Prerequisites

To take the exam for a Certified Automotive Software Tester candidates must have the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL®) certificate and interest in testing in automotive development projects. However, it is recommended that the candidate:

  • has at least a minimum background knowledge in software development or software testing (for example six months’ experience as a system or acceptance tester or as a developer)

  • or has taken a course, which is accredited per the ISTQB® standard (by an ISTQB®-member- board) and/or

  • has gained initial experience in the testing in E/E development projects in the Automotive industry.

Why ISTQB Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT) certification focuses on the specific requirements for “testing E/E systems” in the automotive environment on the basis of established standards (Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR®, etc.). It also covers testing in virtual environments (including XiL), and automotive-specific static and dynamic test techniques.