ISTQB Software Tester Certification Exam Information - Scheduled Public Exams



Scheduled Public Exams

The scheduled public exams are often conveniently found at events or at the end of training sessions. A list of upcoming dates and locations is found below.

All exam dates and times are for the Foundation Level exam. Foundation Certificate holders who are qualified for Advanced Certificates may apply to take an Advanced Level exam at the venues but must contact ASTQB Headquarters at least 10 days in advance to document their qualifications to take the exam.


Click below to register for a public Foundation Level exam:


Click below to register for a public Advanced Level exam:

Dates and locations for upcoming public exams:

All exam dates and times below for the public exams should be considered tentative until you have received a written confirmation of your registration. Limited space may be available for non-registrant examinees at some course locations.

Most exams below begin at 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Detailed confirmation is sent by email the week before. We highly recommend registering at least ten days prior to an exam date to ensure acceptance and full communication.

All exam dates and times are for the Foundation Level exam. Foundation Certificate holders who are qualified for Advanced Certificates may apply to take an Advanced Level exam at the venues below. To take the exam, please contact ASTQB Headquarters ten days in advance to document their qualification.

Select your date and time carefully! There is a $75 fee for cancellation within 4 business days of your exam, and no exams can be rescheduled except through ASTQB Headquarters via email request to info@astqb.org. Note that if you must reschedule, the first rescheduling will be done as a courtesy, but all subsequent rescheduling will incur a $50 fee.


Public Exam Schedule
February 17 , 2012 Dallas, TX
February 23, 2012 Houston, TX
February 23, 2012 San Francisco, CA
Serrano Hotel
March 1, 2012 Vienna, VA
March 8, 2012 Denver, CO
March 8, 2012 Philadelphia, PA
March 15, 2012 Cincinnati, OH
Millenium Hotel Downtown
March 15, 2012 Seattle, WA
The Artic Club Doubletree Hilton
March 21-23, 2012 Austin, TX
March 22, 2012 Atlanta, GA
March 22, 2012 Indianapolis, IN
March 26-30, 2012 Oklahoma City, OK
March 28, 2012 San Diego, CA
Doubletree Downtown
April 17, 2012 Orlando, FL
Rosen Centre Resort
April 25-27, 2012 Huntsville, AL
April 26, 2012 Dallas, TX
April 26, 2012 Phoenix, AZ
April 26, 2012 Raleigh, NC
Courtyard Maleigh Midtown
May 2, 2012 Boston, MA
Hilton Financial District
May 10, 2012 Detroit, MI
May 10, 2012 Los Angeles area
May 17, 2012 Sacramento, CA
Courtyard Marriott Sacramento Midtown
May 22-24, 2012 Salt Lake City, UT
June 6, 2012 Chicago, IL
Doubletree Chicago Arlington Heights
June 12, 2012 Las Vegas NV, Cesar's Palace
June 21, 2012 Tampa, FL
July 16-20, 2012 Newark, NJ

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