ISTQB Foundation Level in the UK costs $229 USD through AT*SQA. UK candidates can pay in GBP at checkout, take the exam online or at a Kryterion test centre, and schedule whenever they are ready. No fixed exam dates. No requirement to use a UK-based provider.
ISTQB Foundation Level is the standard entry point for software testers in the UK. It is what most employers mean when they list ISTQB as a job requirement, and it is the prerequisite for every advanced and specialist ISTQB certification that follows. You do not need to go through a UK-based provider to earn it. Any global ISTQB exam administrator delivers the same globally recognised credential, and AT*SQA is one of the largest ISTQB exam providers in the world.
Foundation Level through AT*SQA costs $229 USD. UK candidates can pay in pound sterling at checkout. You can take it online from home or at a Kryterion test centre in the UK. There are no fixed exam dates. You schedule after you buy, whenever you are ready.
Register through AT*SQA, then schedule online or at a UK test centre when your preparation is where it needs to be.
No. ISTQB certification is governed internationally by ISTQB, not by any national board. Each country has a member board, but those boards do not hold exclusive rights to sell or administer the exam in their territory. You are free to use any global ISTQB provider anywhere in the world, and the certificate you earn is identical regardless of which one you choose.
For UK candidates, that means you do not need to go through a UK-based body. AT*SQA is a global ISTQB provider. The certification it issues carries the same ISTQB mark and appears in the same ISTQB Successful Candidate Register as one earned through any other provider. UK employers cannot tell the difference because there is no difference.
The exam itself is the same regardless of provider. Where they differ is in what wraps around it. AT*SQA includes:
AT*SQA exams run through the Kryterion network, which covers both online proctored delivery and physical test centres. You choose when you schedule.
Online from home is the more common choice for working professionals. You sit at your own computer, at a time you choose, without travel. The equipment requirements are straightforward. AT*SQA publishes the full technical requirements for online exams before you schedule so you can confirm your setup.
Kryterion test centres are the right call if you prefer a formal exam environment or find it easier to focus outside your home. The UK has centre coverage in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, and Belfast, among others. Availability is managed through Kryterion directly and changes over time. Use the Kryterion test centre locator to check what is currently active near you.
There are no fixed exam dates for either option. Online delivery is available whenever Kryterion's proctoring capacity allows, which in practice means most UK time slots are accessible within a few days of deciding you are ready. Test centre slots depend on the centre's calendar and fill up faster in London than outside it.
The ISTQB certificate is the same, but the extra benefits you get with AT*SQA make it an even better choice.
ISTQB Foundation Level tests your understanding of core software testing concepts: the testing lifecycle, test design techniques, test management, and tools. The current version is ISTQB Foundation Level v4.0.
The exam is the same in content and format whether you sit it online or at a test centre. AT*SQA delivers the official ISTQB version.
For a full walkthrough of the booking process, see ISTQB Foundation Exam Booking in the UK.
Buy the Foundation voucher through AT*SQA, prepare on your own timeline, and schedule within the 365-day voucher window.
$229 USD through AT*SQA. UK candidates can pay in GBP at checkout. The price converts at the rate applied by Stripe at the time of purchase.
No. ISTQB does not restrict candidates to local providers. Any global ISTQB provider delivers the same credential. AT*SQA is a global ISTQB provider and the certification is recognised worldwide.
No. AT*SQA exams through Kryterion do not run on fixed exam windows. Once you have bought your voucher, you schedule at a time that works for you, subject to Kryterion availability in your preferred format. Online slots are typically available within a few days.
Yes. Online proctored delivery is available across the UK. You sit from your own computer at a time you choose.
Yes. The ISTQB certification is the same regardless of which global ISTQB provider issued it. It appears in the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register and is verifiable by any employer anywhere in the world.
65%, which means 26 correct answers out of 40.
You can retake the exam. AT*SQA's resit policy is published on their site. The 365-day voucher window gives you time to prepare and attempt again if needed.