AI Assurance Pro AT*SQA Exams
Designation from ASTQB

Prove Your Team
Can Handle AI.

AI is rapidly changing software testing in two directions at once. Teams are using AI to produce more code, faster, and they are also shipping products with AI behavior that does not fit old pass-fail testing alone. That leaves a lot of people trying to figure out what good verification looks like now, what new risks show up, and which skills actually matter in an AI world.

You can use these resources to learn and attain credentials on what AI testing covers, how software testing is changing, how teams test LLM applications, and where issues like hallucinations, AI insurance risk, and AI-generated code review fit in. If you are also looking to prove your AI testing skills path, read ASTQB's AI Assurance Pro page.

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Valid Worldwide
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Required Exams
3 ISTQB Exams
ASTQB AI Assurance Pro™
Renewal
Annual
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1
Foundation
ISTQB Foundation Level
✓
2
Specialty
ISTQB AI Testing
✓
3
Specialty
ISTQB Testing with Generative AI
✓
Three ISTQB certifications sit underneath the ASTQB AI Assurance Pro™ designation
Why This Matters Now
AI is writing more code. The verification gap is growing.
Sonar's 2026 State of Code survey asked developers directly about how they use AI tools and what they actually trust. The answers are pretty direct.
96%
Developer Trust
Most developers do not fully trust that AI-generated code is functionally correct
AI-assisted code now makes up 42% of committed code. That is a lot of output from a tool the people using it still do not fully trust. The speed gain is real. Confidence in the output has not caught up.
Source: Sonar State of Code Developer Survey 2026
48%
Verification Behavior
Only about half of developers say they always check AI-assisted code before committing
That does not mean developers are careless. It usually means they are under speed pressure, and verification is the part that gets squeezed when deadlines get tight.
Source: Sonar State of Code Developer Survey 2026
61%
Code Reliability Gap
Developers say AI often produces code that looks correct but is not reliable
That is the verification problem in one line. The code may compile, read cleanly, and still hide logic problems, security gaps, or edge-case failures that only show up when someone really leans on it.
Source: Sonar State of Code Developer Survey 2026
Who It's For
Why people end up looking into AI Assurance Pro
Some people come here because they are trying to understand how AI is changing testing. Others are trying to figure out whether the designation will help their day to day work and their career.
For Testers and QA Pros
Figure out where your testing background fits in an AI-heavy workflow
If your day job already includes AI-assisted code, AI-generated tests, or AI features under review, the question is less “should I care about this” and more “how do I prove I know what I am looking at and what I am doing.”
  • ✓Built on globally valid ISTQB certifications
  • ✓Adds 100 points to your Testing Tiers ranking
  • ✓Annual renewal keeps your skills current as the field moves
AI Assurance Pro for testers →
For Managers and QA Leaders
Get clearer about who on your team can actually own AI quality
Managers usually do not need more AI hype. They need a way to tell the difference between general enthusiasm and people who can really test AI-assisted work or AI systems with some rigor.
  • ✓Proven knowledge, not just training attendance
  • ✓Reduce risk before your next AI release
  • ✓Scalable with ASTQB volume exam pricing
AI Assurance Pro for managers →
The Path
Three exams. One designation.
The path is straightforward. If you already have ISTQB Foundation Level, you are not starting from zero.
01
Pass ISTQB Foundation Level
Everyone starts here. If you already have ISTQB Foundation Level, you can skip ahead to step two.
02
Take the Two AI Specialty Exams
Pass ISTQB AI Testing and ISTQB Testing with Generative AI. Both are available through AT*SQA and can be taken online.
03
Request Your Designation
Once you hold all three certs, contact the AT*SQA support team to request the designation. It is not added automatically.
Common Questions
Things people ask before they start
Does the AI Assurance Pro designation expire?
Yes. It is valid for 12 months. To renew it, you complete at least one AT*SQA AI-relevant micro-credential each year.
What if I already have ISTQB Foundation Level?
Then you only need the two AI specialty exams. A lot of experienced testers are closer to this designation than they realize.
Can I take the exams at home?
Yes. All three exams are available online through AT*SQA with remote proctoring. You can also use a test center if you prefer.
Is this recognized outside the U.S.?
The underlying ISTQB certifications are valid globally. The designation itself is issued by ASTQB, the U.S. ISTQB member board.
More to Read
Useful pages on AI and software testing
These pages are meant to help people who are still building their base understanding of AI in software testing, even if they are not ready to think about a certification or the AI Assurance Pro designation. If you are comparing certification paths, trying to understand hiring signals, or digging into one specific AI risk, these are good next reads.
Certification guide
AI Testing Certifications Compared
A side-by-side look at the main testing-specific and general AI credentials, with a clearer view of which ones fit QA work.
Hiring guide
How to Evaluate AI Testing Skills When Hiring
A practical guide for managers who need to tell the difference between AI familiarity and real AI testing skill.
AI risk guide
What Is Prompt Injection?
A direct explanation of one of the biggest LLM risks and what testers need to do to check for it.
If you decide to pursue the designation
Start the AI Assurance Pro path
Review the certification path, decide where you are starting from, and register through AT*SQA.
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