ISTQB CT-AI (Certified Tester AI Testing) Articles & Updates
ISTQB® CT-AI certifies testing of AI-based systems (ML + generative AI/LLMs). Syllabus v2.0 is current; v1.0 English exams run until 21 Apr 2027 (non-English until 21 Oct 2027). Exam: 40 MCQs, 60 min, 44 points (pass 29 ≈ 66%). Higher K-level questions score >1 point; non-native speakers get +25% time. Prerequisite: CTFL. It covers the real challenges of AI testing—probabilistic behaviour, non-determinism, data dependence—across seven areas including quality characteristics (ISO/IEC 25059), input data testing, model testing and ML development testing. Aimed at testers, test managers, data scientists and developers. Delivered year-round by accredited providers (fee set locally, e.g. Indian Testing Board in India). Do not confuse with CT-GenAI (which is about *using* GenAI for testing).
