ISTQB® Certified Tester – Specialist: Testing with generative AI (CT-GenAI) [EN]

Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing the way software is tested. With this specialist-level certificate, testing professionals acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills to use large language models (LLMs) and other GenAI solutions specifically in the testing process.

Content

The CT-GenAI focuses on practical applications and teaches you:

1. Introduction to GenAI for Software Testing
   • GenAI Foundations and Key Concepts
   • Leveraging GenAI in Software Testing: Core Principles
2. Prompt Engineering for Effective Software Testing
   • Effective Prompt Development
   • Applying Prompt Engineering Techniques
   • Evaluate GenAI Results and Refine Prompts
3. Managing Risks of GenAI in Software Testing Process
   • Hallucinations, Reasoning Errors and Biases
   • Data Privacy and Security Risks
   • Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact of GenAI
   • AI Regulations, Standards and Best Practice Frameworks
4. LLM-Powered Solutions for Software Testing
   • Architectural Approaches for LLM-Powered Testing Solutions
   • Fine-Tuning and LLMOps: Operationalizing GenAI
5. Deploying and Integrating GenAI in Test Organizations
   • Roadmap for Adoption of GenAI
   • Manage Change when Adopting GenAI

Objectives

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and limitations of generative AI in a testing context
• Apply prompt engineering techniques for test analysis, design, automation, and reporting
• Identify and minimize risks such as hallucinations, bias, and privacy concerns
• Deploy generative AI solutions specifically for testing tasks
• Develop GenAI adoption strategies and transform testing processes

Prerequisites

Participants need a personal account and activated access on their device for the chat interface of one of the following LLMs: CoPilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Mistral, or DeepSeek.

The ISTQB® CT-GenAI course builds on the content of the ISTQB® CTFL at specialist level.

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is required to be admitted to the exam.

Duration

2 days

Target audience

• Software developers
• Software architects
• Testers
• Test managers