Indian Testing Board

What Indian Testing Board does

Indian Testing Board (ITB) is the ISTQB-approved national board for India, founded in February 2004 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and granted its ISTQB authorization in April 2004. The entity is incorporated under Section 8 (NPL) status in Rajasthan (CIN: U72200RJ2008NPL025960) and operates its head office from A-108B, Sector 58, Noida, with a regional presence in Bangalore. ITB administers the "ISTQB Certified Tester" certification scheme in India and runs the corporate affiliation program and training-provider accreditation program that supply the certified-tester pipeline.

The organization offers a broad certification portfolio organized around Foundation Level (v4.0 effective May 9, 2024), Advanced Level (Test Automation Engineering v2.0, Test Management v3.0, Security Tester, Agile Technical Tester), Agile Extension, Model-Based Testing, and an extensive specialist catalog covering Automotive, Performance, Security, Mobile, Usability, Game, Gambling, Acceptance, and AI Testing. Recent additions include Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI), Test Automation Strategy (TAS), AI Certified Tester, plus the "United" certification family: Selenium United (SeU-CSE), API United (APIU-CARMT), AI United (AIU-CTAI), Performance Testing United (PtU-CPTJM), Blockchain United (BcU-CBEP), DevOps United (DOu-CTD), and Cloud United (CU-CCT). ITB does not develop proprietary technology products; its delivery layer relies on Pearson VUE for computer-based public exams, Townscript for remote-proctored online registration, and a network of accredited training providers (Verity Software, Trendig Technology Services, Koenig Solutions) for course delivery.

ITB's revenue model combines per-exam certification fees (e.g., Rs. 5,300 / ~$63 for Foundation first attempt; Rs. 6,500 / ~$77 for Cloud United corporate) with accreditation-related fees from training providers and corporate enterprises. Go-to-market is bifurcated: a direct-to-consumer self-serve channel for individual candidates via Pearson VUE or remote-proctored online exams, alongside an enterprise field-sales motion for corporate cohorts of 10+ candidates, coordinated by Noida-based SPOCs. Primary customer segments are entry-level testers seeking Foundation credentials, mid-level performance/automation/security specialists, and corporate engineering organizations standardizing their QA workforce certifications. Distribution is restricted to India, with no disclosed international expansion, no disclosed funding rounds, and no headcount or revenue figures available.

Name

Indian Testing Board

Legal name

Indian Testing Board

Website

https://istqb.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indian Testing Board is the ISTQB-approved national certification body for India, administering the "ISTQB Certified Tester" program across Foundation, Advanced, Agile, and specialist domains for individual testers and corporate enterprises via Pearson VUE and accredited training partners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA)

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Psychometric Standards, Test Development & Validation Authorities (EDADAFAG)

Keywords

• Software testing certifications
• ISTQB certification program
• Training provider accreditation
• Professional certification exams
• Information technology education

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Examination Fees: ITB generates revenue through examination fees for ISTQB certification programs including Foundation Level, Advanced Level, Agile, Model-Based, and various specialist certifications. Fees vary by exam type (public vs corporate) and retake opportunities.
2. Training Provider Accreditation: ITB accredits training providers who deliver ISTQB-certified courses in India, creating a network of authorized training partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indian Testing Board (ITB) is the ISTQB-approved national board for India, administering the internationally recognized "ISTQB Certified Tester" certification program. It administers and certifies candidates through Foundation, Advanced, Agile, Model-Based, and Specialist-level software testing examinations, delivered via Pearson VUE test centers, paper-based exams, and remote proctored exams. It also runs an accreditation program for training providers and an affiliation program for companies.

Product overview

Indian Testing Board (ITB) offers a comprehensive portfolio of software testing certifications under the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) framework. The core offering includes Foundation Level, Advanced Level, Agile Tester Extension, and Model-Based Testing certifications. The product portfolio extends into specialist certifications covering Automotive, Performance, Security, Mobile, Usability, Game Testing, Gambling Industry, and Acceptance Testing domains. Recently, ITB has expanded into emerging technology certifications including AI Testing, Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI), Test Automation Strategy (TAS), Selenium United (SeU-CSE), API United (APIU-CARMT), Artificial Intelligence United (AIU-CTAI), Performance Testing United (PtU-CPTJM), Blockchain United (BcU-CBEP), DevOps United (DOu-CTD), and Cloud United (CU-CCT). These certifications are delivered through accredited training providers with examination options including Pearson VUE, paper-based, and remote proctored formats.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Entry-level software testing certification covering fundamental testing concepts, testing in the software life cycle, static testing techniques, black-box and white-box test techniques, test management, and tool support for testing. Version 4.0 applicable from May 9th, 2024. Aimed at aspiring and entry-level software testers.
• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification Advanced certification tracks including Test Automation Engineering v2.0, Test Management v3.0, Security Tester, and Agile Technical Tester for experienced testing professionals.
• ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Certification Certification extending Foundation Level knowledge for testers working in Agile environments, covering Agile testing practices, techniques, and tools.
• ISTQB Model-Based Testing Certification Certification covering model-based testing approaches enabling testers to create and use models for test case derivation and test automation.
• Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI) Certification Advanced certification extending Foundation Level for testing and quality-engineering professionals to master LLM and generative AI techniques across the test process - from requirements analysis to automation and continuous improvement.
• Test Automation Strategy (TAS) Certification Specialist qualification covering strategic planning for test automation implementation across organizations, addressing tool selection, integration challenges, and systematic deployment across projects.
• AI Certified Tester Certification Certification for testers specializing in AI testing, covering testing methodologies for machine learning and AI systems.
• Automotive Tester Certification Specialist certification for testers working in automotive software development, covering industry-specific testing standards and practices.
• Performance Testing Certification Specialist certification covering performance testing techniques including load, stress, endurance testing and JMeter tool usage.
• Security Tester Certification Advanced Level certification for testers specializing in security testing, covering vulnerability assessment and security testing techniques.
• Mobile Application Testing Certification Specialist certification covering mobile application testing techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Usability Testing Certification Specialist certification covering usability testing methodologies, user experience evaluation, and accessibility testing.
• Game Testing Certification Specialist certification for testers working in gaming industry, covering game-specific testing techniques and quality assurance.
• Gambling Industry Tester Certification Specialist certification covering testing for gambling and wagering applications, addressing regulatory compliance and industry-specific requirements.
• Acceptance Testing Certification Specialist certification covering acceptance testing methodologies, user acceptance testing (UAT) practices, and criteria definition.
• SeU-CSE (Selenium United - Certified Selenium Engineer) Certification Practitioner-level certification for web test automation using Selenium, covering Selenium browser automation library, page object design, and custom listeners implementation.
• APIU-CARMT (API United - Certified API, REST & Microservices Tester) Certification Certification covering API and microservices testing with tools like SoapUI and Postman, including contract-first testing, security, load testing, and interoperability.
• AIU-CTAI (Artificial Intelligence United - Certified Tester in AI) Certification 3-day practical certification covering AI and machine learning testing beyond fundamentals, enabling comprehension of theoretical and practical ML applications for software testing.
• PtU-CPTJM (Performance Testing United - Certified Performance Tester with JMeter) Certification Practitioner-level certification for performance testing using JMeter open-source tool, covering load generation techniques including Record and Play, Correlation, Parameterization, Controllers, ThinkTime, Assertions and Monitoring.
• BcU-CBEP (Blockchain United - Certified Blockchain Ethereum Professional) Certification Certification covering Ethereum blockchain platform testing for distributed smart contract-driven applications, keeping content updated with rapid API and consensus mechanism changes.
• DOu-CTD (DevOps United - Certified Tester in DevOps) Certification All-level certification covering DevOps mindset, CI/CD/CT practices, cloud and container technologies (Docker), automated build, release and deployment for testers in Agile environments.
• CU-CCT (Cloud United - Certified Cloud Testing) Certification Certification covering cloud-specific testing characteristics and methodologies for testers, independent of specific cloud providers with lifetime validity.
• Remote Proctored Examination Service Online examination delivery service allowing candidates to take certifications from home with remote proctoring, available for Foundation, Agile, Advanced, and Specialist level exams across multiple time slots on weekdays.
• Training Provider Accreditation Program Accreditation program for IT training providers to deliver authorized ISTQB-certified courses in India, creating a network of authorized training partners. Enquiries handled by Pravesh Pugalia.
• Corporate Examination Program Enterprise exam program for organizations scheduling corporate exams at company premises for groups of 10+ candidates, with dedicated SPOC coordination and corporate pricing.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Koenig Solutions Private LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Established IT training organization that strives to make IT education readily available to students and professionals, offering ISTQB certification courses.
• Verity SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering comprehensive customer training programs for ISTQB certification preparation to ensure clients can derive maximum benefit from solutions.
• Trendig Technology ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider for in-house ISTQB courses in India and other software testing certifications.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary examination delivery partner for ISTQB public examinations in India, providing standardized computer-based testing infrastructure.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerITB is the ISTQB-approved national board for India, responsible for the 'ISTQB Certified Tester' certification program in India. ISTQB was founded in Edinburgh in November 2002.
• TownscriptcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent and exam registration platform used for remote proctored exams including Selenium United, Agile Tester, and other certification examinations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SQMC (Software Quality Management Conference) / Software Quality professional bodies: International software quality professional associations and conferences that shape the testing profession's standards discourse. They are adjacent ecosystem participants influencing candidate certification preferences, though they do not directly administer competing certifications.
• Pearson VUE: Pearson VUE is ITB's primary exam delivery partner for computer-based testing infrastructure. While not a direct competitor (it is a vendor), it provides comparable remote/center-based testing services to many certification bodies and represents the broader test delivery infrastructure ITB depends on.

Regional players

• NASSCOM (NASSCOM Foundation / Skills Assessment): NASSCOM is the apex Indian IT/ITES industry body offering its own skills certifications and assessments, serving the same Indian IT workforce that ITB targets. It has stronger enterprise/policy influence but less specialization in software testing credentials.

Emerging players

• CertiProf: CertiProf is a Latin American-rooted certification body offering ISO-aligned and emerging-tech certifications (AI, Scrum, DevOps) delivered through a partner network. It competes for the same global candidate pool seeking vendor-neutral IT credentials, though with smaller brand recognition than ISTQB.

Direct peers

• EXIN: EXIN is a Netherlands-based independent exam institute offering globally recognized IT certifications including Agile, DevOps, and software quality tracks. It is comparable to ITB in operating a multi-vendor certification portfolio delivered through accredited training providers and remote proctored exams.
• ASTQB (American Software Testing Qualifications Board): ASTQB is the ISTQB member board for the United States, performing an identical role to ITB for the US market — administering ISTQB Certified Tester exams, accrediting training providers, and managing the Foundation/Advanced/Specialist certification pipeline.
• International Institute for Software Testing (IIST): IIST offers CSTE, CSQA, and CMST certifications in software testing, competing directly with ISTQB credentials in the global QA professional certification market. It targets similar candidate segments (testers, QA managers) with comparable certification economics.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD South Asia: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification giant operating in India. It offers software quality and process certifications (ISO 9001, automotive functional safety) that compete for the same enterprise compliance and QA credentialing budgets as ITB's automotive and security specialist tracks.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board): ISTQB is the global parent body that grants ITB its national board authorization. It coordinates the international certification scheme across member boards, sets syllabi, and manages the global 'ISTQB Certified Tester' brand — directly comparable in mission and certification economics.
• BCS (British Computer Society): BCS is a UK-based chartered professional body offering IT certifications including software testing credentials (BCS Certified Tester). It competes for IT professional certification demand and has overlapping candidate segments with ITB in enterprise and individual IT certification markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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