ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Acceptance Testing (CT-ACT) Intermediate
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Acceptance Testing (CT-ACT) course equips product owners, business analysts, and testers with skills to define acceptance criteria and collaborate effectively across teams, solving the $2.08 trillion annual cost of poor software quality by aligning testing with business objectives. It covers user, contractual, and regulatory acceptance testing while breaking silos between technical and business roles.
This course prepares for the official ISTQB CT-ACT certification exam—40 multiple-choice questions, 60-minute duration, 65% passing score—with Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run dates and official vendor-authorized courseware. Learners gain industry-recognized credentials that enhance career mobility in quality assurance and business analysis roles.
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Course Overview
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Acceptance Testing (CT-ACT) course, offered by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), prepares professionals for the CT-AcT certification exam, which validates expertise in user acceptance testing (UAT), contractual and regulatory acceptance testing, and alpha and beta testing. Designed for product owners, business analysts, and testers, this certification emphasizes collaborative practices between technical and business stakeholders to ensure software meets real-world requirements. With over 1.2 million ISTQB certifications issued globally, the CT-ACT credential is increasingly recognized by enterprises in regulated sectors such as finance and healthcare, where structured acceptance processes are critical for compliance and quality assurance.
This course covers key domains including writing and validating acceptance criteria, modeling business processes and rules, designing acceptance tests, and evaluating non-functional requirements like usability, performance efficiency, and security. While no specific tools are mandated in the official syllabus, participants engage in hands-on exercises simulating real-world collaboration using industry-standard techniques such as user story decomposition, traceability matrices, and experience-based testing methods. Learners practice creating testable acceptance criteria from business requirements and develop test cases aligned with stakeholder objectives, often working through scenarios that mirror Agile and traditional project environments. A core component involves simulating a collaborative UAT cycle where business analysts and testers jointly define success metrics and validate system readiness for deployment.
Earning the ISTQB CT-ACT certification enhances career credibility and supports advancement into senior testing and quality assurance roles. Certified professionals report a salary premium of 10–20% compared to non-certified peers, with mid-career test analysts and business testers in the US earning between $75,000 and $115,000 annually. At Koenig Solutions, learners benefit from Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official ISTQB courseware, and expert instruction focused on exam success and practical application. By mastering acceptance testing collaboration, graduates position themselves to lead quality initiatives, bridge gaps between development and business teams, and contribute directly to successful software delivery outcomes.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.
- A clear understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and acceptance testing phases is essential for effective test planning and execution.
- Familiarity with user acceptance testing (UAT), alpha, beta, and regulatory acceptance testing ensures you can accurately validate software against stakeholder requirements.
- Experience in defining and validating acceptance criteria in collaboration with stakeholders helps ensure your testing aligns with business goals.
- Knowledge of business process modeling using BPMN and decision logic with DMN enables precise test case creation based on real-world workflows.
- Working familiarity with Gherkin syntax, ATDD, and BDD practices enhances your ability to design tests that reflect user scenarios and improve collaboration.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the CT-ACT certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of CT-ACT certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CT-ACT certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- User Acceptance Tester
- Business Analyst
- Test Analyst
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Acceptance Test Engineer
- Software Tester
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking CT-ACT certified professionals
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