You can complete all ISTQB® Certifications with the PSTQB. However, we suggest that you consult our Certifications page for detailed information, such as: prerequisites, fees, information sheets and self-study support documents.

The PSTQB offers all its exams in English, German and French. However, the ISTQB® CT Foundation Exam Level is also available in Portuguese (from Portugal). 

Yes. The ISTQB® Certification Exams do not require prior accredited training. 
You can apply for the exam after self-study.

On the Certifications page of our website, you can find the supporting Syllabus for each level of Certification. In addition, the PSTQB also offers Preparation Exams.

Note: We do not recommend taking training exams that are not provided by ISTQB®, otherwise the subject matter will not comply with the parameters set for the final exam. 

The PSTQB allows you to take the ISTQB® Certification Exams remotely, as well as in person at our office.

At the moment, the only possible method of registration is via our online form.

Yes. All PSTQB Associates can take advantage of a direct discount of €10 (plus VAT) on all ISTQB® Exams and Certifications.

The PSTQB accepts payments by bank transfer and ATM reference.

Yes. The PSTQB procede à emissão e envio do voucher issues and sends the voucherafter confirmation of payment.

Please note that vouchers are valid for one year from the date of issue.

Payment for the exam(s) must be made at the end of the registration process. 
Exam requests that are not paid for when the application is sent will be immediately disregarded.

The date and time of the ISTQB® Certification Exams are entirely up to the Candidates, who can choose between remote/online and face-to-face modalities. However the PSTQB validate their choices and availability.

Note: The Certification Exams ISTQB® events held remotely/online can be scheduled on the following days: Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. While the ISTQB® Certification Exams are held in person, they take place subject to the availability shown on the registration form.

Exams can be booked at least 5 (five) days before the desired date.

For further clarification, we suggest a careful reading of Support Guide for Remote Examinations.

Yes. PSTQB ensures that the Candidate is closely and personally monitored throughout the Certification process.

The result of the exam is displayed after you have finished your exam (unless you choose not to view it). 
The result will be confirmed and the certificate sent by e-mail to the address you provided on the Registration Form within 48 working hours of completing your Exam.

Yes. The PSTQB is, in short, the representative of ISTQB® in Portugal, and all Certificates issued are valid anywhere in the world.

By default and automatically, Certificates are issued in Portuguese and English. 
If you want your Certificate in another language, you must request it from the PSTQB.

Cancellation or postponement without associated costs is subject to the presentation of the respective justification and subsequent analysis on a case-by-case basis by the Examinations Directorate of the PSTQB.

These are grounds for excusing absences:

1. Duly proven infectious disease;
2. Period of childbirth, as well as antenatal appointments and breastfeeding;
3. Maternity or paternity leave;
4. Sickness assistance for descendants and first-degree ascendants, as well as spouses or unmarried partners;
5. Attendance in court or any other similar instance;
6. Attendance at National Defense Day;
7. Death of a 1st or 2nd degree relative;
8. Disease;
9. Hospitalization or surgery, and subsequent convalescence period.

Any other justification will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis by the Examinations Directorate of the University of Lisbon. PSTQB.

Yes. In these cases, it will cost 35€ + VAT.

Yes. Payment must be duly made to the PSTQB.
If you cancel your Exam, you can only reschedule it 3 (three) months after the date you canceled it. If you choose to take your exam within three months of canceling it, it will be considered a reschedule and will fall under the previous paragraph (19.) of the F.A.Q..

If you are absent without prior notice, you may excuse your absence up to 5 (five) working days after the day on which your ISTQB® Certification Exam was scheduled.
The justification should be sent to the following e-mail address exames@pstqb.pt.
If no justification is provided within the above deadline, it will be considered an unjustified absence and no refund will be given. New registrations will have to be paid again.

The A PSTQB due to the nature of its Association, does not carry out training activities, but collaborates with the following Entities:

• Angular Consulting;
• Brain;
• Bruno Santos, Independent Trainer;
• Expleo Academy Portugal;
• Prof. Ana Paiva, through the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (F.E.U.P.)
• Findmore Academy
• TesterYou;
• WinTrust Academy