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● The Global Standard For Test Automation
Certify Your Test Automation Expertise
The CTAP Consortium defines the international standard for test automation certification. Vendor-neutral, used by government and leading firms — designed for the modern software testing professional.
CTAP 2
Foundation Level
100%
Vendor-Neutral
Gov+
Enterprise Adopted
Used by Government & Leading Firms
Vendor & Tool Independent
Published by Van Haren Group
Non-Profit Consortium
Accredited Education Partners
Why CTAP
The Professional Standard Test Automation Deserves
In today’s Agile and DevOps world, test automation is no longer optional. CTAP provides the universal framework that transcends tools, industries, and backgrounds.
Universal Best Practice Framework
CTAP is built on common approaches that apply regardless of toolchain, programming language, or industry. One standard, universal applicability.
Used by Government & Leading Firms
Public sector organizations and enterprise companies have adopted CTAP as the benchmark for test automation competency across their teams.
CI/CD & Agile Ready
CTAP directly addresses Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and the testing demands of modern DevOps — not legacy theory.
Guaranteed Quality Assurance
Accredited trainers and a rigorous exam ensure every CTAP-certified professional has demonstrated standardized competence in test automation.
Certification Program
CTAP Certification Pathway
A structured career pathway in test automation — starting with Foundation, with Advanced and Expert levels in development.
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CTAP 2 Foundation — Available Now
The CTAP 2 Foundation covers all critical aspects of test automation: techniques, processes, organizational factors, and the key role of people. Includes CI/CD integration. Target: testers, QA engineers, developers, IT professionals.
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CTAP Advanced — Coming Soon
For experienced practitioners ready to deepen expertise in complex automation architectures, AI-assisted testing, and organizational strategy.
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CTAP Expert — In Development
For consultants and leaders shaping test automation strategy at enterprise level.
Ready to Start?
The CTAP 2 Foundation is your first step. Download the free syllabus, find a training, or go straight to your exam voucher.
User Journey
How to Become Certified
1
Download Syllabus
Review the free CTAP 2 Foundation Syllabus to understand exam scope and learning objectives.
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Choose Your Path
Study independently with official courseware, or register with an Accredited Education Partner.
3
Take the Exam
Obtain your exam voucher and sit the 40-question, 60-minute online proctored exam.
4
Get Certified
Pass with 65%+ and receive your CTAP 2 Foundation certificate — valid 2 years, recognized by government and leading firms.
Events & Meetups
Connect With the CTAP Community
Meet fellow test automation professionals at these key industry events where CTAP is represented.
Accredited Partners
Accredited Education Partners
CTAP training is delivered by Accredited Education Partners — rigorously vetted organizations committed to quality training standards.
Become a Training Partner
Join the CTAP Accredited Education Partner network — get access to official courseware, trainer accreditation, marketing support, and the recognized CTAP brand.
CTAP Products
What You Get With CTAP
A complete ecosystem published by Van Haren Group — learning materials, certification exams, and supplementary resources.
Resources
Everything You Need to Succeed
Foundation Syllabus
Official outline of all knowledge, skills, and learning objectives for the CTAP 2 Foundation exam.
Look Inside
Preview sample chapters of the official CTAP 2.0 courseware before purchasing.
Learning Objectives
Detailed breakdown of all learning objectives per module, mapped to exam question types.
Modules & Skills
Six core modules covering strategy, design, implementation, execution, maintenance, and organization.
Testimonials
What Professionals Are Saying
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★★★★★
CTAP gave me a structured framework I could apply immediately. For the first time, I had a common language with my team around test automation strategy — not just tools.
JD
Jane Doe
QA Lead — Financial Services
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★★★★★
Unlike vendor certifications that lock you into one tool, CTAP teaches principles that work everywhere. That is what makes it genuinely valuable on a CV.
MK
Mark Klein
Test Automation Engineer — Enterprise IT
More testimonials coming soon.
About the Consortium
A Non-Profit Built
by the Industry,
for the Industry
The CTAP Consortium is a non-profit collaboration of industry experts, consultancy organizations, end users, trainers, and academics — aligned around standardizing test automation excellence worldwide.
Independence
Vendor-neutral and tool-agnostic. We serve professionals, not products.
Quality
Rigorous accreditation ensures every certified professional meets a consistent standard.
Collaboration
Built by practitioners from across industries, sharing real-world expertise.
Accessibility
Open to all professionals who want to grow their test automation competence.
Certification Council
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Marcel Mersie
Co-Initiator & Council Member
“Create a common understanding of the level of expertise required for managing test automation.”
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Jos van Rooyen
Co-Initiator & Council Member
“Ensure that professionals in the testing domain benefit from a shared understanding of test automation best practice.”
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Frank van der Kuur
Courseware Author & Test Automation Specialist
Test automation specialist at BQA and author of the official CTAP™ 2.0 Foundation Courseware (Van Haren Publishing, ISBN 9789401814119).
Ready to Set the Standard?
Join test automation professionals in government and leading enterprises who have proven their expertise with the CTAP certification.
● The Global Standard For Test Automation
Certify Your Test Automation Expertise
The CTAP Consortium defines the international standard for test automation certification. Vendor-neutral, used by government and leading firms — designed for the modern software testing professional.
CTAP 2
Foundation Level
100%
Vendor-Neutral
Gov+
Enterprise Adopted
