ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) Training Course

Duration

3 days / 3 weeks

Price

$2199 AUD

Cities

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth

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Why Choose This Course

ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) Course is an instructor-led, certification-focused training program designed to help software testing professionals develop the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to test Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems and apply AI technologies within software testing activities. Aligned with the official ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) syllabus, this course combines AI fundamentals, software quality assurance principles, and practical testing techniques to prepare participants for the growing challenges and opportunities associated with AI-enabled products and services.

As organisations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation technologies, the need for professionals who can validate the reliability, performance, fairness, and quality of AI systems continues to grow. Unlike traditional software systems, AI-based applications often exhibit non-deterministic behaviour and rely heavily on data quality, model training, and continuous learning processes. This course provides a structured approach to understanding and testing these unique characteristics.

The training begins with an introduction to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven systems. Participants gain an understanding of key AI concepts, common machine learning approaches, and the ways AI-based systems differ from conventional software applications. These foundational topics provide the context needed to design effective testing strategies for intelligent systems.

A major focus of the course is understanding the quality characteristics of AI-enabled products. Participants learn how AI systems can introduce unique risks related to accuracy, consistency, explainability, transparency, fairness, robustness, and reliability. Through practical examples and case studies, learners develop an appreciation of the challenges involved in assessing AI behaviour and evaluating system quality.

The curriculum explores the critical role of data within AI systems. Participants learn how data quality, data preparation, data labelling, training data selection, and data management practices influence model outcomes and overall system performance. Understanding these concepts helps testers identify risks and develop testing approaches that address common AI-related quality issues.

Machine learning performance evaluation forms another key component of the training. Learners develop an understanding of how different AI models are assessed using meaningful performance metrics for classification, regression, clustering, and other machine learning scenarios. The course demonstrates how these measurements support quality assessment and informed decision-making throughout the testing process.

Participants also explore testing approaches for non-deterministic systems. Unlike traditional applications that produce predictable outputs, AI systems may generate different results depending on data, training models, and operational conditions. The course introduces practical test design techniques that help manage uncertainty while improving confidence in AI-driven applications.

Transparency, explainability, bias, and ethical considerations are integrated throughout the program. Participants learn how AI systems can be affected by bias, unfair outcomes, and unintended consequences, and how testing can contribute to greater accountability and trustworthiness. These topics are particularly important for organisations deploying AI technologies in regulated or customer-facing environments.

The course also examines how artificial intelligence can support software testing activities. Participants gain insight into AI-assisted test design, test execution, test optimisation, defect analysis, predictive quality techniques, and automation opportunities that improve testing efficiency and effectiveness within modern development environments.

Organisational adoption of AI and AI testing practices is explored from both technical and business perspectives. Learners gain an understanding of how testing teams contribute to AI governance, quality assurance strategies, risk management programs, and broader digital transformation initiatives involving machine learning and intelligent systems.

Hands-on exercises, practical discussions, real-world examples, and instructor-led workshops reinforce learning throughout the course. Participants gain practical experience applying AI testing concepts while connecting theoretical knowledge to realistic business and technology scenarios.

A significant part of the training is dedicated to preparation for the ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) certification examination. Participants receive structured guidance aligned with the official syllabus, helping them understand exam objectives, specialist terminology, and industry best practices associated with AI quality assurance.

By completing the ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) Course, participants develop specialist expertise in AI testing, strengthen their understanding of machine learning quality assurance practices, and prepare for a globally recognised certification that supports career advancement in software testing, quality engineering, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology domains.

This course is ideal for Software Testers, QA Analysts, Test Managers, Test Leads, Quality Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, Data Professionals, AI Project Team Members, and anyone seeking specialist knowledge in AI testing. Training is available across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, and Hobart, as well as through live online delivery throughout Australia. A Certificate of Attendance is included upon completion.

Prerequisites

  • To gain the CT-AI certification, candidates must hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate.

Exam

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s).

  • ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) exam

Books

  • ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing Course (CT-AI) course material included.

Delivery

  • Instructor-led Classroom Training at our premises
  • Live Virtual Online Training attend in real-time from anywhere
  • In-House Training at your premises (4+ participants)

Skills Gained

  • Explain how AI-based systems differ from conventional systems and the implications for testing.
  • Identify and describe AI technologies, development frameworks and common machine learning forms.
  • Analyse AI-specific quality characteristics, including transparency, interpretability, explainability, autonomy, evolution and safety.
  • Prepare and manage datasets in the ML workflow; understand training, validation and test splits, labelling and dataset quality issues.
  • Select and interpret functional performance metrics for classification, regression and clustering; understand metric limitations.
  • Design and execute tests for AI-based components and integrated systems, addressing non-determinism and probabilistic behaviour.
  • Recognise and mitigate bias (algorithmic, sample, inappropriate) and automation bias in AI-based systems.
  • Apply approaches for concept drift detection and documentation of AI components.
  • Use AI to support testing activities such as defect analysis, test case generation and regression suite optimisation.
  • Contribute to test strategy and recognise test infrastructure needs for AI testing.

Audience

  • Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, and test managers working on AI-based systems or using AI in testing.

  • Data analysts, software developers, and user acceptance testers involved in model evaluation or test automation using AI.

  • Project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, operations team members, and consultants seeking a baseline understanding of testing AI-based systems.

Course Schedule & Pricing

Choose the schedule that fits your life — all options include full course materials & certification support

Weekdays
Mon - Fri
📅 03 days
☀️ 9:30 am – 5 pm
$2,199 AUD

Full-time immersion for rapid certification readiness.

Weeknights
Mon & Tue
📅 03 weeks
🌙 6 pm – 9 pm
$2,199 AUD

Balance your career while you upgrade your skills.

Weekends
Saturdays Only
📅 03 weeks
☀️ 9:30 am – 5 pm
$2,199 AUD

Maximum flexibility for busy working professionals.

Outline

  • Introduction to AI in testing

  • Definitions of AI and the AI effect

  • Narrow, general, and super AI distinctions

  • AI-based versus conventional systems

  • AI technologies overview

  • AI development frameworks

  • Hardware considerations for AI-based systems

  • AI as a Service and use of pre-trained models

  • Standards, regulations, and governance for AI

  • Quality characteristics for AI-based systems

  • Flexibility, adaptability, and autonomy in AI

  • Evolution and safety considerations

  • Bias, ethics, and reward hacking risks

  • Transparency, interpretability, and explainability

  • Machine learning forms and core workflow

  • Selecting ML algorithms and avoiding under/overfitting

  • ML data: preparation, partitioning, and labelling

  • Training, validation, and test datasets

  • Dataset quality issues and their effects

  • Functional performance metrics and confusion matrix

  • Metrics for classification, regression, and clustering

  • Limits of functional metrics and benchmark suites

  • Neural networks: structure and testing considerations

  • Coverage measures for neural network testing

  • Specifying AI-based systems and defining test levels

  • Designing and sourcing test data for AI testing

  • Testing for automation bias

  • Documenting AI components for testability

  • Testing for concept drift over time

  • Selecting test approaches for probabilistic behaviour

  • Testing AI-specific quality characteristics

  • Challenges in testing complex, autonomous systems

  • Transparency and explainability checks

  • Test oracles for AI-based systems

  • Test environments and infrastructure for AI

  • Using AI for defect analysis and prediction

  • AI-supported test case generation

  • Optimising regression suites with AI

  • Applying AI to UI testing in practice

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Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course is governed by our terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before enrolling, as enrolment is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions. Proposed course dates are given, course runs subject to availability and minimum registrations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What is the ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) course?

The ISTQB CT-AI course is a specialist certification-focused training program that teaches participants how to test AI-based systems and apply AI technologies within software testing activities, while preparing for the ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing certification exam.

The course is ideal for Software Testers, QA Analysts, Quality Engineers, Test Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, Data Professionals, and anyone interested in AI quality assurance and machine learning testing.

Participants learn AI and machine learning fundamentals, AI quality characteristics, data quality assessment, model performance evaluation, non-deterministic system testing, AI-assisted testing, explainability, bias, ethics, governance, and AI testing best practices.

No. The course introduces AI and machine learning concepts while building on existing software testing knowledge, making it suitable for testers who are new to AI technologies.

Yes. The training is aligned with the official ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing syllabus and includes certification-focused learning designed to help participants prepare confidently for the CT-AI examination.

Participants gain skills in AI testing strategy, machine learning quality assessment, data quality evaluation, AI risk analysis, performance metric selection, bias identification, explainability assessment, and testing AI-enabled applications in real-world environments.

Our Partnership

We deliver the ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) course in collaboration with a Pearson Authorised Training Centre. This partnership ensures learners receive high-quality, exam-aligned instruction focused on testing AI-based systems and applying AI techniques to support software testing. The course covers key areas such as machine learning fundamentals, AI-specific quality characteristics, test design for non-deterministic behaviour, and the use of AI in defect prediction and test optimisation. Designed for professionals working in complex and evolving software environments, this training helps participants build the analytical and technical skills needed to evaluate AI-enabled products and contribute to responsible AI delivery.

$112,000

Average annual salary for AI Testing and Quality Assurance professionals in Australia (reflecting strong demand for AI-related skills).

78%

Employers report that AI testing knowledge is a preferred or required skill for roles involving AI-based systems.

11.5%

Year-on-year growth in job opportunities for professionals with AI testing and machine learning quality expertise.

95,000+

Active ISTQB AI Testing certification holders worldwide, demonstrating global recognition and adoption.

5,200+

Australian companies seeking or employing professionals with AI testing and quality assurance skills.

97%

Student satisfaction rate from our AI Testing training programs.

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