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PCAT™ – Certified Associate in Testing with Python certification is a Python Institute's Testing specialization track credential that covers the most important elements of automated testing activities from the perspective of a Python programmer. The exam covers the principles of software testing, the fundamentals of unit testing, the principles of software engineering, software decomposition, and the Test-Driven and Behavior-Driven Development (TDD, BDD) approaches to programming.
Exam name | PCAT™ – Certified Associate in Testing with Python |
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Exam Code & Current Exam Versions | PCAT-31-0x (Status: Coming Q1 2023) |
Prerequisites | None |
Validity | 5 years (unless retaken) |
Exam Duration | Exam: 65 minutes, NDA/Tutorial: 10 minutes |
Number of Questions | 40 |
Format | Single- and multiple-select questions | Python 3.x |
Passing Score | 70% |
Languages | English |
Cost |
USD 295 (Exam) USD 319 (Exam + Practice Test) USD 49 (Practice Test) |
Delivery Channel | Pearson VUE: Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Centers + OnVUE Online Proctoring from Pearson VUE OpenEDG Testing Service: 2022 pilot, limited availability |
Associated Certifications |
PCPT1 – Certified Professional in Testing with Python: Unit Testing (Exam PCPP-32-10x) PCPT2 – Certified Professional in Testing with Python: Test Automation (Exam PCPP-32-20x) PCPT3 – Certified Professional in Testing with Python: Security (Exam PCPP-32-30x) |
✱learners looking to gain fundamental skills and knowledge for an entry-level job role as a software developer, software tester, QA engineer, and test engineer
✱software testing and test engineering industry professionals who know other programming language(s) and tools, wishing to explore technologies connected with Python, or to utilize it as a foundation for software testing purposes
✱aspiring programmers, learners, and industry professionals looking to acquire essential skills in Python and software testing for further self-development in the areas of software development, software testing and test automation, security, software engineering, software architecture, and quality assurance.
✱team leaders, product managers, project managers, and product owners who want to understand the terminology and processes in software testing to more effectively manage and communicate with software development and software testing teams.