![[PCAT-31-01] PCAT™ – Certified Associate Tester with Python](https://images.credly.com/images/ed9c0644-87f8-4e32-bd4b-c347efddf858/image.png)
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
[PCAT-31-01] PCAT™ – Certified Associate Tester with Python
Issued by
Python Institute
Earners of the PCAT™ – Certified Associate Tester with Python certification have demonstrated their expertise in automated software testing using Python. This certification covers software testing principles, unit testing, TDD, BDD, software decomposition, and software engineering concepts. Certified individuals can design, develop, and refactor Python programs, utilize test automation, perform code refactoring, and apply best practices in software testing and engineering.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Assertions and Context Managers
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
- Code Refactoring
- Designing and Executing Unit Tests
- Python
- Python (Programming Language)
- Software Decomposition
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering Principles
- Software Testing
- Software Testing Principles
- Test Automation
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Testing Best Practices (DRY, KISS, F.I.R.S.T.)
- Unit Testing
Earning Criteria
-
Candidates must pass the OpenEDG Python Institute’s 60-minute, proctored PCAT – Certified Associate Tester with Python exam (PCAT-31-01) to qualify for the PCAT certification.
Standards
The PCAT exam can be taken through TestNow™, an online testing system provided by OpenEDG. This platform allows you to conveniently schedule and complete exams from the comfort of your own home or at an authorized testing center, ensuring a consistent and secure testing experience. The exam is proctored to maintain high standards of integrity.
An MQC for the PCAT exam requires foundational skills in software testing and Python programming. They must be proficient in unit testing, TDD, BDD, and test automation. Essential skills include software decomposition, code refactoring, and using tools like unittest for designing and executing tests, ensuring high-quality software delivery.