PCAT — Python Institute PCAT – Certified Associate Tester with Python
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Exam PCAT-31-01 active (PCAT-31-02 in development). 42 questions, 60 min, 75% pass, delivered via OpenEDG TestNow (not Pearson VUE). Validity 6 years (not lifetime).
- Issuer
- Python Institute
- Industry
- Data, AI & Software
- Domain
- Quality & Testing
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $195 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 6 years. Renew by retake exam.
Valid 6 years; re-earn by passing the current exam (OpenEDG Python Institute)
Recognition
pytest/unittest test automation credential
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- CTEL-TM ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level – Test Management
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