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Katalon AI Skilled Practitioner Certification
Leverage AI for faster, smarter testing. Prove your skills with hands-on
experience.
Trusted and earned by 285+ QA professionals worldwide
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This hands-on certification validates your ability to build and scale test automation with Katalon,
using AI to boost speed and efficiency. No exam is required.
To get certified, you need to use Katalon Studio Enterprise to complete the requirements listed below.
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To get certified, you need to use Katalon Studio Enterprise to complete the requirements listed below.
Write tests, faster
Generate reusable scripts, API tests, and data from manual
steps and descriptions.
Expand automation
Connect to the MCP servers. Leverage AI agents for smarter
and more efficient testing.
Boost efficiency
Get more done in less time, and have more resources for
other critical activities
Unlock new opportunities
Future-proof your career with the AI certification.
Complete the requirements
Use Katalon Studio and complete the following activities.
Requirements
Solution to use: Katalon Studio Enterprise
Skills gained
After completing this certification, you will be able to:
Create:
Create 30 test cases from scratch
Use 5 variables for script reusability
Skills gained 
Test design:
Design automated test cases using multiple methods
Reuse logic by applying variables to streamline and
simplify scripts
Separate test data from logic using data-driven techniques to improve maintainability
Test design:
Design automated test cases using multiple methods
Reuse logic by applying variables to streamline and simplify
scripts
Separate test data from logic using data-driven techniques to
improve maintainability
Execute:
Run 30 test suite/test suite collection executions. Features to leverage:
- Cross-browser testing in test suite collections
- Parallel testing in test suite collections
- Cross-browser testing in test suite collections
- Parallel testing in test suite collections
Run 10 data-driven test executions to maximize test reusability
and coverage
Skills gained
Test execution:
Organize tests for flexible execution across environments, browsers, or test groups
Perform cross-browser and parallel testing using test suite collections for better speed and
flexibility
Implement data-driven testing to increase script reusability and test coverage
Test execution:
Organize tests for flexible execution across environments,
browsers, or test groups
Perform cross-browser and parallel testing using test suite collections for better speed and
flexibility
Implement data-driven testing to increase script reusability
and test coverage
Leverage AI:
Generate 20 test artifacts with AI directly in Script Mode
Use the Generate Code feature of Katalon AI (previously known as StudioAssist) directly in the Script Mode
Explain complex test scripts using StudioAssist directly in
Script Mode
Ask AI at least 50 questions to:
- Learn and clarify testing concepts
- Brainstorm test scenarios
- Convert manual tests to automation scripts
- Troubleshoot issues
- Learn and clarify testing concepts
- Brainstorm test scenarios
- Convert manual tests to automation scripts
- Troubleshoot issues
Use AI Agent to execute at least 75 actions using MCP tools
Skills gained
AI:
Generate diverse test artifacts, including scripts, data, keywords, and API test cases, using AI to accelerate test creation and reduce manual effort
Interpret and explain advanced test scripts with AI to enhance readability, maintainability, and team collaboration
Turn AI into a daily testing assistant to learn, create test cases, troubleshoot issues, and work more efficiently
Expand automation capabilities and work more efficiently in Katalon Studio using AI Agents and MCP Servers
AI:
Generate diverse test artifacts, including scripts, data, keywords, and API test cases, using AI to accelerate test creation and reduce manual effort
Interpret and explain advanced test scripts with AI to enhance readability, maintainability, and team collaboration
Turn AI into a daily testing assistant to learn, create test cases, troubleshoot issues, and work more efficiently
Expand automation capabilities and work more efficiently in Katalon Studio using AI Agents and MCP Servers
Maintain:
Run 10 test executions with the enabled self-healing feature to overcome test failures due to
broken locators
Skills gained
Test maintenance:
Automatically fix broken or changed UI locators with self-healing to reduce manual rework
Test maintenance:
Automatically fix broken or changed UI locators with
self-healing to reduce manual rework
NOTE: Katalon may update certification criteria over time. Certifications earned under
previous requirements remain valid for 2 years
from the issue date.
Q: Who should take this certification? Do I need prior experience in test automation?
Anyone who wants to validate Katalon AI skills or build
foundational AI-driven automation skills can take this certification. No prior experience is required.
Q: How do I get the Katalon Practitioner Certification?
Download Katalon Studio and use the product to meet the listed
requirements. Use our auto-tracking system to keep track of your certifciation progress. Receive the
certification when you complete all the requirements.
Q: Do I need to complete any courses?
No. Courses are optional. If you don't know how to use
Katalon Studio, we encourage you to enroll in this learning path. It will help you with the how-tos.
Keep track of your progress
Use your auto-tracking dashboard to monitor your progress against the certification
requirements.
View your
dashboard
Q: Where does the data come from?
The dashboard pulls usage data directly from
Katalon
products
linked to your account. Please note that data cannot be transferred between accounts.
Q: Is this dashboard real-time?
Data may take 1 or 2 days to get updated on
your
dashboard.
Q: What if my dashboard gets stuck or doesn't update?
In case your dashboard doesn't get updated,
or you need
further clarification on the requirements, you can raise questions in the Community or reach out to certifications@katalon.com.
Showcase your expertise
Enhance your professional profile with your hard-earned Katalon Certification. Get a
downloadable badge
and credentials that you can easily
share on LinkedIn, your site, or your resume.
Q: Can I change the name on my certification after completing?
Yes, you can. Simply go to your user
dashboard and click on the Edit name button.
Q: Can I transfer a certification from one account to another?
No, you cannot. But you will have a permanent
web page to host your certification, which you can share across your social media or
download a digital version.
Join thousands of
outstanding certified professionals
9,671 certifications granted, to
5,441 QA pros, across 965 organizations.
Thousands have leveled up their skills and shared their success.
Meet them on LinkedIn
Thousands have leveled up their skills and shared their success.
Best practices to get certified
Check your progress early
If you’ve already used Katalon solutions, register and review your existing data against the criteria.
Learn the
basics
If you’re new, take the recommended courses to learn how to use Katalon Studio effectively.
Need a
Katalon Studio Enterprise license?
Take advantage of your 30-day trial upon account registration or this Kudos Program in the
Community to exchange points for licenses.
Contact us
Need help? Ask questions in the Community or reach out to
certifications@katalon.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is this AI certification free?
Yes, the certification is completely free to participate. However, it requires using Katalon Studio Enterprise, which requires a license. You can take advantage of the 30-day trial period upon product activation to use the full capabilities and AI features.
Do I need to take an exam to get certified?
No. There’s no traditional exam. You earn this certification by completing a set of real-world, product-based requirements using Katalon Studio Enterprise and its built-in AI features.
Is there a time limit to register and complete the certification?
No deadline. You can register and complete the requirements on your own schedule.
How will I receive my certification?
Once you complete all the requirements, you will get the certification in your user profile on Katalon Academy and receive an email notification. You can download the certification (PDF) or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Do I need to complete other Katalon Certifications first?
No. The AI Practitioner Certification is standalone. You can take it with or without completing the other certifications.
What are the benefits of AI in software testing?
AI helps testers work faster and more efficiently by reducing repetitive tasks, minimizing errors, and improving test stability. It can generate test scripts and data from natural-language descriptions, assist in understanding complex code, and even help troubleshoot issues. For teams, this means less time spent on maintenance and more focus on high-value testing activities.
How to use AI in software testing and test automation?
There are several ways to bring AI into your testing workflows. Some teams build and integrate AI models themselves. For example, they use machine learning to prioritize tests or detect patterns in failures. Others use AI libraries or APIs to generate test data, analyze logs, or support decision-making in large-scale test environments.
But if you want a quicker way to get started, you can use a test automation tool that already has AI features built in. For example, Katalon Studio Enterprise includes AI capabilities that help you generate test scripts, explain complex code, auto-heal broken locators, and troubleshoot issues, without needing to build anything from scratch. Just install and start using it.
But if you want a quicker way to get started, you can use a test automation tool that already has AI features built in. For example, Katalon Studio Enterprise includes AI capabilities that help you generate test scripts, explain complex code, auto-heal broken locators, and troubleshoot issues, without needing to build anything from scratch. Just install and start using it.
Does Katalon use AI?
Yes, Katalon embedded AI across the entire platform to test faster, see clearer, and streamline test automation with fewer bottlenecks. AI solutions include StudioAssist in Katalon Studio, Virtual Data Analyst, TrueTest, and Manual test case generation. You can find more details here.
How to enable AI in Katalon Studio?
To enable AI in Katalon Studio, which allows you to use StudioAssist, you can choose between using Katalon AI Service or using your own OpenAI or Azure OpenAI API keys. You can find more details in this documentation.
Are there available AI testing courses on Katalon Academy?
Katalon Academy offers free, hands-on courses that show how to use AI in testing workflows through Katalon solutions. You can view the courses here.
I have more questions about the AI Practitioner Certification. Where can I ask or get support?
You can ask in this Community space or reach out to us via certifications@katalon.com.