Programming & Web DevelopmentPCAT: Certified Associate Tester with Python
PCAT: Certified Associate Tester with Python, from the Python Institute (part of OpenEDG), shows that you can plan and write automated tests for Python code with confidence. It suits developers, QA engineers and testers who want to move from manual checks to a reliable, repeatable testing practice built on Python's own tools and widely used frameworks.
The exam covers testing principles, writing and organising unit tests, test design, fixtures and test doubles, and running tests as part of everyday development. Our preparation course follows the published syllabus with hands-on labs in which you test real code, then works through exam-style questions so you know what to expect on the day.
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PCAT
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Where do you sit the exam? Online exam
This exam is taken online through the OpenEDG testing service rather than at a test centre. We prepare you for it and help you register.
Preparation courses
Renewal and validity
The Python Institute publishes validity and renewal rules for each certification, and these can differ between levels and change over time. Check the Python Institute's current renewal policy when you pass, and keep your testing skills current as Python and its testing tools evolve.
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