The American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB) was established in 2003 as the American Testing Board. In April 2005, the name was modified to the American Software Testing Qualifications Board.

ASTQB is a noncommercial organization whose members consist a group of highly experienced experts in software testing who volunteer their time for developing, maintening, and promoting the ISTQB Certified Tester program in the U.S.A.. They also represent U.S.A.. interests internationally as the national board for the United States. within the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). The ISTQB is responsible for the international qualification scheme called "ISTQB Certified Tester".

ISTQB certifications at Foundation Level are also dual certified by ISEB, which was founded in 1967 and is the world's leading issuer of Software Testing certifications and the only certificates aligned with the global Professionalism in IT campaign.

ASTQB's exam and accreditation fees are charged to address the cost connected with the administration of exams, applications for accreditation, the maintenance of a physical office, exhibits at leading software testing conventions, and the employment of administrative faculty.