Empowering test and QA engineers, OpenTAP ecosystem partners, and instructors and students to automate faster, smarter, at scale, with OpenTAP Certifications.
Overview
The OpenTAP Certification Program delivers a hands-on, role-based learning experience that teaches test and QA engineers how to design, execute, and scale automated test solutions using OpenTAP, PathWave Test Automation and PathWave Test Automation Cloud. Whether validating devices, managing distributed systems, or scaling automation to the cloud, these certifications help hardware and software testers master test plan development and execution, as well as how to extend OpenTAP functionality with plugins.
Certification Options
Professional Certification Path
| Description | Audience | Format | Availability | |
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Certified |
Learn to use OpenTAP, PathWave Test Automation, and PathWave Test Automation Cloud to build, run, and analyze automated tests and results. |
Test & QA Engineers |
Self-paced (LMS) |
Available |
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Certified Developer (Advanced Course) |
Extend OpenTAP with custom plugins and integrations using the OpenTAP SDK and APIs. |
Plugin Developers |
Self-paced (LMS) |
Planned (2026) |
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Certified Architect |
Design end-to-end test automation systems with OpenTAP and PathWave Test Automation for scalable test infrastructure. |
Solution Architects |
In-person + project-based assessment |
Planned (2026) |
Academic Certification Path |
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Academic Certification (Education Program) |
Enables universities & colleges to integrate OpenTAP and PathWave Test Automation into curricula, offering Academic Certification Pathindustry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience with test automation. |
Instructors |
Self-paced (LMS) |
Planned (2026) |
OpenTAP User Certification Course
Course Benefits
Be a Change Angel: Stop wasting cycles writing and rewriting in-house test automation software. Leverage the OpenTAP ecosystem for faster time-to-market!
Learn to Accelerate Testing: Automate complex workflows with modular, reusable test plans.
Start Working at Scale: Learn to integrate on-premises and cloud-based test environments.
Boost Professional Credibility: Earn official Keysight + OpenTAP digital badges via Credly.
Stay Future-Ready: Embrace AI, data, and cloud-focused test automation trends.
Integration with Keysight Products
The OpenTAP User Certification complements the Keysight test automation ecosystem:
PathWave Test Automation— Enterprise-grade test authoring and execution.
PathWave Test Automation Cloud— Cloud-native collaboration, orchestration, and analytics.
Certified learners gain skills to work seamlessly from desktop to distributed cloud environments.
Audience
Keysight Customers: Test and QA engineers in Design Validation and Production Test.
Keysight Staff: Sales, Solution, and Application Engineers.
Partners: Ecosystem testers and engineers co-developing solutions with Keysight.
Academia: Professors and students building test automation expertise.
OpenTAP Community Members
Learning Formats
Self-Paced Online (LMS): Interactive lessons, labs, and certification quizzes via Skill jar.
Instructor-Led Workshops: Hands-on sessions at Keysight training centers or partner sites.
Custom Training: Tailored content for enterprise and partner teams.
Industry Applications
- Telecommunications & 5G Accelerate network and device validation at scale.
- Automotive & Autonomous Systems Validate EV, ADAS, and connected systems efficiently.
- Aerospace & Defense Enable reliable, customized test automation workflows.
- Semiconductors & Electronics Support rapid prototyping and product performance validation.
- Data Center & IoT Ensure reliability and scalability across connected devices.
User Certification Process
Complete 7 modules + interactive VM-based labs.
Pass final exam (≥80%).
Earn digital badge automatically via Credly.
Technical Details
Tools: OpenTAP, PathWave Test Automation (trial license included)
Duration: ~7 hours self-paced
Language: English (initial release)