“资格考试”常见的英文表达是 qualification examination 或 qualifying exam。
qualification examination：较为正式、全面的表达，强调这是一场用于评估是否具备某种资格的考试。例如：The teacher qualification examination is crucial for those who want to enter the education field.（教师资格考试对于那些想进入教育领域的人来说至关重要。）
qualifying exam：更为简洁、常用，同样表示为了获得某种资格而进行的考试。例如：He is preparing for the qualifying exam to become a lawyer.（他正在为成为律师的资格考试做准备。）