Certified Software Tester (CSTE) certification is a formal recognition of a level of proficiency in the software testing industry. The recipient is acknowledged as having an overall comprehension of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK) for the Software Testing Profession.

Common Body of Knowledge

Knowledge Areas:
* The Test Environment
* Test Planning
* Executing the Test Plan
* Test Analysis and Reporting
Skill Categories:
1. Test Principles and Concepts
2. The Tester's Role in Software Development and Acquisition
3. Test Management
4. Build the Test Environment
5. Risk Analysis
6. Test Planning Process
7. Test Design
8. Performing Tests
9. Defect Tracking and Correction
10. Acceptance Testing
11. Status of Testing
12. Test Reporting

Inherent Benefits


For the Individual
  • CSTE certification is proof that you've mastered a basic skill set recognized worldwide in the Testing arena.
  • CSTE certification can result in more rapid career advancement.
  • Results in greater acceptance in the role of an advisor to upper management.
  • Assists individuals in improving and enhancing their organization's software testing programs.
  • Motivates personnel having software-testing responsibilities to maintain their professional competency.

For the Organization
 
  • CSTE is expected to be a 'change agent', someone who can change the culture and work habits of individuals to make quality in software testing happen.
  • Aids organizations in selecting and promoting qualified individuals
  • Demonstrates an individual's willingness to improve professionally.
  • Defines the tasks (skill domains) associated with software testing duties in order to evaluate skill mastery.
  • Acknowledges attainment of an acceptable standard of professional competency.

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Quality Assurance Institute (QAI), USA was established in 1980 as a professional association formed to represent the software quality assurance industry.
Today, Software Certifications, administered by QAI, is global.

Since its inception, Software Certifications has certified over 20,000 professionals in Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and the United States..


Recognizing Leadership, Creating Champions
In India, organisations who have certified personnel…
Hewlett Packard, KPMG, Satyam, Texas instruments, Tata Infotech, Motorola, Polaris, Nucleus, Siemens, Syntel, TCS, Infosys, Datamatics, Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab, IBM, Cognizant Technology Solutions India, HCL Technologies, Covansys, BAAN Info Systems, CSC India, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Techspan, Birlasoft …and many more

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