Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) certification is a formal recognition of a level of proficiency in the software testing industry.
The Program is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. This international certification is recognized worldwide in the Information Technology arena.

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 results in more rapid career advancement.
· CSTE's receive recognition of their competence by business and   professional associates.
· CSTE certification will also result in greater acceptance in the role of an   advisor to upper management .

For the Organization
· CSTE certification enables the management to distinguish CSTE as   professionals who are skilled in software testing.
· Certification demonstrates a level of understanding in carrying out   software   testing using principles and practices laid down by the Common   Body of   Knowledge.
· 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.

A candidate must meet certain pre-requisites for education and experience, receive a personal reference from someone knowledgeable of their character and skills, and successfully pass a comprehensive four-part written examination.
Held every quarter and simultaneously at various locations in India and abroad; the exam has participants from leading software companies.

A partial list of organizations whose personnel have become CSTE’s: Hewlett Packard, Satyam, Texas instruments, Tata Infotech, Motorola, Polaris, Nucleus, Siemens, Syntel, Infosys, Datamatics, Vmoksha Technologies Pvt Ltd, Syntel India ltd., Larsen & Toubro LTD, Polaris Software Lab Ltd, BAAN Info Systems India LTD, Cognizant Technology Solutions India, HCL Technologies LTD, Covansys (India) Private LTD, CSC India Pvt Ltd...and many more.

For further details on the CSTE program, visit www.softwarecertifications.com or write to us at certifications@qaiasia.com