How to apply for Software Testing Certification exam?

I have previously written some posts on Software testing certifications.  Many readers don’t know how to apply and prepare for these Testing and QA certifications. I will briefly guide here about the certifications available and the locations where you can give the exams.

Certifications In software Testing some history:

In 1980 Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) established a association to represent Quality Assurance professionals. Currently many beginners and advanced level certifications are offered by QAI. Certifications like CSQA (Certified Software Quality Analyst), CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer), CSPM (Certified Software Project Manager) and Some Advanced level certifications like CMST (Certified Manager of Software Testing), CMSQ (Certified Manager of Software Quality).

Normally people having these certifications are recognized as proficient in Quality Assurance. (As what they believe ;-) )  But there is definitely a plus when it’s comes to your promotion. Other advantage of having certification what I feel is you will brush up the testing knowledge and methodologies while preparing for exam.

There are some prerequisite you should meet before applying for these software Testing certifications. These depends on the certification you are applying for plus some common prerequisites like:

  •  4 years degree from reputed college + 2 years of IT experience OR
  •  3 years degree + 3 years UT experience OR
  •  2 years degree + 4 years IT experience OR
  •  6 years IT experience OR

AND  Should be worked in IT field for the last 18 months.

To apply for the certification fill out the form available at Testing certification application form. Please check which certification you want to pursue and then fill the form accordingly.

Please note that the application fee for any fresh certification is US $350 in which you can also get the exam guide CD. You must mail or fax the above filled application form to the appropriate address provided in the application form with your fees payment.

Note that these certifications exams are conducted in the location of your choice. Your application is first reviewed by QAI board and on approval further notes are sent to the local exam centers approved by QAI.  You can check the current year schedule and locations of testing certification here.

For example if you want to give software testing certification exam in India, Pune center (MIT college) you must fill the application form before 15th October 2007 and can give the exam on 15th December 2007.  Total 2 retakes are allowed for any certification. If you still not cleared the exam then forget about the testing certifications and even Testing.

More guide on available certifications and filling the form can be found here.

Related Posts:

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  • CSTE software testing certification exam question pattern
  • Software Testing Certifications
  • ISTQB Testing Certification Sample Question Papers With Answers
  • Software Testing and Quality Assurance Certifications – Part 2
  • Software Testing Certifications
  • Check your eligibility for CSTE certification. Take this sample CSTE examination



  • 154 comments ↓

    #1 Joseph Chacko on 08.24.07 at 4:14 am

    Very helpful document!!!!!

    #2 Henning henz on 08.24.07 at 5:33 am

    What could be the professional criteria? i mean for experience from other than information technology?

    #3 Prasanth Kumar.I on 08.24.07 at 6:44 am

    It must be useful for testers who want to take this exam near by or in future.
    Keep posting

    #4 ASHA on 08.24.07 at 10:49 am

    Hi,

    I am new this site. Can you please let me know where do I post the queries regarding Testing.

    Can you please send me few fuctionality test cases for the below scenarios
    I am testing an web based application which allows user to upload a excel or CSV file to the server. Please let me know how we can test the Upload button with different valid and invalid data in excel/csv file that we are uploading. Please give me possible test data for this scenario.

    Thanks in advance,
    Asha

    #5 TestingGeek on 08.24.07 at 12:08 pm

    Good information on certifications from QAI. Apart from QAI there are many other bodies who award certification related to software testing. You also have option for certifications from different vendors as well.. if you are planning to apply for any certification, make sure it is treated well in your job market and have something which you can learn.. some more information about certifications can be found at testinggeek.com/certification.asp

    Geek

    #6 Vijay on 08.27.07 at 10:29 am

    @ Asha – Read the articles and if you face any problem relates to that article then at the bottom of each article you can see the comment section where you can put the queries.
    I will send you the doc containing the possible important test cases to be considered for testing File upload.

    @TestingGeek – Thanks for the info. If required I will focus on remaining certification vendors in one post.

    #7 Asha on 08.28.07 at 11:56 am

    Hi Vijay,

    Thanks for getting back.
    Waiting for doc on possible important test cases to be considered for testing file upload. Please send it as soon as possible.

    -Asha

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    #9 Muendra on 09.07.07 at 10:52 am

    HI ,
    Possible test case scanario for FILE Upload:-
    Scn1: Attach the The Simple file as Doc, Excel etc.
    Scn2: Download the attached fIle.
    Scn3: Cancel the attachment.
    Scn4: Attach the havey file whic contains max number of data like to check the exceed limits of the attachement.
    Scn5: Attache the file useing fine name with specieal characteras “#@%#%$#%”
    Scn6: For the havy data atachment use the boundry value analysis,

    #10 ASHA on 09.07.07 at 11:40 am

    Hi Vijay and Muendra,

    Thanks for the test cases. Very useful information.

    -Asha

    #11 farheen on 09.08.07 at 5:58 am

    what are matrices?what is the use of them & how to prepare matrices?

    #12 Anagha on 09.24.07 at 6:46 am

    Hi,
    I joined as QA Internin August 2007.
    I want to give certification exam.
    So, Which exam I can give?

    #13 manjunath on 09.24.07 at 1:36 pm

    hi,
    the certification article is really good to us , so tat we can able to participate such types of certification.
    currently now i am in Bangalore (karnataka) can you tell me which exam and certification i have to proceed for my software testing strategy? I have only one year of experience in software company …

    #14 Rizwan on 09.25.07 at 3:49 am

    Hi, I want to know how to apply for Software Testing Certification exam?

    #15 sadana on 10.08.07 at 12:14 pm

    hai,

    certification article is really usefull,i am planning to take cste exam in year 2008, i have seen in the above article that the process will be changed in 2008 will the syllabus i.e cbok will also be changed for the next year.

    thanks

    #16 Madhavi on 10.09.07 at 11:51 am

    I need initial guide to apply for CMSQ. I am already a CSQA.

    Thanks,
    Madhavi

    #17 Gurpreet on 10.19.07 at 12:54 pm

    hi there
    i completed MCA this year.i did 2 months testing course at new delhi.but i still think that a certification is must in tesing.will it help me in getting a good job?? any certification in testing ?? like we have CCNA in networking .and moreover any good institute in north india for proper certification like this.
    thanx

    #18 manjunath n on 10.23.07 at 10:23 am

    Hai
    Now i am currently working as Quality Analyst,which is regarding ISO 9001: 2000. My role in this company is creating documents relating to the requirements from the iso 9000 (software Industry). I am working since from one year, But i have no core experience in testing.
    can i eligible for the Certifications exam ?

    #19 Vijay on 11.23.07 at 4:27 am

    Hi,
    I am certified ISTQB foundation level tester and I hold 2+years of tesing in mobile handset manual testing.I am doing my MS (Software Engineering). I am planning to do furhter certifications. Please let me know the career opportunities for me. Basically I would like to explore more in various kinds of testing across various platforms. I am also interested to learn and work in automation test scripts. Also I would like to know whether any other certifications is possible in my possible

    #20 Sun on 11.23.07 at 12:43 pm

    Im working as S/W Test engineer were finished CSTP(Certified Software Test Proffessional) in chennai.I would like to do a Course which must be Usefull to enhance my Testing knowledge and which types of Course in testing will be suitable for my Proffesion.Thank U for ur suggesstion.

    #21 arun waghmare on 11.24.07 at 5:30 am

    i am interested in certified course of testing

    #22 Ujwala on 12.03.07 at 9:17 am

    Hello can any one guide me through how much it would cost for any testing certifications.

    #23 Gurmeet on 12.11.07 at 8:04 am

    Hi,
    I am a commerce graduate and did a web designing and animation course and 4 the last one and half years i am doing web designing. If i opt 4 software testing course can i get into software testing job.

    #24 jaganmohan on 12.17.07 at 2:26 pm

    Hello New friends
    How can any one guide me through how much it would cost for any testing certifications.please sent any information about certifications

    Thanks

    Jaganmohan.p

    #25 Uday Kumar Singh on 12.17.07 at 2:43 pm

    Please inform thru mail ISTQB and fee etc.

    #26 Preeti P on 12.21.07 at 7:17 pm

    Hi,

    I want to know, what is the passing criteria for the CSTE exam? What % of marks is needed to pass and out of how many marks is the exam?

    #27 Naresh on 01.05.08 at 6:27 am

    hi,
    This is Naresh, currently working for a product based company as a Test Engineer. Apart from my roles and responsibilites as a test engineer ,i should also lead the team. currently in this company there is no established testing process. so i want to lay a process. can u suggest me a process that, i can follow for the upcoming new products.here test engineers work starts once the entire coding for a particular product is completed. Test engineers are supposed to test the ready made application. so i want a standard industry based process that should be followed right from the scratch of the poroduct till the product is finished.
    it will be of greater help if u come up with a standard process. u can mail me on abbakolla.naresh@microtechnologies.net Also let me know what are the roles and responsibilites of team lead, as i am new to this designation

    #28 sheikamir on 01.08.08 at 6:08 am

    Hi ,

    This is sheik amir i have 3 yrs exp in software testing field i’m working in saudi arabia . I wanna do software testing certofication in saudi , so anybody know about certification test center in Riyad

    #29 jasmeet on 01.16.08 at 11:30 am

    hi everyone..wel wel everyone has one doubt what certification to do and from where !! but i am a fresher…i am an mca and want to pursue my carrer in testing .please someone tell me that where i can get best training for testing for qtp,qc and everything being done practically very well organised..where can i have the training and even certifications if possible..please reply me soooon….my mobile no is 9250939455…please call me as i dont c the blogs moreoften

    #30 subbiah on 01.16.08 at 12:30 pm

    Hi,

    I am having 4.5 yrs of banking experience, now i am in software testing company can i write this certification on software testing.

    Can Any one guide me in this regard.

    #31 pappu on 01.24.08 at 11:01 am

    Hi,
    I am new to this site. I have some doubts in CSTE certification. I completed my 2 years of post graduation (Msc Information Systems) in july 2003. Now my question is am I eligible to do CSTE certification. and I am not working anywhere. I did testing course and 3 months of project on web application. I am very much interested in doing the certification. If anybody help me in this regard….I would appreciate that.

    #32 Ashis on 01.24.08 at 3:05 pm

    Hello,
    I want to know the difference between the ISTQB AND CSTE. I have 2+yrs of exp which one eligible for me?
    THANX in advance

    #33 Ravi on 01.31.08 at 7:31 pm

    Hi i am ravi this is preety good to start up i have and exp of 14 months in QA and i have completed masters in computers can u suggest me which is best certification i can take. And where can i get the pattern for cetifications.

    #34 Muhammad Imtiaz on 02.01.08 at 5:42 am

    Hi i m imtiaz from pakistan.I want to do CSTE certification.I want to give my certification papers in pakistan.Is this possible.

    #35 Pratichi on 02.09.08 at 3:22 am

    hi!!! i want to know that if any one want to do testing certification without any experience in working field…is it possible…i mean if a student want to do the certification then is it possible in her case….plz solve my problem

    #36 SOUJANYA on 02.11.08 at 4:36 am

    Is it possible to do certification without any experience in IT field? Then how?

    #37 Tarique on 02.11.08 at 9:40 am

    Hi, can anybode please guide me as to how to take up the testing certification exams.what are the useful links for this purpose and also which book to follow.. for CSTE certification.

    #38 mohan on 02.11.08 at 10:40 am

    hi
    can i know what are the further levels of a software tester as like in devolpment they have >software devolper>pl >pm>deliveri maneger>&further

    #39 varan on 02.14.08 at 1:18 am

    Hi,

    I have 5 year exp. in QA(Textile testing).I’ve changed my
    domain from Textile testing to software testing.Currently I am doing manual software testing in product based company.Am I eligible for CSTE exam? Which institute is good in mumbai to provide S/W testing course.What is the probable cost of CSTE in Indian Rs.

    #40 Pratichi on 02.15.08 at 4:29 pm

    till now i dont get the answer for my question..can u plz tell me that is it possible to give the certification xam without having any xperience…bt i hv done a course in testing(both manual and automation)…plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz suggest me something

    #41 saurabh on 02.16.08 at 5:10 am

    i fully disagree , and its a very bold statement to say,tht an indivisual who could not manage to pass this vert…should 4get abt testing………..its nt like i hav given the exam..its all about luck…m wrkin n a top mnc if this world..and..would say.person jus learns frm experience…thr r many guys who jus mug n manage to clear this exam.its dosent mean…tht…hes the best 4 testing………..so….we should…encourage guys….rathr…thn…..discourage thm…wth these statements…ny day..could be a bad day….even 4 a testing champ……..its all abt exp………..

    #42 Monalisa Mukherjee on 02.18.08 at 5:26 am

    this is very good site.

    #43 Vijay on 02.19.08 at 5:58 am

    @Pratichi,
    As you mentioned that you don’t have any experienced then go for ISTQB foundation level certification as this requires no experience. More guide on ISTQB exam dates and centers on following page:
    http://208.116.30.129/exam.php

    #44 Tarique on 02.21.08 at 7:12 am

    Hi All,
    I have 1 yr exp as tester. Can anybody let me know as to how can I upgrade my career in testing. What certifications are to be done for automations.Please just dont igone , if you know kindly take pain to wrtite me.Seriously i need guidance. Your co-operation will be obliged.

    #45 Pratichi on 02.21.08 at 8:17 am

    thanx vijay for giving me such an idea..

    #46 Lee on 02.21.08 at 10:03 pm

    Pratichi,

    If you are to go for your ISTQB certification, I suggest that you review using Dr. John Estrella’s book or software titled Sample Exam Questions: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level.

    More information can be found at http://sampleexamquestions.com

    #47 DOwnTown on 02.22.08 at 9:29 am

    Please if you can let us know about CSTE certification centers in pakistan.
    reply fast ;)

    #48 vishal on 02.24.08 at 12:38 pm

    Hi eveyone i m working in a product based company as a testing engineer.I have 2.5 years exp in testing. Can anybody let me know as to how can I upgrade my career in testing

    #49 sonalibull on 02.29.08 at 9:49 am

    can any body send pakistan CSTE center list

    #50 Raj on 03.04.08 at 10:32 am

    Can any body define what is server-side testing?

    #51 veena on 03.11.08 at 12:04 pm

    HI all,

    Iam visiting this site for the first time.it is really helpful.
    I have a query i have 1year experience in automation testing.i would like to do some cerification in it and also in mannual but i want to prepare well first.so is it possible that we can apply now get the material(books) and can give the exam later after 6 to 8 months deciding my center then?

    please please do reply somebody..i really need to know

    #52 rani agarwal on 03.11.08 at 2:33 pm

    hi
    i am new for this web
    i am software eng.i am interested in software testing certificate but i have no idea about it like its creteria and where and when its exam will be held.
    plz guide me about it through mail

    #53 shanthakuamr on 03.19.08 at 5:38 am

    Can you tell me the opportunity in manual testing

    #54 Rajesh Iyer on 04.05.08 at 12:29 pm

    Hi i would like to take a part in Testing certifiction but the question is iam frm Mechnical background done my diploma in 2007 currently iam working in some Software company,can i go for certification and for me it gives some value ,PlEASE REPLY.(:

    #55 Rajesh Iyer on 04.05.08 at 12:30 pm

    Hi
    I would like to take a part in Testing certifiction but the question is iam frm Mechnical background done my diploma in 2007 currently iam working in some Software company,can i go for certification and for me it gives some value ,PlEASE REPLY.(:

    #56 udhayakumar on 04.21.08 at 8:53 am

    Hi
    I want to know ISTQB details

    #57 Nishant on 04.26.08 at 7:18 am

    HI ALL!!!
    I am 2006 pass out,currently working on software company,from last 5months.before i also had gone for s/w testing cource,now i want to be certified.i heard that 2 year of experience is compulsory before going for certification.is it true??? and also let me know what books i should refer for testing certificate.

    #58 rahul on 04.26.08 at 7:44 am

    @ rani agarwal
    i would wite ISTQB online exam ..i am telling this to every1..must doable..
    i have circulated question also..
    contacy any 1

    #59 Rameshbabu on 04.26.08 at 9:19 am

    Hi,
    I would like to write testing certification manual and automation(Loadrunner). Can anybody suggest me what is the procedure and what are the books i have to prepare for that test..
    Thanks in advance
    Regards
    Ramesh

    #60 selva on 04.30.08 at 5:13 am

    Hi,
    I am selva. I am woking as Testing Engineer in chennai.I would like to do automation testing cource in chennai.
    Can anybody suggest me which is best place in chennai..

    #61 Tiger2k on 04.30.08 at 6:38 am

    Hi Selva,
    Since your already working as Testing engineer , You must be accustom to testing methodlogies and practices.
    Well i suggest you can actual learn over the internet ( Self learning).
    Google is the father of all computer teacher.
    But if you really want to join a course for automation,
    i suggest you to look for STG , SSI , Test Center, as a matter of fact their are loads of small testing insitute who have good teacher for automation, Try out you luck their. i heard loads of them are located in T.nagar not sure though.

    Best of luck.

    Tiger2k.

    #62 selva on 04.30.08 at 1:14 pm

    Thanks for suggestion..
    friends anybody doing automation cource? (for certification)

    #63 bharathi on 04.30.08 at 4:07 pm

    ur website is the best!!
    and has all the information any newor experienced tester would require.
    Thanks a lot for all the infos provided.
    also can i please get your phone no., to ask more questions??

    Thanks!

    #64 Priya on 05.01.08 at 4:29 am

    Hi Guys,
    Could you please give me some idea about Performance testing for web application. I mean what should be my approach, I have never done it before. Please guide me.

    Thanks
    Priyabrata

    #65 Tiger2k on 05.01.08 at 5:20 am

    Hey Priya,

    You can follow the approach for
    Performance Testing:

    The basic requirements of any performance testing (web based application) are:

    · Expected load in terms of concurrent users or HTTP connections

    · Acceptable response time (5 sec as per industry standards)

    Process to conduct the performance testing:

    Step1) Identify the test scenarios

    . Identify the critical test scenarios and prepare the click stream documents for each scenario (Navigation flows Or Factional Flows)

    . Divide the each scenario into number of transactions

    Ex: some searches, Reports and some navigations

    Step2) Record the scenarios

    . Record the identified steps using the click stream documents (Any tool, Load Runner/Silk Performer/ Rational Performance)

    Step3) Customize the script

    . Customize the script to handle all the dynamic values or server generated values.

    . Parameterize the script if required

    Step4) Dry Run the script

    Run the individual tests from 1 v.user and try to eliminate the all script issues

    Step5) Schedule the scripts

    . Run the scripts in terms users (1 to 100 virtual users)

    . Monitor the execution results

    Step6) Analyze the results

    . Analyze the tool provide graphs and identified bottlenecks

    . Provide the summary reports to dev team and server management team.

    Please revert back to me any clarification.

    Regards,
    Tiger2K

    #66 deepaK CHATURVEDI on 05.01.08 at 6:37 am

    i am working as a project manager in marine software we are operating Hypac,Qinsy,Hydropro,Winprofile,Autocad,any other more but i am interested to do work in software testing field pls tell guide me about institution in Hydrabad, duration of course & fee structure and all available details as soon as posible

    regards,
    deepak

    #67 selva on 05.02.08 at 9:16 am

    Priya,

    What tool you are using for performance testing?

    Update the status and procedures after getting result.

    -selva

    #68 selva on 05.07.08 at 6:53 am

    Dear friends,

    Please suggest one open source load testing software .

    - selva

    #69 Tiger2K on 05.07.08 at 7:54 am

    Hi Selva,
    You can try opensta tool for load testing

    #70 Pooja on 05.19.08 at 9:27 am

    Hi,
    I completed my BE in computer science in 2005. Almost for two years i worked in a sofware firm as test engineer. I am not working from past one year due to some personal problems. I want to take up CSTE exam.
    Can you tel me whether is it possible?

    #71 swati on 06.11.08 at 7:19 am

    hi !
    Vijay ,

    I am confused about CSTE exams conducted, want clarification on website its shows something $350 USD & i visited http://www.csi-india.org/common.php?filename=home&parent=Home&child=Welcome%20to%20Computer%20Society%20of%20India this website it takes only INR 1000 what is the differences in CSTE conducted by CSI chennai & USA certification please let me know as soon as possible

    #72 swati on 06.11.08 at 7:22 am

    Also provide information is there any classes in mumbai for CSTE exams

    #73 selvam on 06.11.08 at 2:04 pm

    Hi Friends,

    Currently i am working in Non-IT field and planned to switch my career to testing.I had learned the basics of testing,and now i am very eager to learn testing practically with real time projects.
    If any one interested to teach testing personally with real time projects , i will be more grateful, or else show me the right place in chennai.
    Thanks & regards
    selvam.ba@rediffmail.com

    #74 tanushree on 06.13.08 at 7:07 pm

    Hi,

    how much developing knowledge should for tester?

    #75 Shaheen Gardazi on 06.16.08 at 4:18 am

    I want to appera for CSTE from pakistan.please guide me about the procedure.

    #76 suganya on 06.19.08 at 6:45 am

    Can anyone tel me about
    How to prepare for CTFL?
    wat d syllabus for that?
    Suggest some gud resource with covering full syllabus for CTFL?

    #77 jeevan on 06.19.08 at 7:30 am

    i have a document… but how to send it to you suganya?

    #78 suganya on 06.19.08 at 8:46 am

    Thanks yaar,send it to this id tssugu@gmail.com

    #79 abhisha on 06.19.08 at 11:53 am

    I have 3.7 yr.s exp in IT working as SOftware Test Engineer in Mumbai if any requirement for Manual Tester.I am aware of QTP.If anyone help me?
    loking for job in Mumbai only

    #80 Ravi Kumar on 06.26.08 at 7:27 am

    hi frindz,

    please send some test cases related to online amount transaction.

    regards
    ravi kumar

    #81 shaik on 07.11.08 at 7:02 am

    how to get the certification& cost tell me piz

    #82 Rajesh.T on 07.11.08 at 9:04 am

    I want to enquire testing certifications

    #83 waheed on 07.29.08 at 6:49 am

    Hi All,
    I want to appera for CSTE from pakistan.please guide me about the procedure.
    Waheed Ahmed

    #84 prasad on 08.26.08 at 4:46 pm

    hi! i am working in a nationalised bank for last15 years.I want to know aboutORACLE certified Profession Data Base Administrator and Oracle Certified professional Internet Application Developer.

    Can anybody guide me?

    #85 amit sasane on 08.30.08 at 12:57 pm

    I am fresher . I am just knock the Testing door. So can i give rhis examination?

    #86 nidhi sharma on 09.08.08 at 6:47 am

    i am doing btech in information technology from goverment college of punjab. so i want to know that i am eligible for certification exam in the field of testing. as i am already did manual testing and automation testing from sqc infotech insititute(Delhi). if i m eligible for this certification then plz tell me the procedure and which exam is beneficial in future and from where i give this test. plz guide me.

    #87 sagar Mankar on 09.12.08 at 2:16 pm

    Hi,
    I am complated my M.C.M. & I am Doing Job In Datamatics Limited Nashik. (India) &I am Alos Doing S/W Testing.From SEED Infotec Nashik. Plese send Me Info about testing info.

    #88 jill on 09.13.08 at 4:18 am

    Hi i done my BCA from india, now i m in america.looking for a future in Qa tester.I had learned the basics of testing,and now i am very eager to learn testing practically with real time projects.
    If any one interested to teach testing personally with real time projects , i will be more grateful, or else show me the right place in denver (USA).

    #89 Ahsan on 10.04.08 at 7:08 am

    Hi,
    I am a MCA passed out having 4 months experience on s/w testing. Would you please tell me the eligiblity for CSTE?
    Thanks :)

    #90 Tukuna on 10.20.08 at 9:28 am

    Hi,
    I am planning for certification on QA and testing ?Can any body suggest me which institute and details about certification and its process.

    #91 SV on 11.05.08 at 10:21 am

    Hi,

    Appreciate your site. I am planning to appear for ISTQB – Advanced level (Functional Tester/Technical Tester/ Test Manager modules) in Dec ’08. Please send me the study materials and the sample question papers to my Email Id contact_sv@rediffmail.com.

    Thanking you alot for the help.

    Regards,

    Sindhu

    #92 Maulik Shah on 12.19.08 at 10:01 am

    I am maulik shah QA engineer having exp less then 1 yr.
    As we know for CSQA we need atleast 2 yrs of experience.
    is there any other certification which can be helpful to me for future in the QA field.
    i have basic knowledge of process and all.
    also have knowledge of test plan,test case etc.

    #93 akhil on 12.26.08 at 9:44 am

    hi
    I am currently working as a junior software tester in a reputed organization and I want to do certification course in software testing and software quality assurance but I have only one year of experience.Please help me out of what should I do to grow in the field of software testing.

    #94 ASISH on 12.26.08 at 10:25 am

    I am currently working as a software tester in a reputed organization., right now i am working in client side in Oracle Financial software Services .I have done my MBA and also done my Software Testing Course with A grade.Please Assurance me any new opening in Software Testing job.

    #95 Soon on 12.26.08 at 10:26 am

    I am currently working as a software tester in a reputed organization., right now i am working in client side in Oracle Financial software Services (Flexcube FCDB) .I have done my MBA and also done my Software Testing Course with A grade.Please Assurance me any new opening in Software Testing job.

    #96 Soon on 12.26.08 at 10:48 am

    Hi Asha,
    Please look at the below test cases.it’ll be helpful to you..any clarification if you want then..send me your mail_id.

    3 Bulk Upload from CORP 3.1 File Upload Type Drop Down Description of the File Upload Type which is registered under Primary Customer Id of the logged in user should be displayed
    3.2 Upload a file with different Account no. in file with the one Bulk Registration screen Should reject the file
    3.3 Upload a file with value date as holiday in case of File Level Authorization Should allow & transaction should be processed for the next business day
    3.4 Upload a file with value date as holiday in case of record Level Authorization Should allow & transaction should be processed for the next business day
    3.5 Upload a file without selecting date on File Upload screen Should not allow & should display proper alert message
    3.6 Upload a file with upload date Value Date of all the records in the file
    3.8 Upload a file with date on File Upload screen date on Bulk Upload screen
    3.10 Upload same File twice within 1 Year Should not allow
    3.11 Upload a file with records having future value date Should Allow
    3.12 Upload a file with records having current date as value date Should Allow
    3.13 Upload a file with some records having current date as value date & some having future value date Should Allow

    3.14 Upload file for Bulk Domestic Transfers with Record level authorization Should Allow
    3.15 Upload file for Bulk Internal Transfers Uploads with Record level authorization Should Allow
    3.16 Upload file for Bulk International Transfers Uploads with Record level authorization Should Allow

    3.17 Upload file for Bulk Domestic Transfers with File level authorization Should Allow
    3.18 Upload file for Bulk Internal Transfers Uploads with File level authorization Should Allow
    3.19 Upload file for Bulk International Transfers Uploads with File level authorization Should Allow

    3.20 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Effective Date Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.21 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.22 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.23 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Amount (2) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.24 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Amount Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.25 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account (3) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.26 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account Currency (4) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.27 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Name (5) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.28 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Address Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.29 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.30 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Country Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.31 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ID code (6) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.32 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ABA code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.33 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Country code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.34 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Branch (7) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.35 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Name Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.36 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.37 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 1 (8) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.38 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 2 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.39 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 3 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.40 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 4 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.41 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Priority (9) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.42 Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with invalid value in Charges (9) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.43 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Effective Date Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.44 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.45 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.46 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Amount (2) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.47 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Amount Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.48 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account (3) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.49 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account Currency (4) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.50 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Name (5) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.51 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Address Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.52 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.53 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Country Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.54 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ID code (6) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.55 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ABA code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.56 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Country code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.57 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Branch (7) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.58 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Name Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.59 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.60 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 1 (8) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.61 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 2 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.62 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 3 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.63 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 4 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.64 Upload a file of Internal Transfer with invalid value in Priority (9) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.65 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Effective Date Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.66 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.67 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Debit Account Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.68 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Amount (2) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.69 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Amount Currency Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.70 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account (3) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.71 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Account Currency (4) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.72 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Name (5) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.73 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Address Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.74 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.75 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Country Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.76 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ID code (6) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.77 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank ABA code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.78 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Country code Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.79 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Branch (7) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.80 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank Name Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.81 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Beneficiary Bank City Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.82 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 1 (8) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.83 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 2 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.84 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 3 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.85 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Payment Description 4 Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.86 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Priority (9) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.87 Upload a file of International Transfer with invalid value in Charges (9) Should generate error file with proper error message
    3.88 “Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Debit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.89 “Upload a file of Internal Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Debit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.90 “Upload a file of International Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Debit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.91 “Upload a file of Domestic Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Credit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.92 “Upload a file of Internal Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Credit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.93 “Upload a file of International Transfer with special accounts in Debit Account field
    (Freezed,Dormant,Credit Blocked,Closed,Blocked,A/C with OD limit)” Should get Rejected at Host
    3.94 Upload a file having special characters in File Name Should display proper error message
    3.95 Upload a file having SQL injection in File Name Should display proper error message
    3.96 Upload a file having Cross site script in File Name Should display proper error message
    3.97 Impact of initiating uploading with special character in Upload File text box Should display proper error message
    3.98 Impact of initiating uploading with SQL injection in Upload File text box Should display proper error message
    3.99 Impact of initiating uploading with Cross site script in Upload File text box Should display proper error message
    3.100 Impact of initiating uploading of a file with size more than allowed Should display proper error message

    #97 vijayalakshmi on 01.15.09 at 6:48 am

    Hi,

    I have an Engineering degree frm bangalore and has more than 5 years of IT experience.But i have a long break and has just 2 months of past qa experience.I want to take CSTE certification exam.Pls let me know whether iam qualified to take the exam.

    Thanks,
    Viji

    #98 sandhya on 01.16.09 at 7:07 am

    Hi all,

    I have 2+ of IT experience and i need to take a certification in testing.Can anyone provide me info abt the certification(cost,center,type of certification which has holds good value and study materials)

    plz do reply

    Thanks
    Sandhya

    #99 CH.girish chander raju on 01.16.09 at 10:19 am

    Good idea sandhya,as you are 2+ exp in testing,I suggest you to take exam on AVANCED LEVEL in ISTQB.

    1)In INDIA EXAMINATION IS ORGANISZED BY INDIAN TESTING BOARD(www.indiantestingboard.com).

    2)fees:4000rs.if you are hyderabadi,then select MIND Q in SR NAGAR,for training.
    3)Exam will be on feb 15,2009.last date of fee submission is feb 5.
    4)for further information go to http://www.indiantestingboard.com and then click on FAQ.You will find all answers to queries regarding ISTQB.

    Further information contact through my mail:ch.girishchander.raju@gmail.com

    thank you

    #100 vijayalakshmi on 01.16.09 at 2:52 pm

    Hi,

    Iam electronics engineer with 4 years background in IT but not in testing.After a long break,now i have 2 month internship exp in testing.Can anyone pls tell me iam i eligible for CSTE exam.(since they want prior exp of 18 months in relevant field).
    Thanks,
    Viji

    #101 ramana on 02.09.09 at 10:42 am

    pulka tini edanna nakandi ra lafut ga

    #102 dipali band on 02.25.09 at 11:53 am

    I have only 6 month experience in testing then can i give the certification Exam? pls tell me if yes then which i have to give. ? i have experience in manual testing only

    #103 Rudra on 03.04.09 at 12:29 pm

    Hi, Please let me know if there is any training center in Bangalore that offers training for the certification Courses.

    #104 Mini on 03.26.09 at 5:10 pm

    hi,
    I will be moving to the US shortly and am planning to pursue a software testing certification course from there to make a career shift. I am a technical writer and have some basic knowledge of manual testing. Please advise on the type of certifcation course which I can take that can be valid even if I want to take a job in US.

    #105 Shekhar gaur on 03.30.09 at 10:38 am

    Hi All,

    I am Shekhar Gaur working as a Testing Engineer for the last 2 yrs. Can anyone suggests me should I go for ISTQB or for CSTE exam? And how to start the Automation testing? Plz mail me on shekhargaur@gmail.com Thanks in advance …

    #106 Satish Pawal on 03.31.09 at 6:21 am

    Hi All,

    I am Satish Pawal. working as a Testing Engineer for the last 2+ yrs. Can anyone suggests me should I go for Database (Oracle) exam? and How it will beneficial me as Test Engineer. please mail me on pawal.satish@gmail.com Thanks in advance …

    #107 Shahmaulikn on 04.01.09 at 3:05 pm

    hi Shekhar
    Please go with CSTE instead of ISTQB

    #108 dareen on 05.10.09 at 7:31 am

    Hi,can you please provide me with CST past paper?

    #109 dareen on 05.10.09 at 7:32 am

    Hello,

    Can you please provide me with a site or document that contains CST past papers?

    #110 Amal on 07.18.09 at 6:29 pm

    Hi,

    I am CSTE certified tester working in a IT firm. I am planning to take CMST. I think CSTE is better than ISTQB as the industry people consider it as tougher and a better judge of quality. The next exam is on 12th September. For more info log on to http://softwarecertifications.org/

    #111 gopi on 07.20.09 at 3:34 pm

    hi this is gopi from australia ..iam very interested in software testing please tell me the process of certification …and iwant to do the certication in software testing in india
    yours
    gopi

    #112 gopi on 07.20.09 at 3:35 pm

    hi this is gopi from australia ..iam very much interested in software testing please tell me the process of certification …and iwant to do the certication in software testing in india
    yours
    gopi

    #113 Dhanishtha on 08.19.09 at 4:58 am

    Hello,this is dhanishtha from mumbai.I have completed Msc-Information Technology.I am intrested in testing.I am having tesing as a subject in Msc Part II,witch course is sutaible to earn knoledge of testing?
    plz help.

    #114 Rachana on 09.15.09 at 3:55 am

    Its a very good web site which helpful to any person who is not aware of the testing and what actually do in testing

    #115 archana on 10.16.09 at 7:56 am

    I have done s/w testing course from SQTL institute &
    sqtl testing certification.
    what is the next level in testing that i should do to improve my skills for job

    #116 sunil bhati on 11.02.09 at 9:04 am

    I am sunil bhati i want to know about the ISTQB exam and how can i registered in the examination.

    #117 surya on 11.29.09 at 1:19 pm

    I am from chennai.I want to know about CSTE and how to register for the exam.thanks!

    #118 Mukesh on 11.30.09 at 8:20 am

    You can go to http://softwarecertifications.org/
    There you can find each and every information about CSTE.

    #119 sreevani S on 12.30.09 at 6:38 am

    Hi Friends,

    I’m Sreevani. I’m doing internship from 1 year in some S/W company in some internal frame work..
    I want to change my career to testing..Please any body help me out to improve my skills in Testing..

    Many Thanks

    #120 Ram gopal verma on 01.13.10 at 8:41 am

    Hi testing is a good career

    #121 Ram gopal verma on 01.13.10 at 8:42 am

    ha ha ha a…………………………………..

    #122 DrDre on 01.14.10 at 11:08 pm

    Hi Soon, would be interested in your test cases mentioned, how to send you my e-mail address? rgds C.

    #123 sayeeda on 01.16.10 at 3:55 am

    i am 3+ yrs exp in s/w testing can i get job in dubai

    #124 Raju sharma on 01.20.10 at 7:15 pm

    Hi can you please let me know the best institute which provides the training in software testing and has pro metric center for certification as well. Kindly let me know the total fees needs to be paid for the same. Send me the detail on raju.sharma28@gmail.com.

    Regards
    Raju sharma

    #125 venkat on 01.21.10 at 6:57 am

    Hi Raju,

    I too went once to check for ISQTB in NIIT, you can also check there. its about 4500/Rs but it will get change according to market price.

    thanks
    venkat
    venkatesan.v1@gmail.com

    #126 EdwiN . A on 01.30.10 at 6:19 am

    Hi Friends …

    I am Edwin from chennai , have 1+ year exp in Testing , working as Jr.Testing Engineer , Please let me know if there is any training center in chennai that offers training for the ISTQB certification course .

    Thanks and Regards ,
    EdwiN . A

    #127 jaya on 04.28.10 at 9:52 am

    how much coast of ISTQB Certification in india

    #128 venkat.v@itimes.com on 04.28.10 at 11:27 am

    Hi Jay,

    check the above commet, it will get change accordingly….

    i check this in chennai — NIIT

    #129 Jacob on 05.19.10 at 11:46 am

    Hi

    I just completed my MCA .I did my final project with PHP & MySQL.Whether the testing certifications helps me

    #130 Swati on 07.18.10 at 6:44 pm

    hi,

    Actually, I wanted to do the certification course in java so i just wanted to know how to apply for it. I have passed 10+2 and graduation course in bscit. i wanted to complete my certification course in java. So plz can any tell me about this. Thanx
    from
    Swati

    #131 manish on 07.18.10 at 7:52 pm

    Just reading dumps & books . one can get testing knowledge . Dont weste Institute such as SQTL, Seed In fotech , Q spider . They teach only bookish stuff. Never help to real time Projects & future

    #132 nishant on 09.24.10 at 5:41 am

    Hi, Any software tester with experience of 2+ yrs. in manual testing wants job opportunity can contact on my mail

    #133 nishant on 09.24.10 at 6:21 am

    Any software tester who has a experience of 2+ yrs. of manual testing can contact me.

    #134 Shrishail on 10.26.10 at 6:20 am

    HI ,
    I am working as software test engineer and I am intrested in data base testing,Can anyone suggest me info abt the certification which can be helpful to me for future in the database side.

    Thanks in advance,
    Shrishail

    #135 Revathi on 12.21.10 at 9:02 am

    hi, i will be completing my B.E computer science in the month of march,2011. will i be able to apply for any certification in testing?

    #136 pinky goyal on 02.24.11 at 7:31 am

    hi

    I want to knw the whole pattern of testing certifiction

    #137 Shveta on 03.16.11 at 4:03 pm

    Hi, could someone tell me if there is any testing institue who prepare you for ISEB:Adavnced Test Manager certification in Delhi please? If yes, what is the course duration and fee?

    #138 Joyelle on 04.11.11 at 6:59 pm

    That’s realyl thinking out of the box. Thanks!

    #139 syed.sharmila on 05.09.11 at 6:32 am

    Hai sir,

    I completed my M CA in JNTU hyderabad, now i am working one small company as a Testing Engineer, I am intrested to do certifycation exam, pls give me instruction which is the best and how to apply.

    #140 syed.sharmila on 05.09.11 at 6:55 am

    I have 2 months of experience as a test engineer, i am intresting to do manual testing certifycation, pls give me information ,how to proceed farword.

    #141 Harry on 06.10.11 at 9:05 am

    hello guys,

    Why dont u guys give cell numbers here so that u can talk easily i dont even take look for months after leavin comments just easy and share phone numbers……… its easy to ask and solve problems….
    gud luck guys……….

    #142 Harish Nair on 06.13.11 at 10:54 am

    Please write to me for any queries on CSTE, CSQA, CMST or any other certifications from QAI.

    #143 Harish Nair on 06.14.11 at 8:12 am

    Please write to me for any queries on CSTE, CSQA or any other certifications from QAI. I can be reached on harish.nair@qaiglobal.com

    #144 raghav on 06.28.11 at 7:27 am

    any one wants testing certifcation jus send to this mail id so that i will help you for the certification

    #145 raghav on 06.28.11 at 7:27 am

    raghu_ap05@yahoo.com

    #146 KUSUMA on 06.29.11 at 8:04 am

    i am a fresher into testing career and interested to do in ISTQB certification.. could anyone please give me the details of it or any other certifications related to testing….

    #147 GSL TEchnologies on 06.29.11 at 2:06 pm

    Please contact GSL Technologies
    info@gsl-technologies.com
    044-22550643

    #148 GSL TEchnologies on 06.29.11 at 2:07 pm

    ISTQB training and exam provider in velachery
    near Vijayanagar bus terminus

    #149 Najam on 08.18.11 at 7:52 am

    Centers in Pakistan

    Proceed Institute of Management and IT (PIMIT)
    726B, F-II, Johar Town
    Lahore, Punjab
    Pakistan 54000

    PLANWEL
    A-1, L.C.H.S., Block-20,
    Gulistan-e-Jauhar,
    Karachi
    Pakistan 75290

    SoftWorld Intl Pvt Ltd.
    406 Landmark Plaza, l.l. Chundrigar Road
    Karachi, Sind
    Pakistan 74200

    #150 tester on 08.23.11 at 10:25 am

    hello friends,
    I want to write certification exam,am a 2+ years experience of software testing please guide me which one better

    #151 nitin on 10.08.11 at 10:12 am

    I am fresher and I want to do job in testing domain.I have also completed Diploma in software testing and Mtech in comp science and industrial mathematics from pune university but problem is that i am facing lots of problem regarding job can anyone suggest me requirement so that i can follow my career path.

    #152 Mangala on 11.30.11 at 6:59 am

    Am planning to take ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Manager certification.
    I have arround 5 years of experiance, Does anyone has sample test papers.

    If yes .Reply,then will post the mail id.

    #153 shilpa on 12.18.11 at 7:07 am

    Hi i am a complet fresher.i completed my Diploma in Testing from Seed infotech n i want a certification can u please tell me how to apply for ISTQB online exam

    Thanks in Advance
    Shilpa

    #154 latha on 02.06.12 at 2:09 pm

    hiii,

    i have completed Bsc electronics and doing mca in open unversity, i dont have experenice in IT sector,
    so pls let me know wherther i can go for software testing..? pls guide in this regard …

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