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Software Testing Certifications

Posted In | Career in software Testing, QA certifications, Testing Skill Improvement

As a test engineer or QA engineer it is very important to have at least one of the Software testing certifications. This will help to broaden the software testing knowledge, also helpful for testing employees to get the promotion in their respective field in large MNC’s.

Here I am listing some important software testing certifications:
See the description to know why should one go for the respective certification.

CQA-Certified Quality Analyst:
For Professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession.

CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer:
Intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program.

CSTP- Certified Software Test Professional:
To teach individuals from different disciplines sound and effective testing techniques and methods and to certify them as Software Testing Professionals.

CQE- Quality Engineer Certificate:
CQE is designed for those who understand the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control.

Quality Manager Certification:
For those who understand quality principles and standards in relation to organization and human resource management

CSQE- Certified Software Quality Engineer:
CSQE is designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementation; have a thorough understanding of software inspection and testing, verification, and validation; and can implement software development and maintenance processes and methods

CQIA- Quality Improvement Associate Certificate:
CQIA is designed to assess basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses by individuals who are involved in quality improvement projects, but do not necessarily come from traditional quality areas.

To apply for any of the certification or to know more in detail about any certification you can refer following links:

ASQ American society for quality Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
American society for quality Quality Improvement Associate
SSBB Six sigma black belt certification
ISEBQualification in software testing
ISTQB Certified tester International software quality institute
Mercury tools certifications
CSQA Certified software quality analyst
Rational certifications
Segue tools certifications




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    • 50 comments ↓

    #1 TesterQA on 04.10.07 at 5:25 am

    Thank you for useful information ralated to testing.

    Warm Rgs
    Editior
    http://www.testerqa.com

    #2 Vijay on 04.10.07 at 6:15 am

    Here are the links where you can find more about these certifications

    CSTP

    CSTE

    CSPM

    #3 Debasis Pradhan on 06.22.07 at 8:17 am

    If someone is interested in Testing Certifications, here is another link which might interest you: A href=”http://software-testing-zone.blogspot.com/2007/04/best-certification-in-software-testing.html”>Best ceritification in Software Testing

    #4 How to apply for Software Testing certifcation exam on 08.23.07 at 9:46 am

    [...] 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 [...]

    #5 Trupti Gandhi on 09.17.07 at 6:54 am

    Hi
    Thanks for giving very valuable information

    i want to know in very deep about QA Certification
    Actully i had done DOEACC B LEVEL and i want to go for QA Cert… so at the initial stage which Certification is better for me??
    and i want to clearify you that currently i m working on WEB Application testing so i want to gain cerfication only or specailisted for web application

    #6 Vinodhkumar on 09.20.07 at 8:26 am

    Can u tell me some certification in testing which is cheap.These certifications seem to be very costly.

    #7 Sarathi on 09.21.07 at 7:38 am

    I’m a fresher with MCA, i’m interesting to do some certification in Testings. How can i?

    #8 seetha on 10.23.07 at 1:21 pm

    Hi All,

    In brainbench you have some certification like Software Testing and Software quality assurance which is cheap than other certifications,

    Complete portions are displayed in the website, http://www.brainbench.com

    #9 Meenakshi on 11.16.07 at 6:22 am

    Hi,

    Can anyone refer some links or provide sample questions related to Certification in Testing..

    #10 Manu on 12.04.07 at 8:51 am

    Hi,

    Can anyone refer me some sample papers related to istqb certification in testing

    #11 Meenakshi on 12.05.07 at 4:52 am

    Hi Vijay,

    Please let me know what is the subjective question – we do have four papers (2 objective types and 2 subjective types)

    Regards,
    Meenakshi

    #12 deepa on 12.19.07 at 11:35 am

    hi
    i want to know in which website do i get sample question papers of testing

    #13 vidhya on 01.02.08 at 4:00 pm

    what certification is the best to do for a test manager?

    #14 Santhosh on 01.06.08 at 3:35 pm

    Hi.
    I want to know in which site I can get previous question papers regarding software testing.Also thanks for providing the information regarding testing exam procedure.

    #15 priya on 01.11.08 at 11:14 am

    Hi

    Vijay your doing a great job. The information you provide is very helpful.

    I am working as a Software tesing Trainee. I am supposed to take up a Certification course. I am very confused as to i should take up CSPT or any other certification???? Please guide me as to which is the best course and one happening in the industry.

    #16 Sandeep on 02.11.08 at 9:24 am

    Hi Vijay

    There is a certification “CSTM – Software Certified Test Manager”. Just wanted to know the authenticity of the cerificate and the value in current market.

    Regards
    Sandeep

    #17 Sreenivas on 02.11.08 at 9:48 am

    Could you pls let me know how to do the certifications on Testing at free of cost?

    #18 mohan on 02.11.08 at 10:18 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

    #19 SHILPA on 02.17.08 at 8:32 am

    could u please say whethet CSTE or ISTQB is better option. and its details and some links .Thanks

    #20 Raj on 02.20.08 at 8:08 am

    Hai Vijay could u please say whether CSTE or ISTQB or CSTP is better option. and its details and some links .Thanks plz do reply ASAP

    #21 Shobha on 02.28.08 at 12:10 pm

    could I know that, It is possible to do online Mannual Testing job from home?If possible, please tell me the ways.Thanks

    #22 Anupama on 03.05.08 at 6:58 am

    Hi Vijay,

    Can you please provide previous year question papers. As it will be easy to prepare for those who r taking the exams.

    Thanks

    #23 pappu on 03.06.08 at 12:07 am

    Hi Raj n Shilpa,
    U both have asked the same question. Here is the answer. CSTE certification for experienced people n ISTQB for inexperienced people. ISTQB is foundation level exam for people who dont have experience. If you have experience go for CSTE.

    #24 Jitendra Nath on 03.23.08 at 3:19 pm

    @ Pappu

    Its not tat CSTE certification is for experienced ppl & ISTQB is for inexperienced ppl. There r many experienced ppl who r still unable to clear the ISTQB foundation level. It all depends on the representing or reproducing levels of his/her knowledge and especially the hardwork tat the individual does for the exam preparation.

    I request all the bloggers to provide perfect guidance or help in this type of discussions. Remember tat the information tat we pass to others helps them to shape their CAREER. So, no flaw statements pls.

    #25 Megha on 04.02.08 at 7:27 am

    IS ISTQB Exam certification help

    #26 Vimal on 04.02.08 at 2:56 pm

    I’m currently doing UAT env. testing,so what certication will me for my career and i can prefer.

    #27 Vimal on 04.02.08 at 2:57 pm

    I’m currently doing UAT env. testing,so what certication will help me for my career and i can prefer.

    #28 deepak on 04.20.08 at 2:58 pm

    please tell me free certification course in software

    #29 shubhangi on 06.28.08 at 7:12 am

    could I know that, It is possible to do online Mannual Testing job from home?If possible, please tell me the ways. please explain. Thanks.

    #30 BHISHAM KUMAR on 08.05.08 at 6:12 pm

    SINCE IAM FRESH B-COM PASS GRADUATE AND IAM ALSO PURSUING SOFTWARE TESTING COURSE MY QUESTION IS WHAT IS SCOPE FOR AFTER COMPLETE OF THIS COURSE

    #31 Shalini on 09.30.08 at 5:15 am

    Hi Vijay,
    I came to know abut this site jus few days back.but it helped me lot by giving me answers to so many questions. i wrote the ISEB-ISTQB dual certification exam. but i couldnt pass it two times. can you suggest me some book or site which can help me?

    #32 A Alam on 10.17.08 at 3:28 pm

    Hi,

    Atlast! i found a great help through this website, many thanks for this.Iam new to IT field & you have mentioned it is necessary to have at least 18months of exp to apply for a certification.Iam verymuch interested in pursuing my career in Software testing.Please suggest me how to goahead.

    Thanks & regards,
    A Alam

    #33 ajay jain on 12.23.08 at 7:15 am

    what is slice based testing? can anybody help me…

    #34 ajay jain on 12.23.08 at 7:16 am

    cn anybody give me da link for da follwoing topics….
    slice based testing, domain testing and why testing is so hard?

    #35 stee on 12.30.08 at 12:01 pm

    Hi,

    I want to be proficient in QTP.
    please let me know a good book to have hands on experience in QTP.

    #36 Pankaj Munjal on 02.11.09 at 3:55 pm

    Dear Ajay,

    Answer to your questions:

    Slice Based Testing:
    In some systems, you can control the grain of switching between tasks or processes. The size of the time quantum that you choose can make race bugs, time-outs, interrupt-related problems, and other time-related problems more or less likely. Of course, coverage is an difficult problem here because you aren’t just varying time-slice settings through every possible value. You also have to decide which tests to run under each setting. Given a planned set of test cases per setting, the coverage measure looks at the number of settings you’ve covered.

    Domain testing:

    Domain testing can be described as functional testing where the test bed and test cases are prepared based on the business/functional flow of the application.

    #37 HMTs on 06.03.09 at 10:46 am

    Hi,
    I’m new to this site..
    First ,thanx to all for helping each other…
    I’m in final year of MCA (pune) & intrested in s/w testing .
    i got information about these courses but will u give starting point so that I can start my careers Preparation right now. Also How is careers growth in s/w testing….
    plz reply sooooon…
    Thanx in advance…..

    #38 Ansi on 10.01.09 at 6:48 am

    Hello everyone….

    Can anyone provide me sample papers for Brainbench certification for software Testing

    #39 somebody mail me the sample papers on 10.04.09 at 3:18 pm

    i m preparing for ISTQB (foundation level) exam….can somebody plz mail me the sample papers or send me the links whre i can get them…thankx in advance

    #40 manu on 10.29.09 at 12:02 pm

    sir i want to know what is the eligibilty criteria for software testing course

    #41 Fernando Avirez on 11.26.09 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for the listing with the links.

    #42 sakil on 12.01.09 at 7:31 am

    Hi,
    From where can i find the material for Certified Software Tester (CST) certification?

    The certification link is http://www.software-testing.com/web/CTPP.html

    Please help.

    #43 neha on 12.02.09 at 4:02 am

    i have done mca and now interested in software testing course ,which certifcation course is better for me and what is the course fee ?And also want to know that mca is suitable for doing this course or should only take development field thanks

    #44 Govardhan Reddy M on 12.04.09 at 5:13 am

    Dear Neha (#42),
    Why to waste fresher period for certifications?
    Just hunt a job as a fresher, Then you can go ahead with any number of certifications.

    What to do with certifications – If no job in hand?
    Just think. Because its not that much easy to get a job once you complete your fresher period, Though you’ve many certifications in hand. Simple.

    Good luck.

    Regards,
    Govardhan Reddy M,
    Software Test Engineer.
    “Law of win says, Lets not do it in my way or your way, But lets do it in the best way”.

    #45 Mithun on 12.09.09 at 9:54 am

    Hi all
    I have started my career as a manual testing.So for freshers is there any certification that I can do now???

    #46 karthika on 01.21.10 at 1:06 pm

    hi,

    i have 1.5 years experiance in manual testing.i’m planned to do certification exam. can u tell me the which is best course.. pls mail me rkarthikadevi@yahoo.co.in

    #47 venkat.v on 01.21.10 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Karthika,

    There are some levels to take certification exams. its depends on your experience. upto 4yrs of exp u can attend ISQTB/CSTE.

    thanks
    venkat
    eesan652@hotmail.com

    #48 vikrant on 03.03.10 at 7:34 pm

    hi,
    I am interesting in build my career in S/W testing.
    I am preparing for ISTQB foundation level exam.
    “”The problem is should I able to give this exam I am pursuing my B.tech..?”"
    please , guide me..
    Thanks

    #49 rajeev on 04.28.10 at 11:10 am

    hi
    i am doing btech computer science engg. 2nd year any one please tell me have any need for me.and which course is better for me like guy .whats abt course fee .is it available in cochin india . or need to move any other place…
    thanks

    #50 pramod jadhav on 05.03.10 at 12:47 pm

    Hi All,
    I am working in reputed BPO industry on Sr CSE post ,
    but i want to switch on S/w testing field can anybody guide me for testing certification, i gone throug ISTQB site but unable to find exam location and date for the same for foundation level exam.
    thank you
    pramod

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