Certification Opportunities for 2008
Software Certifications, a division of the Quality Assurance Institute Worldwide (QAI), is announcing exciting new certification opportunities for 2008, including:
- Manager Level Certifications: Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ), and Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)
- Associate Level Certifications: Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST), and Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)
- Online Certification Exams at Educational Testing Service’s (ETS) Prometric Testing Centers
Additional information on these and other changes from Software Certifications
Benefits of Certification
The Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) certifications are industry recognized by both business professionals and management. Obtaining a Certification:
- Demonstrates a level of understanding of relevant principles and practices
- Enables management to distinguish skilled individuals in the field
- Expands career opportunities
Certified Software Quality Assurance Analyst (CSQA)
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession. CSQAs become members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, potentially more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance in the role as advisor to management.
Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
The Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) certification is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality control in the IT profession. CSTEs become members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, potentially more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance in the role as advisor to management.
Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)
The need for improved and more reliable Software Project Management calls for professionals who can effectively design, manage, test, and monitor the status of software projects. Organizations now demand high quality software, delivered on time and within budget. Certification is recommended as a means to define the Common Body of Knowledge for the practice of software project management, and to evaluate an individual’s ability to apply that knowledge to practice.
Resources
Access the following resources for certification assistance:
QAI - Training and seminars, conferences, QAI BookstoreSoftware QA Test - Software Testers forum and archive
SQA Tester - Great site dedicated to methods and common practices
Agile Modeling - Effective practices for Agile Modeling and documentation
Cem Kaner, J.D, Ph.D - Home page of testing guru
Mindtools - Training for 100 essential life, career and management skills
Aptest - Software testing solutions from manual to custom automated test environments
The Process Group - Forum and newsletter for software professionals
StickyMinds - Articles, discussion forums and online resources
Software Test & Performance Magazine - Online magazine with free issue download
SQA Forums - Software Testing and Quality Assurance discussion site
QAZone by Empirix - Industry trends, methodology and best practices
Certification Examinations
Exam and registration details can be found through QAI at:
www.softwarecertifications.org
Proctors Needed! We are looking for individuals interested in proctoring certification exams in our area. If you are interested please contact us at certification@semisqaa.org.
Certification Committee
Join the Certification Committee! Participation in the Certification Committee involves facilitating the hosting of Certification exams in the area. The Certification Committee coordinates the forming of study groups for the Certification exams, if the demand exists, as well as responding to Certification questions. SEMISQAA membership is required to join this committee. For additional information contact certification@semisqaa.org.