Software Testing Certification
Software Testing Certification - What are my options?
Certification for Software Testing is provided by both the ISEB and the ISTQB.
This has led to some confusion in the past – however the two bodies now work together to provide a unified approach.
There is a lot of complicated information out there about the history of all this.
HOWEVER – In very simple terms…
- BOTH organisations provide the Software Testing Foundation Certification
- ISEB provides the Intermediate Software Testing Certification (but this is not required to take the Advanced level)
- ISTQB is the certifying body for the Advanced Software Testing Qualifications
Read on for more details about each Certification Level, and the Software Testing Training Courses that we offer for each.
Software Testing Foundation is a Certification offered by both ISEB and ISTQB using a unified syllabus. This is why you will see the qualification referred to as ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation. We offer a 3-day Software Testing Foundation course which includes examination and certification.
Software Testing Intermediate is a Certification only offered by ISEB. It sits between the Foundation and Advanced certifications in terms of the level of content. You must achieve the Software Testing Foundation Certificate before the Intermediate.
IMPORTANT! – The Software Testing Intermediate Certification is NOT a prerequisite for the Advanced Software Testing Certifications (described below)
We offer a 4-day Software Testing Intermediate course which includes examination and certification.
The Advanced Software Testing Certifications and provided be ISTQB, and there are 3 different Certification options available.
These are:
ISTQB Advanced Certificate for Test Managers
This is an advanced level qualification for test managers suitable for those who are expecting to be actively involved in the management of any aspect of software testing. We offer a 5-day Advanced Software Testing for Test Managers training course, which includes an additional day for revision and examination (totalling 6 days)
ISTQB Advanced Certificate for Test Analysts
This is an advanced level qualification for test analysts which is aimed at all testers who are actively involved in the analysis, specification, design and execution aspects of software testing and want to gain greater knowledge and recognition of test analysis and its application. In addition it is strongly recommended by the syllabus board that candidates also have at least 18 months experience in Software Testing prior to training. We offer a 5-day Advanced Software Testing for Test Analysts training course, which includes an additional day for revision and examination (totalling 6 days)
ISTQB Advanced Certificate for Technical Test Analysts
This is an advanced level qualification for technical test analysts which is aimed at those who have achieved an advanced point in their careers and are expecting to be actively involved in test analysis, as well as those who want a deeper understanding of technical test analysis, such as project managers, quality managers and software development managers. We offer a 5-day Advanced Software Testing for Technical Test Analysts training course, which includes an additional day for revision and examination (totalling 6 days)