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Certification is a big step; a big decision. Certification identifies an individual as a quality assurance leader. Certification earns the candidate the respect of colleagues and managers. One or more of these certifications is frequently a prerequisite for promotion or acquiring a new position. The certification program is proudly administered by QAI Global Institute.

   

Since its inception, Software Certifications has certified more than 38,000 IT professionals worldwide. An increasing number of international organizations recognize Software Certifications as the worldwide authority for confirmation and assessment of an individual's competencies in their respective IT software domain. Software Certifications had its beginning in 1980 as the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) which was established to represent the IT quality professional.

The first Certification began development in 1985 and the first formal examination process was launched in 1990. Software Certifications covers five major domains and provides ten Professional Certifications. These internationally-recognized, examination-based and vendor-independent programs provide full career paths for people from entry level to experienced managers. Delivered through Prometric Testing centers and sponsored QAI test sites, the exams are available in over 135 countries at more than 3000 test locations including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates and the USA amidst many others.

Software Certifications aligned to the Testing Body of Knowledge (STBoK) evaluate awareness of Testing principles, knowledge of the testing function, the different types of Testing and the techniques and the tools which can be used to carry out and manage this Testing processes.

We offer the following certifications in Software Testing:
  • Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST): A Foundation Level Certification of Software Testers, Software Developers, System Analysts and fresh engineering graduates.
    • Demonstrates an understanding of Testing principles and practices.
    • Suitable for fresh engineers interested in marketing a career Testing
  • Certified Software Tester (CSTE): A Practitioner level Certification for Test engineer, Test Architects, Design Analysts and Test Leads.
    • Demonstrates a professional competency for practice of Quality Control and Testing
  • Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST): A Managerial Level Certification for test managers, Test Leads, Architects and project Managers.
    • Demonstrates capabilities to practice and manage the Software Testing function.
    • Suitable for existing and to-be managers in the Software Testing function.
In India, organisations who have QAI certified personnel include Hewlett Packard, KPMG, Satyam, Texas instruments, Tata Infotech, Motorola, Polaris, Nucleus, Siemens, Syntel, TCS, Infosys, Datamatics, Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab, IBM, Cognizant Technology Solutions India, HCL Technologies, Covansys, BAAN Info Systems, CSC India, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Techspan, Birlasoft …and many more

For more information visit www.softwarecertifications.org
 
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What is Testing Certification?
Certification is formal recognition of a level of proficiency in the information technology (IT) quality assurance industry. The recipient is acknowledged as having an overall comprehension of the disciplines and skills represented in a comprehensive body of knowledge for a respective software discipline.

Why become certified?

As the IT industry becomes more competitive, the ability for management to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. Certification demonstrates a level of understanding in carrying out quality assurance principles and practices. Acquiring the designation of CASQ, CSQA, CMSQ, CAST, CSTE, CMST, CSBA or CSPM indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession. CASQs, CSQAs, CMSQs, CASTs, CSTEs CMSTs, CSBAs and CSPMs gain recognition as software quality profession, achieve potentially more rapid career advancement, and gain greater acceptance in the role as advisor to management.

Program History
Software Certifications had its beginning in 1980 as the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) was established as a professional association formed to represent the quality assurance profession. The first certification began development in 1985 and the first formal examination process was launched in 1990. Today, the Certification Program is global; with approximately 34,000 active certificants in Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.







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