Some Context. Test certifications have been around since the late 1980 s (QAI CQA)

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1 ISTQB in a Nutshell

2 Some Context Test certifications have been around since the late 1980 s (QAI CQA) c CSTE (QAI) c CSTP (IIST) c ISEB Not everyone likes test certification, but is has been highly successful around the world Certification does not guarantee proficiency of practice, but it indicates the attainment of knowledge.

3 Vision To continually improve and advance the software testing profession by: defining and maintaining a Body of Knowledge which allows testers to be certified based on best practices, connecting the international software testing community, and encouraging research. International Software Testing Qualifications Board

4 48 boards in 72 countries The countries in which ISTQB operates contribute to over 90% of the world-wide GDP

5 About the ASTQB ASTQB is the national board for ISTQB Software Tester Certification These board members are a group of highly experienced experts in software testing who volunteer their time to the development, maintenance, and promotion of the ISTQB Certified Tester program in the U.S. The ASTQB is a non-profit organization ASTQB promotes and facilitates ISTQB certification in the US March 31, 2013 ISTQB and ASTQB are registered trademarks

6 ISTQB Creation of new syllabi Definition of world-wide rules Working Group activities Examination Body Administers exams Issues certificates Member Board Translation/Release of new syllabi Accreditation of training providers Creation and release of exam questions Adoption of ISTQB rules Contribution to ISTQB Working Groups Certified tester Accredited Training Provider Creation of course materials Delivery of courses

7 World Trend of Certifications As of April 2013, the ISTQB has over 300,000 certificates issued

8 US Trend of Certifications At the end of 2012, the ASTQB had 12,734 certificates issued

9 Syllabi = basis for both training offerings and exams Based on established Body of Knowledge, including Glossary Syllabus chapters indicate proportional distribution of emphasis on topics. Learning Objectives stated in terms of specified knowledge levels:

10 Learning Objectives for the Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing (K2) Outline the activities of the Technical Test Analyst within a risk-based approach for planning and executing technical testing. (K3) for Structure-Based Testing Write test cases from a given specification item by applying the condition testing test design technique to achieve a defined level of coverage. (K4) for Using Checklists in Reviews Analyze a section of code or pseudo-code and identify problems according to a syllabus-referenced checklist. [Advanced Level Syllabus: Technical Test Analyst]

11 Test Manager Expert Level Certifications Test Automation Improving the Test Process Security Testing Advanced Technical Test Analyst Advanced Test Manager Advanced Test Analyst Foundation Level Certification

12 Expert Improving the Test Process Expert Test Management Expert Test Automation Expert Security Tester Certified Tester Advanced Level Full Advanced Test Manager Test Analyst Technical Test Analyst Certified Tester Foundation Level Foundation

13 Exams Multiple-choice questions for Foundation and Advanced Level For Expert Level, an essay is also required Foundation exams: 40 questions, 1 hour Advanced, Expert exams: 65 questions, 3 hours Proportional distribution of questions on the basis of syllabus topics, timing, and/or learning objectives Distribution of questions on the basis of knowledge levels in syllabus Advanced exams have proportional points for questions based on learning objective

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18 For More Information Syllabi and glossary Exam schedules Training providers White paper on the Value of ISTQB Certification National board links International conferences and events

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21 Your Questions and Comments

22 Thank You!