This post is basically related to all those who are preparing or thinking for preparing for “Software testing” to choose it as their career by becoming professional testers, test managers or students who are pursuing their graduation & masters in BCA, M.tech, MCA, B.tech, BSc.IT etc.
This post is basically designed as a guide for ISTQB certification and providing their benefits for a job as well as career. People who are associated with software testing are aware of the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification.
ISTQB Certification Introduction:
An internationally accepted software testing certification, ISTQB certification is conducted by its member boards through a testing exam provider. The head office of ISTQB is located in Belgium and it was founded in 2002. After cracking the exam professionals who have skills and are capable in testing field gets advanced knowledge of software testing.
The member boards are basically an exam provider organization which offer exams locally and internationally which includes online testing certification. ISTQB certified tester certificates are provided to the candidates who have successfully pass the exam. ISTQB is represented by a member board in 70 countries where the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification is available.
The member board names differ from country to country for example in the United States it is called American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB) while in India it’s called Indian Testing Board (ITB). The syllabus for the exam, the questions, pattern of the exam and all the other details remain the same.
ISTQB Certification Eligibility Criteria:
ISTQB certification can make you reach greater heights in your career by giving you a competitive edge and it does not matter whether you are an experienced software tester or just planning to start your career. The certification of testing would definitely increase your chances of getting hired as certifications have always been a most important factor of professionals in IT companies’ jobs. The number of certified testers is increasing rapidly as ISTQB certification is one of the fastest growing certifications in the world.
ISTQB Certification Importance:
- · The foundation level of examination requires no minimum qualification or experience.
- · This means that you can take the foundation level of examination while you are in college, in between jobs or try to switch your career into testing.
- · In comparison with another type of certifications, ISTQB is comparatively less expensive.
- · Specific to the level of certification you are authorized to use the logo of a certified tester.
- · Anyone from IT or non-IT field can take up this online testing certification.
- · The certification comes along with 3 levels and foundation level certification does not require any work experience.
- · This ISTQB certification helps you in getting the job anywhere in the world unlikely the other type of certifications which are recognized only country wise.
- ·, Unlike CSTP certification which is valid only for three years, ISTQB certification doesn’t expire and is valid for a lifetime.
Different Levels of ISQTB Certification:
· Foundation Level Certification.
· Advanced Level Certification.
· Expert Level Certification.
Since the importance of ISTQB certification is very much and also there is a requirement of professional knowledge of testing. So, to help out all the awaiting candidates for ISTQB certification, EduPie Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd is conducting an online ISTQB Certification on 15th October 2018. For more details feel free to contact us @ edupie.debesh@gmail.com.
Reference: EduPie Blog
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