Software Testing 相關的certification
這是目前我收集到有關software testing 的certification, 大部分是國外的, 最後一個是國內的. 基本上國外的都只能在國外考, 因為目前沒有看到國內有人代理.
不過關於証照這東西, 在台灣軟體業界好像不是很重視, 可能是因為太多paper MSCE, 讓人家以為証照是很容易通過, 只要背背考古題就可以過了, 沒有什麼價值. 讓原本用意不錯的東西, 瞬間變的一文不值.
我發現這些考試中, 有些國外有名的作者還寫了不少參考書籍, 像是Rex Black, 還真懂得撈一筆, 下次可以和大家介紹一下.
1. Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
(1) URL
http://www.softwarecertifications.org/
(2) Description
- The Certified Software Tester (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 Tester (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.
2. Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)
(1) URL
http://www.softwarecertifications.org/
(2) Description
- The Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) certification establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the capabilities and competencies of software testing professionals that are working at, or soon will work at, the software testing management level.
- Acquiring the designation of Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) indicates a level of professional competence in both the principles and practices of software testing, demonstrating the skills and capabilities necessary to manage the software test function.
- CMST certification provides IT upper management a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management level positions.
- The CMST certification provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills.
3. ISTQB Certified Tester
(1) URL:
http://www.astqb.org/
(2)
A. ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)
a. Entry-level certification: 0+ years of experience
b. Description
* Understanding concepts for general types of applications
* Experience Requirement: None
* Certification Prerequisite: None
* Re-Certification Requirement: None
* Continuing Education Requirement: None
c. Goals
* Ensure a broad understanding of the fundamental and key concepts in software testing
* Provide a foundation for professional growth
* Ensure an understanding of key concepts in software testing by committed test professionals
B. ISTQB Certified Tester, Advanced Level (CTAL)
a. Mid-level certification: 5+ years experience
b. Description
* Understanding and tailoring of concepts for specific applications
* Experience Requirement: 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a relevant 4-year degree
* Certification Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)
* Re-Certification Requirement: None
* Continuing Education Requirement: None
c. Types
* Technical Test Analyst
* Test Analyst
* Test Manager
d. Goals
* Ensure consistent understanding and execution of proven cutting-edge techniques by seasoned test professionals
* Support on-going professional growth
* Lead the software testing profession
4. Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA)
(1) URL
http://www.asq.org/certification/quality-improvement-associate/
(2) Description
The Certified Quality Improvement Associate has a basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses and is involved in quality improvement projects, but doesn't necessarily come from a traditional quality area.
5. Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
(1) URL:
http://www.testinginstitute.com/cstp.php
(2) Description:
The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) has been offering the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) certification since 1999.
CSTP is an education-based certification, based on a Body of Knowledge that covers areas essential for every test professional to effectively perform their job in testing projects.
(3) Objectives
* Help individuals develop their software testing skills through formal education
* Establish a common skill set for software testing professionals according to a well-defined Body of Knowledge
* Create a pool of qualified software testing professionals
* Prepare candidates for a wider range of software testing assignments
* Complement company in-house and on-the-job training programs
* Provide professional recognition and career enhancement
(4) Requirements
Two requirements must be satisfied before the CSTP certification can be granted. These are:
A. Formal Education Requirement
B. Job Experience Requirement
6. Certified Test Manager (CTM)
(1) URL:
http://www.testinginstitute.com/ctm.php
(2) Description
Although CSTP has been serving the purpose of establishing a foundation of software testing and providing test professionals with the skill and knowledge necessary to perform different test activities, a gap still exists in the management skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project and the test organization. The Certified Test Manager (CTM) certification has been created to fill this gap. CTM is based on the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK) developed by IIST through its Advisory Board.
(3) Objectives
The CTM Certification was developed to fill the gap in the management skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project and the test organization. Specifically, CTM aims at achieving the following objectives:
* Help individuals develop their test management skills through formal education
* Establish a common skill set for software test managers and test leads based on a well-defined Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK)
* Create a pool of qualified software test managers
* Prepare test professionals, especially those who achieved the Certified Test Professional (CSTP) designation for management and lead positions in software testing projects
* Provide professional recognition and career enhancement for those who manage test projects.
(4) Requirements
Two requirements must be satisfied before the CTM certification can be granted. These are:
1. Formal Education Requirement
2. Job Experience Requirement
7. 軟體測試工程師(Certified Software Test Engineer，CSTE)
(1) URL
http://www.csq.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=435&ctNode=30
這是目前我收集到有關software testing 的certification, 大部分是國外的, 最後一個是國內的. 基本上國外的都只能在國外考, 因為目前沒有看到國內有人代理.
不過關於証照這東西, 在台灣軟體業界好像不是很重視, 可能是因為太多paper MSCE, 讓人家以為証照是很容易通過, 只要背背考古題就可以過了, 沒有什麼價值. 讓原本用意不錯的東西, 瞬間變的一文不值.
我發現這些考試中, 有些國外有名的作者還寫了不少參考書籍, 像是Rex Black, 還真懂得撈一筆, 下次可以和大家介紹一下.
1. Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
(1) URL
http://www.softwarecertifications.org/
(2) Description
- The Certified Software Tester (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 Tester (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.
2. Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)
(1) URL
http://www.softwarecertifications.org/
(2) Description
- The Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) certification establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the capabilities and competencies of software testing professionals that are working at, or soon will work at, the software testing management level.
- Acquiring the designation of Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) indicates a level of professional competence in both the principles and practices of software testing, demonstrating the skills and capabilities necessary to manage the software test function.
- CMST certification provides IT upper management a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management level positions.
- The CMST certification provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills.
3. ISTQB Certified Tester
(1) URL:
http://www.astqb.org/
(2)
A. ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)
a. Entry-level certification: 0+ years of experience
b. Description
* Understanding concepts for general types of applications
* Experience Requirement: None
* Certification Prerequisite: None
* Re-Certification Requirement: None
* Continuing Education Requirement: None
c. Goals
* Ensure a broad understanding of the fundamental and key concepts in software testing
* Provide a foundation for professional growth
* Ensure an understanding of key concepts in software testing by committed test professionals
B. ISTQB Certified Tester, Advanced Level (CTAL)
a. Mid-level certification: 5+ years experience
b. Description
* Understanding and tailoring of concepts for specific applications
* Experience Requirement: 5 years of experience; or 3 years of experience with a relevant 4-year degree
* Certification Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)
* Re-Certification Requirement: None
* Continuing Education Requirement: None
c. Types
* Technical Test Analyst
* Test Analyst
* Test Manager
d. Goals
* Ensure consistent understanding and execution of proven cutting-edge techniques by seasoned test professionals
* Support on-going professional growth
* Lead the software testing profession
4. Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA)
(1) URL
http://www.asq.org/certification/quality-improvement-associate/
(2) Description
The Certified Quality Improvement Associate has a basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses and is involved in quality improvement projects, but doesn't necessarily come from a traditional quality area.
5. Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
(1) URL:
http://www.testinginstitute.com/cstp.php
(2) Description:
The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) has been offering the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) certification since 1999.
CSTP is an education-based certification, based on a Body of Knowledge that covers areas essential for every test professional to effectively perform their job in testing projects.
(3) Objectives
* Help individuals develop their software testing skills through formal education
* Establish a common skill set for software testing professionals according to a well-defined Body of Knowledge
* Create a pool of qualified software testing professionals
* Prepare candidates for a wider range of software testing assignments
* Complement company in-house and on-the-job training programs
* Provide professional recognition and career enhancement
(4) Requirements
Two requirements must be satisfied before the CSTP certification can be granted. These are:
A. Formal Education Requirement
B. Job Experience Requirement
6. Certified Test Manager (CTM)
(1) URL:
http://www.testinginstitute.com/ctm.php
(2) Description
Although CSTP has been serving the purpose of establishing a foundation of software testing and providing test professionals with the skill and knowledge necessary to perform different test activities, a gap still exists in the management skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project and the test organization. The Certified Test Manager (CTM) certification has been created to fill this gap. CTM is based on the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK) developed by IIST through its Advisory Board.
(3) Objectives
The CTM Certification was developed to fill the gap in the management skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project and the test organization. Specifically, CTM aims at achieving the following objectives:
* Help individuals develop their test management skills through formal education
* Establish a common skill set for software test managers and test leads based on a well-defined Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK)
* Create a pool of qualified software test managers
* Prepare test professionals, especially those who achieved the Certified Test Professional (CSTP) designation for management and lead positions in software testing projects
* Provide professional recognition and career enhancement for those who manage test projects.
(4) Requirements
Two requirements must be satisfied before the CTM certification can be granted. These are:
1. Formal Education Requirement
2. Job Experience Requirement
7. 軟體測試工程師(Certified Software Test Engineer，CSTE)
(1) URL
http://www.csq.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=435&ctNode=30
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