Software Testing Certifications

As a test engineer or QA engineer it is very important to have at least one of the Software testing certifications. This will help to broaden the software testing knowledge, also helpful for testing employees to get the promotion in their respective field in large MNC’s.
Here I am listing some important software testing certifications:
See the description to know why should one go for the respective certification.
CQA-Certified Quality Analyst:
For Professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession.
CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer:
Intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program.
CSTP- Certified Software Test Professional:
To teach individuals from different disciplines sound and effective testing techniques and methods and to certify them as Software Testing Professionals.
CQE- Quality Engineer Certificate:
CQE is designed for those who understand the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control.
Quality Manager Certification:
For those who understand quality principles and standards in relation to organization and human resource management
CSQE- Certified Software Quality Engineer:
CSQE is designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementation; have a thorough understanding of software inspection and testing, verification, and validation; and can implement software development and maintenance processes and methods
CQIA- Quality Improvement Associate Certificate:
CQIA is designed to assess basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses by individuals who are involved in quality improvement projects, but do not necessarily come from traditional quality areas.

ASQ American society for quality Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
American society for quality Quality Improvement Associate
SSBB Six sigma black belt certification
ISEBQualification in software testing
ISTQB Certified tester International software quality institute
Mercury tools certifications
CSQA Certified software quality analyst
Rational certifications
Segue tools certifications

International Certifications:
1) Foundation Level :
Know more at : http://www.istqb.org/fileadmin/media/SyllabusFoundation.pdf
2) Advanced Level :
Know more at : http://www.istqb.org/fileadmin/media/SyllabusAdvanced.pdf
QA institute certifications :
1) Certified Software Tester (CSTE) :
know more at : http://www.softwarecertifications.org/qai_cste.htm
2) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) :
know more at : http://www.softwarecertifications.org/qai_cqa.htm
3) Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) :
know more at : http://www.softwarecertifications.org/qai_cspm.htm
International institute of software testing:
1) Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) :
know more at : http://www.testinginstitute.com/cstp.php
2) Certified Test Manager (CTM) :
know more at : http://www.testinginstitute.com/ctm.php


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