Available Certifications
Currently we support certifications in three specific areas :
QAI is partnering with other organizations and is planning to add other certifications in the near future. Please contact us if you wish to receive more information about future QAI certifications.
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Certifications Overview and Program History
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Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession. CSQA certification is a highly respected attestation of skills in this critical area of information technology.
Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
The Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) Program is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program.
Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)
The Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) program is intended to establish standards for initial qualification, and continuing improvement of professional competence. This certification program helps to:
• Define the tasks (skill domains) associated with software project
management activities in order to evaluate mastery of these activities.
• Demonstrate an individual’s willingness to improve professionally.
• Acknowledge attainment of an acceptable standard of professional
competency.
• Aid organizations in selecting and promoting qualified individuals.
• Motivate personnel having software project management responsibilities
to maintain their professional competency.
• Assist individuals in improving and enhancing their organization’s
software project management programs (i.e., provide a mechanism to lead
a professional).
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Candidates for certification must pass a four-part written examination in order to obtain certification. The examination tests the candidate's knowledge and practice of the skill areas defined in the respective Body of Knowledge. Candidates who do not successfully pass the examination may retake the examination up to two times by submitting the appropriate application and paying all required fees. Subsequent examination efforts require reinitiating the entire application process.
The Software Certifications Board requires unsuccessful candidates to wait six months or more between examination sittings. Candidates who rapidly retake the examination are rarely successful. Adequate study and learning time needs to be spent in order to re-sit for missed examination parts successfully.
Technical knowledge becomes obsolete quickly, therefore the board has established these eligibility guidelines. The goal is to test on a consistent and comparable knowledge base worldwide. The eligibility requirements have been developed to encourage candidates to prepare and pass all portions of the examination in the shortest time possible.
Certification Examination Schedule for 2004
| Location | 13 March | 12 June | 18 Sept | 4 December |
| Cairo, Egypt | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE |
| Dubai, UAE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE |
| Riyadh, KSA | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE | CSQA/CSTE |
NB: You must register 60 days prior to the exam!
Software Certifications Overview
Software Certification is formal recognition of a level of proficiency or excellence in the areas of Information Technology (IT) industry. Professional Certifications have become recognized worldwide as the standard for information technology software professionals. Certification identifies an individual as a leader in his area of the specialization and earns the candidate respect of colleagues and managers. One or more of these certifications is frequently a stepping-stone to promotion or acquiring a new position.
QAI assists individuals in achieving
their professional potential by offering an opportunity to have their
competence formally attested with a certificate. 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 necessity for management to be able to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. Certification demonstrates a level of understanding in carrying out assignments according to industry principles and practices.
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) or Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) indicates a professional level of competence in quality assurance and testing disciplines. CSQAs ,CSTEs and CSPMs become members of a professional group and receive recognition of their competence by business and professional associates. The certification potentially leads to career advancement and greater acceptance in the role of the team leader.
QAI Software Certifications had its beginning in 1980's with the establishment of the Institute as a professional association formed to represent the quality assurance profession. Development of first certification curriculum began in 1985 and the first formal examination process was launched in 1990. Today, the QAI Certification Program is global; with over 3,000 active certified members in Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States.
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