Characteristics Comparison of ISTQB, QAI, and software testing certification by software reviewers

Source: Internet
Author: User

As more and more companies attach importance to software quality and demand software professionals, obtaining software testing skills certification will help improve their career, it is also a stepping stone for international software companies to engage in software testing. More and more recruitment companies are selecting candidates with software test certification certificates as the preferred candidates. Has a test certificate and becomes a Professional Software Testing pass for internationally renowned companies.

According to QAI statistics, 85% of test and certification certificate holders believe that they are more confident in their work; 13% of pass-through members receive a one-time bonus of up to $2500 from the company; 12% of users who pass through the service immediately received an average salary increase of 10%. 18 months later,
27% of certificate owners receive an average salary increase of 23%, and 23% receive a promotion.

There are many types of certification certificates in the software testing field, including international skill certification and Chinese level certification. Different certificates require different knowledge, different social recognition, and different examination methods. To help students understand the types and features of influential Software Test certifications at home and abroad, I chose "ISTQB" based on relevant materials ", "QAI" and "software reviewer" are compared and analyzed.

Authentication Name

Classification features

ISTQB

QAI

Chinese software reviewer

Full name

International Software Testing Certification Board

(US) QAI Company (Quality Assurance Institute)

Computer technology and software professional technical qualification (level) examination-intermediate qualification-software reviewer

Full name

International software testing qualification board

Quality Assurance Institute

Qualification Certificate of computer and software technology proficiency-software Tester

Certification Authority

International Software Testing and Certification Board (ISTQB)

QAI

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

Authority

49 authoritative software testing experts from ISTQB Member States jointly develop training syllabus and glossary

American QAI testing experts compile training materials

China computer technology and software related professional title Qualification Examination

Coverage

70 countries

43 countries

China, Japan

Independence

Non-profit organizations are not affiliated with any political groups, countries, or companies.

Affiliated to QAI

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

Number of certified personnel

180000

40000

No accurate number is obtained

Exam Language

Local Language (Chinese) or English

English

Chinese

Exam level

Basic level (ctfl)

Advanced Level (ctal)

Expert expert level (ctel)

Certified Software Test Assistant (CAST)

Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE)

Certified software testing manager (cmst)

Software reviewer

Exam payment currency

RMB

USD

RMB

Official Website

Www.istqb.org

Www.softwarecertifications.org

Www.molss.gov.cn

 

Note:The data is from the official website of various certificates. The data is from July 22, October 2011. If there is any inaccuracy in the data, you are welcome to point out. The author's mailbox is GILTWorld@sina.com

Author Profile: Cui Qiliang, master of software and microelectronics, Peking University, founder of localized World Network.

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