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

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.