QA certifications

Quality Assurance/Testing Certification Programs Certification CQA-Certified Quality Analyst Org Contact Info Quality Assurance Institute ph:(407)363-1111 fax:(407)363-1112 7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350 Orlando, FL 32819 Certification Contact: Crystal Neville certify@qaiusa.com Local Chapter Twin Cities QA Association Marilyn Porter ph:(612)984-0453 www.tcqaa.com Web Site www.qaiusa.com Type of Certification Acquiring the designation of Certified Quality Analyst (CQA) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession Application requirements Cost Comments 4hr exam. 4-part exam. 2 parts- multiple choicetrue/false 2 parts-short essay 1.Completed and signed $250.00 application. Initial 2.Character reference letter application and 3.applicable fee sitting fee CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer Quality Assurance Institute ph:(407)363-1111 fax:(407)363-1112 7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350 Orlando, FL 32819 Certification Contact: Crystal Neville certify@qaiusa.com Twin Cities QA Association Marilyn Porter ph:(612)984-0453 www.tcqaa.com www.qaiusa.com The Certified Software Test Engineer Program is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. 1.Completed and signed $250.00 4hr exam. 4 part exam. application. Initial 2 parts- book knowledge 2.Character reference letter application and 2 parts- 10 short essay 3.applicable fee sitting fee questions CSA-Certified SPICE Assessor Quality Assurance Institute ph:(407)363-1111 fax:(407)363-1112 7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350 Orlando, FL 32819 Certification Contact: Crystal Neville certify@qaiusa.com Twin Cities QA Association Marilyn Porter ph:(612)984-0453 www.tcqaa.com www.qaiusa.com The goal of the Certified SPICE Assessor (CSA) Program is to recognize individuals that have acquired the knowledge, skills and experience required to conduct ISO/IEC TR 15504-conformant assessment. 1.Possess a Certificate of completion from a QAI approved SPICE training and course. 2.Meet requirements for education and IT experience 3.Provide a confidential character reference. 4.Subscribe to a standard code of ethics 5.Pay the appropriate application fee $250.00 Initial application and sitting fee Page 1 of 4 Certification CSTP- Certified Software Test Professional Org Contact Info Software Dimensions 8476 Bechtel Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 voice:(651) 552-0716 or (651) 306-1387 fax:(651) 552-0791 Local Chapter Software Dimensions 8476 Bechtel Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 voice:(651) 5520716 or (651) 306-1387 fax:(651) 552-0792 Web Site www.softdim.com Type of Certification The purpose of the certification program is to teach individuals from different disciplines sound and effective testing techniques and methods and to certify them as Software Testing Professionals Application requirements 1.Candidates must complete a course of study consisting of at least one day in each of seven areas. 2.a candidate must demonstrate that he or she has been working in a software test related job for at least one year and have had the opportunity to apply the formal training to their job. Cost 445.00 for each tutorial x7 $3115.00 Comments The CSTP Body of Knowledge 1.Principles of Software Testing 2.Test Design 3.Managing the Testing Process 4.Test Executions and Defect Tracking 5.Requirement Definitions, Refinement and Verification 6.Test Automation 7.Static Testing (Inspections, Reviews, and Walkthroughs) **Applicant must take the exam given at the conclusion of the tutorial. PMP certification-Project Management Profession Project Management Institute Four Campus Blvd Newton Square, PA 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org Project Management Institute Four Campus Blvd Newton Square, PA 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org www.pmi.org The Project Management Professional (PMP®) Program supports the international community of project management professionals and is designed to objectively assess and measure professional knowledge. Category 1: the candidate holds a university degree and has a minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups Category 2: the candidate does not hold a university degree but holds a high school diploma or equivalent secondary school credential, and has a minimum of 7,500 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups. PMI member$405.00 Non-member$555.00 Process Groups 1.Initiating Processes 2.Planning Processes 3.Executing Processes 4.Controlling Processes 5.Closing Processes Exam contains 200 multiple choice. 4 hr exam time Page 2 of 4 Certification CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Management Coming in early 2002 Org Contact Info Project Management Institute Four Campus Blvd Newton Square, PA 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org Local Chapter Project Management Institute Four Campus Blvd Newton Square, PA 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org Web Site www.pmi.org Type of Certification A CAPM is a project management practitioner who has demonstrated fundamental project management knowledge and experience by supporting projects using project management tools, techniques, and methodologies. Application requirements Category 1: if the candidate holds a university degree and has a minimum of 1,500 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups and 35 hours of project mgmt education Category 2: if the candidate does not hold a university degree but holds a high school diploma or equivalent secondary school credential, and has a minimum of 3,000 hours of project management experience within the five (5) process groups and 35 hours of project mgmt education Cost PMI member$405.00 Non-member$555.01 Comments Process Groups 1.Initiating Processes 2.Planning Processes 3.Executing Processes 4.Controlling Processes 5.Closing Processes Exam contains 200 multiple choice. 4 hr exam time CQE- Quality Engineer Certificate ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1734 cs@asq.org Quality Manager Certification ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1736 cs@asq.org www.asq.org CQE is designed for those who understand the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. 1. Fill out a registration form. 2. Pay the fees. ASC Nonmember$285.00 ASC members$180.00 www.asq.org Quality Manager Certificate is designed for those who understand quality principles and standards in relation to organization and human resource management 1. Fill out a registration form. 2. Pay the fees. ASC Nonmember$340.00 ASC members$235.00 Page 3 of 4 Certification CSQE- Certified Software Quality Engineer Org Contact Info ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org Local Chapter ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1736 cs@asq.org Web Site Type of Certification 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 Application requirements 1. Fill out a registration form. 2. Pay the fees. Cost ASC Nonmember$285.00 ASC members$180.00 Comments www.asq.org CQIA- Quality Improvement Associate Certificate ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org ASC-American Society for Quality 600 N Plankiton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1736 cs@asq.org www.asq.org 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. 1. Fill out a registration form. 2. Pay the fees. ASC Nonmember$260.00 ASC members$155.00 Page 4 of 4