Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net) For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
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 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 Application requirements Cost $250.00 initial application and sitting fee Comments 4hr exam. 4 part exam. 2 parts- multiple choice-true/false 2 parts-short essay
Acquiring the designation 1.Completed and signed of Certified Quality application. Analyst (CQA) indicates a 2.Character reference letter professional level of 3.applicable fee competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession The Certified Software 1.Completed and signed Test Engineer Program is application. intended to establish 2.Character reference letter standards for initial 3.applicable fee qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. 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
CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer
Twin Cities QA Association Marilyn Porter ph:(612)984-0453 www.tcqaa.com
www.qaiusa.com
$250.00 initial application and sitting fee
4hr exam. 4 part exam. 2 parts- book knowledge 2 parts- 10 short essay 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
$250.00 initial application and sitting fee
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Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net) For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
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) 552-0716 or (651) 306-1387 fax:(651) 552-0792 Web Site www.softdim.com Type of Certification Application requirements 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.
The purpose of the 1.Candidates must certification program is to complete a course of study teach individuals from consisting of at least one different disciplines day in each of seven areas. sound and effective 2.a candidate must testing techniques and demonstrate that he or she methods and to certify has been working in a them as Software Testing software test related job for Professionals at least one year and have had the opportunity to apply the formal training to their job.
PMP certification-Project Management Project Management Institute Profession 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 Category 1: the candidate Management holds a university degree Professional (PMP®) and has a minimum of Program supports the 4,500 hours of project international management experience community of project within the five (5) process management groups professionals and is Category 2: the candidate designed to objectively does not hold a assess and measure university degree but professional holds a high school knowledge. 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 Nonmember$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
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Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net) For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
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 Application requirements Cost PMI member$405.00 Nonmember$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
Category 1: if the A CAPM is a project candidate holds a management practitioner who has demonstrated university degree and has a minimum of 1,500 hours fundamental project of project management management knowledge experience within the five and experience by (5) process groups and supporting projects using 35 hours of project mgmt project management education tools, techniques, and Category 2: if the methodologies. 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
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 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
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
Quality Manager Certification
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
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
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Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net) For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
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
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