British Computer Society ISEB Certification
Certification in Software Testing is available at the ISEB levels of Foundation, Intermediate and Practitioner covering the subjects of testing at each stage of the lifecycle ensuring improved quality of deliverables.ISEB qualifications in this area provide an insight in to the different types of testing and the techniques and tools which can be used to carry out and manage this testing. The ISEB Software Testing qualifications offer an international benchmark of skills and experience for Software Testers. The exams offer a stepping stone from foundation through intermediate and onto practitioner.
Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is ideal for all who
have an interest in understanding the basic concepts of software testing. It
examines up to level K3 of the given learning objectives /
levels of knowledge. ISEB
certification leads to ISTQB certified testing qualifications. The Foundation
Certificate in Software Testing now has dual accreditation with the ISTQB
(International Software Testing Qualifications Board) and successful candidates
will receive certification with both ISEB and ISTQB recognition at Foundation
level.
ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
The Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing examination is
suitable for those who are engaged in any aspect of software testing. It is the
next level of competency in software testing after foundation level.The topics
covered are those which are considered to be essential knowledge for an
advanced level test professional, regardless of their specialism (i.e. Test
Analysis or Test Management).A pass in this certificate provides evidence that
the candidate has proven analytical ability, having gained knowledge and
practical skills in the key topics required for practicing software
testing.This qualification examines up to level K4 of the given learning objectives / levels of knowledge.This certificate is a prerequisite for candidates who wish to sit
either of the ISEB practitioner level exams in software testing.
ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis
The
ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis is suitable for those who are or
aim to be actively involved in the analysis of any aspect of software
testing. The certificate extends the content of the ISEB Foundation
Certificate in Software Testing, and builds directly on ISEB's Intermediate
Certificate in Software Testing specifically covering the technical aspects of
testing.A pass in this certificate provides evidence that the candidate has
gained a high level of competency in topics specific to the analysis of
software testing, having proven ability to analysis, synthesis and
evaluate.This qualification examines up to level K6 of the learning objectives as
defined in the Bloom's Taxonomy.
ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Management
The ISEB Practitioner
Certificate in Test Management is suitable for those who are or aim to be
actively involved in the management of any aspect of software testing.The
certificate extends the content of the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software
Testing, and builds on the topic covered in ISEB's Intermediate
Certificate in Software Testing, in the areas of test management.A pass in this
certificate provides evidence that
the candidate has gained a high level of competency in topics specific to the
management of software testing, having proven ability to analyse,
synthesise and evaluate.This qualification examines up to level K6 of the given learning objectives / levels of knowledge.
Please check out the British
Computer Society website for
more details.