| Quality Assurance/Testing Certification Programs |
| Certification | Org Contact Info | Local Chapter | Web Site | Type of Certification | Application requirements | Cost | Comments |
| CQA-Certified Quality Analyst | Quality Assurance Institute ph:(407)363-1111 fax:(407)363-1112 Certification Contact: Crystal Neville certify@qaiusa.com | Twin Cities QA Association Marilyn Porter ph:(612)984-0453 www.tcqaa.com | www.qaiusa.com | 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 | 1.Completed and signed application. 2.Character reference letter 3.applicable fee | $250.00 initial application and sitting fee | 4hr exam. 4 part exam. 2 parts- multiple choice-true/false 2 parts-short essay |
| CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer | Quality Assurance Institute ph:(407)363-1111 fax:(407)363-1112 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 application. 2.Character reference letter 3.applicable fee | $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 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 | |
| CSTP- Certified Software Test Professional | Software Dimensions voice:(651) 552-0716 or (651) 306-1387 fax:(651) 552-0791 | Software Dimensions voice:(651) 552-0716 or (651) 306-1387 fax:(651) 552-0792 | www.softdim.com | 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 | 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. | 445.00 for each tutorial x7 $3115.00 | 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 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org | Project Management Institute 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 |
| CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Management Coming in early 2002 | Project Management Institute 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org | Project Management Institute 19073-3299 ph:(610) 356-4600 Fax:(610)356-4647 Email: pmihq@pmi.org | www.pmi.org | 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. | 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 | PMI member-$405.00 Non-member- $555.01 | 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 ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1734 cs@asq.org | ASC-American Society for Quality 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 Non-member- $285.00 ASC members-$180.00 | |
| Quality Manager Certification | ASC-American Society for Quality ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org | ASC-American Society for Quality 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 Non-member- $340.00 ASC members-$235.00 | |
| CSQE- Certified Software Quality Engineer | ASC-American Society for Quality ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org | ASC-American Society for Quality ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1736 cs@asq.org | www.asq.org | 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 | 1. Fill out a registration form. 2. Pay the fees. | ASC Non-member- $285.00 ASC members-$180.00 | |
| CQIA- Quality Improvement Associate Certificate | ASC-American Society for Quality ph:1-800-248-1946 fax:414-272-1735 cs@asq.org | ASC-American Society for Quality 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 Non-member- $260.00 ASC members-$155.00 | |
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