ISTQB CERTIFICATION INFO
About ISTQB:
The ISTQB was officially founded as an International Software Testing Qualifications Board in Edinburgh in November 2002. The international recognition of the certification is due to the participation of many countries as opposed to any country-specific scheme.
The main aims, tasks, and responsibilities of the ISTQB are:
- To define and maintain all aspects of the ISTQB Certified Tester scheme such as core syllabi, examination structure, regulations, and certification guidelines.
- To ensure that each successful participant receive the "ISTQB Certified Tester" certificate (or the local variant with the added "ISTQB compliant" logo).
- To promote testing as a profession, increase the number of qualified testers, and develop a common body of understanding and knowledge about testing, through the syllabus & terminology.
- To approve, monitor compliance, or expel national boards.
Some advantages offered by the ISTQB Certified Tester scheme are:
- Testers don't need to know English in order to gain a recognized qualification with less cultural bias. It also allows them to move across country borders.
- Economic benefits accrue to testing-related suppliers such as training providers, consultants, etc. in all participating countries.
- European/multinational/international projects can have a common understanding of testing issues.
Currently there are two levels of examinations:
Exam
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Foundation Level
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Advanced Level
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Prerequisite
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-None-
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For Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
For Non Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
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Fee (Rs.)
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4,500.00 (Four Thousand Five Hundred)(Service Tax Included)
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4,500.00 (Four Thousand Five Hundred For Each Sub Level)(Service Tax Included) For Detail please refer http://istqb.in/exama.html
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As per Government of India notification Service Tax will be applicable on ISTQB Certification(Foundation & Advance Level) from 01st July 2012. So an small amount of restructuring has been done in the fee structure, here is the fee chart which will be applicable from 01st July 2012...
Public Exam 4004+496(service tax) = 4500
Corporate Exam 3559+441(service tax) = 4000
Re-Appearing Candidates 2492+308(service tax) = 2800
Re-schedule Fees(Absent Candidates) 1002+123(service tax) = 1125
Exam Re-schedule Fees 489+61(service tax) = 550
Duplicate Certificate Fees 311+39(service tax) = 350
Candidates who have already paid for the exams scheduled after 01st July 2012 will have to send balance amount DD. The DD's should reach our Bangalore or Noida office before the scheduled exam dates. Please mention your Enrollment ID', Name & contact number at the back theDD's.
NSEiT Centres are for ISTQB Foundation Level Online Examinations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in getting ISTQB certification you need to do the following:
- Check the examination schedule for your city.
- Fill the Online Enrollment Form .
- Kindly Select Public if you are appearing at our Public exam dates. If you are appearing at your company premises then select Corporate.
- If you have any queries fill Online Enquiry Form.
- You would immediately receive a confirmation mail in your Personal ID along with further instructions.
- As per instructions Send a D/D of amount specified in mail in favour of SOFTWARE TESTING CERTIFICATION BOARD, payable at 'NEW DELHI' to our Noida or Bangalore Office, you can find the address athttp://istqb.in/contact.htm . Provide your Reg. details and basic contact information at the back side of the DD.
- Last date of payment & registration for online exams is 15 days before the exam date & last date for Al exams is 10 days before the exam date.
- You will be informed of the timing and procedure of the examination. Appear for the examination on the designated date, time and venue.
- Please do not forget to bring a photo identity (Passport, Driving License, Election Card etc.) with you when you appear for the examination.
- You will be informed of your result within two weeks and passing candidates will receive the certificate within eight weeks.
- Foundation level exams are online. Results for online exam will be immediate.
For any further queries you can contact sonal@Indiantestingboard.com or pravesh@indiantestingboard.com .
Exam Dates:
Exam dates are available in the below link :
Resources:
Yahoo Group
Please join ISTQB-India group for discussions on ISTQB certification in India at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ISTQB-India .
Other National Boards
Visit American Testing Board at http://america.istqb.org
Visit German Testing Board at www.german-testing-board.info
Visit Norwegian Testing Board at http://norway.istqb.org
Books
Other National Boards
Visit American Testing Board at http://america.istqb.org
Visit German Testing Board at www.german-testing-board.info
Visit Norwegian Testing Board at http://norway.istqb.org
Books
Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 1:
Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst
by Rex Black
Rockynook Computing, Paperback, Oct 2008
ISBN: 1933952199
Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 2:
Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Manager
by Rex Black
Rockynook Computing, Paperback, Dec 2008
ISBN: 1933952369
The Software Test Engineer's Handbook: A Study Guide for
the ISTQB Test Analyst and Technical Analyst Advanced Level Certificates
by Graham Bath & Judy McKay
Rockynook Computing, Paperback, Jul 2008
ISBN 1933952245
the ISTQB Test Analyst and Technical Analyst Advanced Level Certificates
by Graham Bath & Judy McKay
Rockynook Computing, Paperback, Jul 2008
ISBN 1933952245
Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification
by Dorothy Graham, Isabel Evans, Erik Van Veenendaal & Rex Black
Cengage, Paperback, Feb 2008
ISBN: 1844809897
by Dorothy Graham, Isabel Evans, Erik Van Veenendaal & Rex Black
Cengage, Paperback, Feb 2008
ISBN: 1844809897
ISTQB Certification Study Guide: Covers ISTQB/ITB by Dr K.V.K.K. Prasad
Software Testing Foundations: A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam by Spillner, A.: Linz, T.; Schaefer, H.(2007)2nd edition, Rocky Nook Inc., Santa Barbara, California, USA, 288 pages, ISBN 1933952083
Software Testing Practice: Test Management by Andreas Spillner / Thomas Rossner / Mario Winter / Tilo Linz A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam ISTQB Advanced Level
For New Standard Glossary of terms used in Software Testing . Click here
Details about the structure of exam questions and exams can be found in the
( ISTQB Foundation Exam Format and Question Writing Guidelines ) http://istqb.in/ISTQB%20Exam%20Guidelines.pdf/
( ISTQB Foundation Exam Format and Question Writing Guidelines ) http://istqb.in/ISTQB%20Exam%20Guidelines.pdf/
Please note that current Guidelines are old. Current Pass percentage is 65 & above (26 marks or above) whereas the guidelines states it to be above 60 %(25 marks or above).
Syllabi:
Click here for New Foundation Level Syllabus version 2011
- Basics of Software testing
- Life Cycle Testing
- Dynamic Test
- Static Test
- Test Management
- Testing Tools
Advanced Level:
W.E.F 19th July 2013, Advanced Level Syllabus Version 2012 will be implemented.
Click here to download the NEW Advanced Level Syllabus Exam Structure & Rules Version 2012.
Click here to download New Advanced Test Analyst Syllabus
Click here to download New Advanced Technical Test Analyst Syllabus
Click here to download New Advanced Test Manager Syllabus
The Advance Level is aimed at experienced test professionals. This level shows that the person has detailed knowledge regarding testing and skills to apply this knowledge in practice. The requirements for this level are available through the detailed syllabus.
The prerequisites for applying for the exam are as follows:
For Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
- Foundation Level Clearance
- 24 Months of Testing Experience in IT, Testing,
Development, QA, Engineering or related fields (For any 2 sub-levels)
- Min. 36 Months of experience mandatory for Adv. Complete Certification(For all 3 sub-levels)
For Non Bachelor ’s Degree (or higher) Holders in Computer Science or related fields
- Foundation Level Clearance
- 60 Months of Testing Experience in IT, Testing,
Development, QA, Engineering or related fields
The exam has three sublevels:
Technical Test Analyst
Test Analyst
Test Manager
There is an separate paper for each sub-level and each Paper is of 180 Minutes Duration. Sub-Levels can be taken up in any order. You can apply for only 1 sub-level at a time. An individual Certificate is granted on successful completion of each sub-level.
Documents to be submitted at the time of registration
- Photograph
- Foundation Level Certificate Copy
- Education Degree Copy
- Experience proof
Enrollment:
click the link for enrollment form:
Enquiry Form:
For Enquiry form Click here
