The process of software testing ensures a software product is free of errors and is of high quality.
If you want to become a software tester, there are all kinds of software testing certifications available, from beginner-level certificates to expert-level certificates.
Here are just some of the current most valuable software testing certifications that you should consider attaining.
Certified Associate in Software Testing
Commonly known as CAST, the Certified Associate in Software Testing shows that you have a basic understanding of the principles and practices associated with quality testing.
So, if you are new to software testing and want to break into the industry, getting a CAST certificate under your belt is a good place to start.
Though, you may want to get a certificate in software engineering first, depending on your experience.
When you acquire the CAST certificate, it shows employers or clients that you have a professional level of competence to perform software tests.
Certified Software Tester Certification
If you want to become a member of a recognized professional group within the IT industry and receive recognition of your competence from professional associates, and therefore potentially advance quickly in your career, consider getting a Certified Software Tester Certification, which is more commonly known by the abbreviation CSTE.
With it, you can gain entry to a good software testing role or become a quality control advisor or quality control manager.
Professional Scrum Developer Certification
Seeing as the framework for project management, Scrum is now widely used in the IT industry, you may want to consider completing the Professional Scrum Developer Certification.
If you are planning on using Scrum systems, having this certification enables you to show you have the skills and knowledge for Scrum procedures and fundamentals.
Introduction to Automated Analysis
This certification from Coursera introduces state-of-the-art techniques for performing automated analysis, which is a way of automatically generating a large number of software tests to check whether programs meet requirements and to ensure the software is free from commonly-occurring defects like deadlock, divide-by-zero, and race-condition freedom.
The course also covers regression testing, which refers to testing software after a development cycle to make sure the existing functionalities are not adversely affected.
If you are interested in learning more about regression testing, check out this comparison of regression testing tools.
Certified Manager of Software Testing
The Certified Manager of Software Testing, known as CMST for short, is a global-level software testing certificate that is suitable for management-level positions in software testing.
So, you should have some experience working in software testing before you apply for this certification.
When you acquire a CMST certificate, you can demonstrate that you have professional competence in the principles and practices of software testing, as well as the necessary managerial skills to manage software testing projects.
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Expert Level Test Manager Certification
The Expert Level Test Manager certification from ISTQB is valuable if you want to focus on leadership, management, or advanced knowledge within the software testing industry.
The examination for this certificate tests not only your software testing skills and experience but also your processing skills and knowledge of business outcomes.
Typically, you will need to successfully complete other certifications before applying for this one.
Advanced Level Security Tester Certification
Once you have accumulated several years of experience and you want to make further advancements in your career, consider applying for the Advanced Level Security Tester certification, which focuses on planning, conducting, and evaluating security tests to identify things like vulnerabilities and risks.
This certification also covers security testing tools and standards.
When you pass the exam for this certification, you will be able to do things like analyze and document security test needs, identify security test objectives for a project, and assist an organization in building information security awareness.
