| Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) |
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| Application Fee: US$ 450 |
Acquiring the designation of Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) indicates a level of professional competence in both the principles and practices of software testing, demonstrating the skills and capabilities necessary to manage the software test function. CMST certification provides IT upper management a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management level positions. The CMST certification provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills. |
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| Suitable for existing and to-be managers in Software Testing Function |
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| Prerequisites |
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| To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must: |
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Currently holds an active IISTQB (Practitioner) or CSTE, IIST (CST) Certification |
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Be working in the field covered by the certification designation |
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Have the experience (described under the Real World Experience section) to demonstrate mastery of the skills identified in the current Software Testing Common Body of Knowledge |
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Be prepared to submit documentation that supports your real-world experience in the software testing field (described under the Real World Experience section) |
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Be prepared to take the required manager’s level examination |
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Meet one of the following three prerequisites: |
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A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college-level institution plus a minimum of four years experience in the software testing field, or |
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An associate degree plus a minimum of six years of experience in the software testing field, or |
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8 years of experience in the software testing field. |
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| Software Testing Certifications are aligned to the Testing Body of Knowledge (STBoK) and evaluate the awareness of Software Testing principles, knowledge of the testing function, the different types of Testing and the techniques and the tools which can be used to carry out and manage this Testing processes. |
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| Skill Categories Covered |
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Software Testing Principles and Concepts |
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Building the Test Environment |
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Managing the Test Project |
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Test Planning |
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Executing the Test Plan |
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Test Status, Analysis and Reporting |
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User Acceptance Testing |
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Testing Software Developed by Outside Organizations |
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Testing Software Controls and the Adequacy of Security Procedures |
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Testing New Technologies |
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