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ISTQB Software Testing Certification: ‘ The global standard for software testing certification’


ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board - www.istqb.org)  is the most reputable and largest global non-profit organization in Software Testing operating in more than 41 countries. More than 90.000 IT professionals have been certified via ISTQB programs all over the world. ISTQB's role is to support a single, universally accepted, international qualification scheme, aimed at software and system testing by providing the core syllabi and by setting guidelines for examination of the Information Technology Professionals.The Foundation Level Certified Tester qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and quality. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, developers, project managers, quality managers, business analysts, system analysts and management consultants.

GSTB - Gulf Software Testing Board will be organizing the first ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam in the Gulf Region…

Gulf Software Testing Board (www.gulfsoftwaretestingboard.org) has been established in 2007 as a member of International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). The board’s mission is to train and certify Information Technology professionals in the region in accordance with ISTQB global standarts. The board’s main activities are:

• Certification of IT professionals that will succeed in the exams organized by Gulf Software Testing Board
• Contribution to ISTQB international syllabi
• Localization of global ISTQB SW testing terminology in English and Arabic 
 
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam Content…


In the Foundation Level Certified Tester Exam the qualification of participants in terms of the basics of software testing are tested. The exam covers questions about the following content included in ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabi which can be downloaded from http://www.istqb.org/downloads/syllabi/SyllabusFoundation.pdf :     

• Fundamentals of testing
• Testing throughout the software life cycle
• Static techniques
• Dynamic Testing
• Test design techniques
• Test management
• Tool support for testing

 
 EXAM DETAILS

• Exam date:26 February 2009
• Time:2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Exam Duration: 1 Hour
• Location :BC Twin Towers,Dubai, Diera baniyas road; Twin Towers beside Radissons Sass Hotel, 2nd floor office number 217
• Exam and Certification Fee : 350 USD
 • Exam Language: English
• Payment Method: Credit Card or Money Transfer
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM:


• ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabi
• ISTQB Glossary
• Software Testing Foundations: A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam, 2nd Edition
 
 APPLICATION
To register for the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Exam please fill the application form below and send to certification@gulfsoftwaretestingboard.org

Application Form.( Please click here to reach the application form )
CONTACT

Yasmin Zahra
Gulf Software Testing Board,Coordinator
Email:  certification@gulfsoftwaretestingboard.org
Adress: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 


General

What is the ISTQB International Software Testing Qualifications Board?
The ISTQB is composed of representatives from each existing national board all over the world. The ISTQB decides on the standards for certification and accreditation as an ISTQB accredited training provider. Working parties within the ISTQB are responsible for developing and maintaining the Foundation and Advanced Level syllabi and exams. All members are volunteers.

What is the ISTQB Certified Tester program?
The ISTQB Certified Tester program provides certification for software testers internationally. There are currently two levels of certification: The Foundation Level and the Advanced Level certificates. For both levels, international working parties develop and maintain internationally uniform curricula and exams. One of the core principles of the program is a strict separation between the administration of exams and the training to those who would like to prepare for the exam in ISTQB compliant courses.

What does an ISTQB certificate tell me about the skills of a software tester?
The Foundation Level exam tests for knowledge, not skill. It provides information about the certificate holder's level of familiarity with the most common concepts of software testing and the associated terminology. It does not require work experience. The Foundation Level exam is a stepping stone toward the Advanced Level, which is more in-depth and much more practice-oriented. Foundation Level: Knowledge. Advanced Level: Skill.

How many ISTQB certified testers are there?
Approximately 90,000 software testers currently hold ISTQB compliant certificates.

How did ISTQB certification start?
In Europe, industry demand pushed the development of this certification program. The program has been introduced in the U.S. to truly internationalize it and to satisfy industry demand for in internationally recognized certification, which now is an industry standard in many other countries already. The success of the program can certainly be attributed to its transparent structure, volunteer and non-profit character, and the representation of national interests through national boards.

Exam

What is the exam format?
The Foundation Level exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions designed to evaluate a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the entire Foundation syllabus. They are weighted according to difficulty (1 to 3 points per question). An exam amounts to approximately 65 points total, of which at least 60% (25 or more correct answers) must be attained in order to pass. The exam is a closed book exam. You have 60 minutes to finish.

Does everybody take the exact same exam?
No. The questions come from an international pool of questions and are being combined differently so that the exam itself changes constantly while the level of difficulty remains comparable. New questions are constantly being developed by the members of all national boards and the various working parties.

Are there requirements I must fulfill before taking an ISTQB Certified Tester exam?
There are no requirements for the Foundation Level exam.

When is payment of the exam fee due?
Upon registration.

Education

Do I have to take a course in order to take the exam?
No. The Gulf Software Testing Board will administer the exam independent of any courses. You may take the exam at any of the locations published on the Gulf Software Testing Board website. Courses can be taken to prepare for the exam, and ISTQB compliant courses are being offered by ISTQB accredited training providers.