ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of Quality Assurance(QA), such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants. Holders of the Foundation Certificate will be able to go on to a higher level qualification.

ISTQB Advanced

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of Quality Assurance(QA), such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants. Holders of the Foundation Certificate will be able to go on to a higher level qualification.

ISEB Foundation Level

The Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is ideal for all who have an interest in understanding the basic concepts of Quality Assurance(QA). It examines up to level K3 of the given learning objectives / levels of knowledge. This certificate also counts towards the ISEB Diploma in Systems Development. ISEB certification leads to ISTQB certified testing qualifications. The Foundation Certificate in Software Testing now has dual accreditation with the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) and successful candidates will receive both ISEB and ISTQB recognition at Foundation level.

ISEB Intermediate Level

The Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing examination is suitable for those who are engaged in any aspect of Quality Assurance(QA). It is the next level of competency in software testing after foundation level. The topics covered are those which are considered to be essential knowledge for an advanced level test professional, regardless of their specialism (i.e. Test Analysis or Test Management). A pass in this certificate provides evidence that the candidate has proven analytical ability, having gained knowledge and practical skills in the key topics required for practicing software testing. This certificate is a prerequisite for candidates who wish to sit either of the ISEB practitioner level exams in software testing.

ISEB Practitioner in Test Management, Test Analysis and Technical Test Analysis

The ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Test Management is suitable for those who are or aim to be actively involved in advanced aspects of software testing. The certificate extends the content of the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing, and builds on the topics covered in ISEB's Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing. A pass in this certificate provides evidence that the candidate has gained a high level of competency in topics specific to software testing, having proven ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate. This qualification examines up to level K6 of the given learning objectives and consists of a multiple-choice examination to be taken at participating testing centers.