This document provides information about iSQI, a leading provider of software certification examinations. Some key points: - iSQI is headquartered in Germany and founded in 2004, offering over 10 certifications related to software testing, requirements engineering, project management, and other IT roles. - It has over 1000 members across Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and provides certifications to professionals in over 70 countries on 6 continents. - Popular certifications include ISTQB certified tester and IREB certified requirements engineering professional. - iSQI aims to standardize training and certification for software professionals to improve skills, career development, and value to employers through increased competence and quality.

1. Career Path in Software Testing

2.  Headquartered in Germany:
Potsdam & Erlangen
 Founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of the German
non-profit organization ASQF e.V. (Association
for Software Quality and Further Education)
 1000 members: Germany, Switzerland, Austria
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in over 70 countries
on 6 continents
in 6 languages
iSQI is a Leading Provider of certification examinations all over the world

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iSQI is a Leading Provider of certification examinations all over the world

5. Focus on IT professions:
 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation/Advanced Level
 ISEB® Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
 IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (FL/AL)
 ISSECO® Certified Professional for Secure Software Engineering
 ISECMA® Certified Professional for IT Security Management
 iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture
 iSQI® Certified Professional for Project Management
 iNTACS™ certified ISO/IEC 15504 Provisional Assessor
 iNTACS™ certified ISO/IEC 15504 Competent Assessor
 iNTCCM® Certified Professional for Configuration Management
 EU Certified Innovation Manager
 TTCN-3® Certificate
 V-Modell® XT – Project Management
 QAMP® - Quality Assurance Management Professional
 iSQI CAT® - Certified Agile Tester
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6.  ¾ of German DAX30 companies rely on iSQI‘s
expertise
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7.  iSQI’s examinations are supported by a global
network of accredited training providers
 >100 global partnerships and projects, e.g.
 ISO/IEC JTC1 SC7 Working Groups (ISO15504, ISO12207, ISO15288, …)
 ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
 ECQA (European Certification and Qualification Association)
 EURUSS (Know-How Transfer for Certified EU Project Managers in Russia)
 EuroSPI (European Software Process Improvement Initiative)
 GESA e.V. (German European Security Association)
 ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)
 SeSamBB (Security and Safety made in Berlin-Brandenburg. e.V.)
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8.  International
 ISO 17024 compliant
 Independent
 Industry accepted
 Improvable
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High-Five-Principle

9. iSQI as a Certification Body
iSQI’s ISO 9001 compliance is the
independently confirmed guarantee for its
business partners that all contracts are fulfilled
in a secure and high-quality manner.
iSQI’s ISO 17024 compliant certification
processes meet all strict requirements in the
day-to-day business practice.
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10.  „iSQI is the most widely known global
quality association.“
(Forrester Report, October 2008)
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12.  guarantees
– constant quality
– reliable orientation
– high transparency
– worldwide acceptance and reputation
 enables
– worldwide community
– worldwide experience exchange
 provides
– international competitiveness
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13. Problem:
 How can Software Testers cope with these complex requirements
of their job roles?
 How can they be equipped with the right skills for their job?
 How can Software Testers be „added value“ for their companies
and need not fear outsourcing projects and budget cutbacks?
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14. The majority of outsourcing projects stay behind expectations
Outsourcing Expectations ...
3,4%
38,9%
42,9%
14,8%
exceeded
fulfilled
partly fulfilled
not fulfilled
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15. Therefore companies prefer to outsource to other companies
nearby their office, often within the same city
Outsourcing Tendencies
76,9%
14,1%
9,0%
Onshore/Onsite
Nearshore
Offshore
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Importance of Certification

16. Solution that iSQI is promoting:
STANDARDIZED TRAINING
&
CERTIFICATION
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17. Benefits of Certification: For the Profession
 Standardization (definition of job role, standardized terms & practice)
 Continued Professional Development
 Basic Knowledge (processes, methods, techniques, technologies)
 Comparability of Qualifications
 Equality of Opportunity
 Ethical Code
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18. Benefits of Certification: For Professionals
 Training on the Job (practical relevance, role based)
 Life Long Learning (includes latest findings, best practice)
 Common Understanding (across borders and language barriers)
 Reputation & Credibility & Personal Accomplishment
 Objective Measure of one‘s Skill Level
→ Support of Career Advancement and Increased Earnings
(„Gartner 2006 IT Market Compensation Study“: average salary uplift 5%-11%)
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19. Benefits of Certification: For Employers
 Improved Customer Satisfaction
 Increased Safety (in applicable industries)
 Professional Development Opportunities for Employees
 Increased Competence Level of Employees
 Compliance with Industry Regulations or Government Requirements
 Higher Credibility with Customers
→ Annual Savings due to Quality and Productivity Increase
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20. Benefits of Certification: Company Study 2005-2007
 Improved Project Delivery
19% increase in projects deployed on time and budget
 Less External Support
16% decrease in spending on ad-hoc external IT support
 Reduced Downtime
17% decrease in frequency of downtime
 Increased Overall Productivity
22% increase in all processes
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21. Individual Advantages:
 Be Smart: Refresh and secure your knowledge
 Be Respected: Get your qualification certified
 Be Competitive: Knowledge is power on today’s market
 Be Confident: Raise your qualification to raise your income
 Be Understood: Communicate successfully, know methods
and terms
 Go Global: Work worldwide with internationally
recognized qualification
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22. ISTQB®
Standards
The Certified Tester

23. Exam Exams Certificates
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level > 530.000 > 400.000
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level ext. – Agile Tester > 4.000 > 3.300
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level – Test Manager > 33.000 > 21.000
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level – Test Analyst > 25.000 > 13.900
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level – Technical Test
Analyst
> 11.000 > 6.400
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Expert Level > 100 > 80
Totals as of 31/12/2015 > 600.000 > 400.000
ISTQB®
Standards
The Certified Tester

24. Foundation Level
Advanced Level
ISTQB®
Standards
The Certified Tester

25. IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering
Requirements Engineering

26. Requirements Engineering is a key discipline of system development. Many other fields
depend on the results of Requirements Engineering. Therefore it is important that the
staff working at the interfaces has good knowledge of the topic.
Requirements engineering as first step in system development has significant impact
on the project's success.
It delineates the project's scope and establishes the common basis for communication
for all disciplines involved in the project.
The better requirements engineering and requirements management are conducted
within the project, the less expensive errors occur during development, decreasing the
overall error costs in the projects.
Requirements Engineering
A Key Discipline of System Development

27. The IREB CPRE certification program is one of the leading global certification
standards for requirements engineers.
There are more than 10.000 of them certified worldwide.
The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software development.
This includes
- Business Analysts
- Requirements Engineers
- Project- and IT Managers
- Domain Experts
- Software Developers
- Software Testers
and Quality Assurance Managers
Requirements Engineering
IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering

28. 3 Specified Module
Test Management / Configuration Management /
Project Management / Software Architecture /
Secure Software Engineering / others…
4 Practical Experience
The owner of the QAMP-Certificate has
professional experience in the field of
software quality assurance of at least two
years.
1 Software-Test (ISTQB/ISEB CTFL)
2 Requirements Engineering (IREB CPRE)
QAMP
Required Modules

29. QAMP
Companies with QAMPs

30.  Biennial re-certification
Re-certification every two years to ensure
 Proof of evidence
Evidence credits will be granted for passed certifications, conference visits, proven practical
experience and for the publication of professional articles/ books.
All 4 means of proof can be combined and count as 50%
(e.g. 12 months of practical experience or a certification after the last registration) or as 100% (e.g.
24 months of practical experience or 12 months + a conference visit).
 Recognized SPECIFIED modules
Certified Agile Tester (CAT), IREB CPRE Advanced Level, ISTQB CT Expert Level, ISEB Business Analyst,
Scrum Master, ITIL, Prince II
 Expansion of services
- additional discounts (for products in the web shop, conferences etc.)
- QAMP events
QAMP
Flexible and Adaptable

32. Thank you for your attention!
Any questions?
Musbah.ajez@isqi.org
Thank You!