Formal Education Requirements
Ten days of training as follows:
1. Seven days to cover the seven areas of the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK)
2. Three days elective to cover any testing-related or quality-related area. Elective training may also be
selected to cover any of the TMBOK in more depth.
Written Exam:
Candidates are required to complete a written exam for each course and pass with a level of performance no less
than 80%. For courses conducted by IIST, a candidate is allowed to retake the exam for a second time without
having to attend the course again. There is a $100 fee for retakes. If 80% performance is not achieved on a
second attempt, the candidate must retake the course or take another course covering the same BOK area.
Transfer of Credit
A CTM candidate may receive credit for attending courses by providers outside the CTM program for credit
towards the CTM certification under any of the following conditions:
1. A CTM candidate who has been awarded the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) designation
may receive a credit for THREE days as elective training towards the CTM certification.
2. A CTM candidate who has been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification may
receive a credit for TWO days as elective training towards the CTM certification.
3. A CTM candidate may receive credit for courses attended by providers other than IIST for a maximum
of TWO days as elective training towards the CTM certification. Candidates must submit evidence of
successful completion from a recognized training institution along with detailed course material for
evaluation and a certificate of completion. Materials must be accompanied by a fee of $25.00 for each
course to be evaluated.
Transfer credit is subject to the following rules:
1. A CTM candidate is allowed to transfer credit only based on one of the three conditions listed above.
2. The maximum number of training days transferable is three days
3. Transfer credits can be used only to satisfy elective training and may not be used to satisfy any Body of
Knowledge area.
Job Experience Requirements
In order for the CTM certification to be granted, a candidate must have a total of at least three years working
in test projects, including 1 year in a lead or management position in areas relevant to testing. This
requirement must be completed by the time CTM is granted. This requirement shall be met by means of a
letter of support describing the candidate’s specific role and responsibilities over a period of three years or
more. The letter must be authored and signed by any of the following:
1. The candidate’s current or former supervisor/manager
2. The candidate’s client or customer (if self-employed)
3. A co-worker currently holding a CTM certification who has worked with the candidate on a testing
project.
4. Multiple sources may be submitted to cover the three-year period. Any variation from this requirement
must be reviewed and approved by the IIST Chairperson.
Graduation
Upon satisfying both formal education and job experience requirements, a candidate shall submit an application
to the IIST Chairperson for the certification to be granted. Application forms can be obtained by contacting the
IIST office. The application must be accompanied by payment of the $120 non- refundable graduation fee. This
fee covers the cost associated with record-keeping, grading exams, and certification plaque.
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