IIST - Software Testing Training Brochure Jun. 2015 | Page 11

CTM Re-Certification Rationale Based on the objectives of the CTM Certification and in response to the demands imposed on test professionals to handle a wide range of responsibilities using different development environments and technologies, recertification through continuous education has become necessary. This necessity has also been confirmed by CTM graduates who continuously inquire about a mechanism by which they can further develop skills in more advanced and specialized areas of software testing. In response to this need, the IIST Advisory Board has approved the requirements for re-certification as outlined below. Formal Education Requirements CTM Certification will expire 3 years after it is granted. As a result, all CTM holders must complete the recertification requirements before that time. An applicant for the re-certification shall complete a total of 10 educational units as described in the table below. An applicant must complete at least 4 units from Category A. The remaining units can be completed from Categories B or C. However, the 10 units must not include more than 6 units from Category B or more than 4 units from Category C. Category A: Minimum 4 units and up to 10 units • • • • • • Classroom courses with written exams. On-line courses administered by IIST. Courses are at the discretion of the applicant but must be relevant to the Test Manager role and are subject to approval by IIST. Each day counts as one unit. College level courses on software testing or quality topics taken for credits will count as one unit for each one quarter or semester credit h