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
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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
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