Certified Software Test Professional – Practitioner Level (CSTP-P)
Objectives of CSTP – Practitioner Level Certification
In addition to achieving all objectives listed under CSTP – Associate Level, CSTP – Practitioner Level aims at
achieving the following objectives:
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Help test professionals analysis and evaluate requirements for testability and design tests based on
requirements
Help test professionals manage the different aspects of the test process
Provide test professionals with ways to measure and control the testing process
Help test professionals have better control over the test execution process
Provide test professionals with best practices in bug reporting
Help test professionals define testing activities as appropriate for the life cycle model utilized
Help test professionals perform better test plans
Who Should Pursue the CSTP – Practitioner Level Certification?
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Individuals who hold an active - CSTP Associate Level Certification
Individuals who hold an active CTFL or CSTE Certifications
CSTP – Practitioner Level Certification Requirements
Formal Education Requirements
1. Completion of CSTP-Associate Level Educational Requirements or an active CFTL or CSTE
certification
2. Four days of training as follows:
a. Three days of training to cover Area #3 (Managing the Test Process), #4 (Test Execution), and
#5 (Requirement Analysis and Requirement-Based Testing) of the Test Professionals Body of
Knowledge.
b. One day elective, that may cover any of the above areas or other supporting areas.
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.
Job Experience Requirements: At least one year in a software testing-related job. This requirement shall be
met by means of a letter of support signed by the candidate’s supervisor describing the candidate’s specific
role and responsibilities over a period of one year or more.
CSTP - Practitioner Level Re-Certification Requirements
The CSTP - Practitioner Level Certification will expire 3 years after it is granted. As a result, all CSTP - P
Certified participants must complete the recertification requirements before that time. The re-certification
requirements are three days of training to cover any topic in software testing within three years. Days of
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