Certified Software Test Professional – Master Level (CSTP-M)
Objectives of CSTP – Master Level Certification
In addition to achieving al all objectives listed under CSTP – Associate Level and CSTP – Practitioner Level,
CSTP – Master Level aims at achieving the following objectives:
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Help test professionals develop their software testing skills through formal education
Establish a common skill set for software testing professionals according to a well-defined Body of
Knowledge
Create a pool of qualified software test professionals
Prepare candidates for a wider range of software testing assignments
Complement company in-house and on-the-job training programs
Provide professional recognition and career enhancement
Benefits of CSTP – Master Level Certification
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Demonstrate a level of competence in software testing methodologies and techniques
Helps individuals develop their software testing skills through formal education
Individuals develop common methodologies, practical approaches and skill sets based on a well-defined
Body of Knowledge
Establishes disciplined and repeatable processes for a company with a team of CSTP – Master Level
holders
Prepares candidates for a wider range of software testing assignments
Provides professional recognition and helps gain greater acceptance of software testing as a profession
CSTP - Master Level holders are better prepared to advance toward increased responsibility or
management
CSTP - Master Level holders are proven to be more marketable and respected in the field
Who Should Pursue Certification?
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Anyone new to the testing area
Experienced testers using ad hoc methods
Individuals whose test experience is narrowly focused (do not have a lifecycle view)
Anyone who wishes to become a better test professional or advance his/her professional standing in
testing
CSTP – Master Level Requirements
Two requirements must be satisfied before the CSTP-M certification can be granted. These are the Formal
Education Requirement and Job Experience Requirement
Formal Education Requirements
Option #1: Achieving CSTP – Master Level as a progression from CSTP – Practitioner Level
1. Satisfying educational requirements of both CSTP – Associate Level & CSTP Practitioner Level.
2. Three days of training as follows:
a. Two days to cover areas #6 (Test Automation) and #7 (Static Testing) of the Test Professionals
Body of Knowledge.
b. One day elective, which may cover any of the above areas or other test-related areas?
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