Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.
net)
For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
Certification Org Contact Info
CQA-Certified Quality Analyst Quality Assurance Institute
ph:(407)363-1111
fax:(407)363-1112
7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350
Orlando, FL 32819
Certification Contact:
Crystal Neville
certify@qaiusa.com
CSTE-Certified Software Test Engineer Quality Assurance Institute
ph:(407)363-1111
fax:(407)363-1112
7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350
Orlando, FL 32819
Certification Contact:
Crystal Neville
certify@qaiusa.com
CSA-Certified SPICE Assessor Quality Assurance Institute
ph:(407)363-1111
fax:(407)363-1112
7595 Dr. Phillips Blvd Ste:350
Orlando, FL 32819
Certification Contact:
Crystal Neville
certify@qaiusa.com
Quality Assurance/Testing Certification Programs
Local Chapter Web Site Type of Certification Application requirements Cost Comments
Twin Cities QA Association www.qaiusa.com Acquiring the designation 1.Completed and signed $250.00 4hr exam. 4 part exam.
Marilyn Porter of Certified Quality application. initial 2 parts- multiple choice-true/false
ph:(612)984-0453 Analyst (CQA) indicates a 2.Character reference letter application 2 parts-short essay
www.tcqaa.com professional level of 3.applicable fee and sitting
competence in the fee
principles and practices
of quality assurance in
the IT profession
Twin Cities QA Association www.qaiusa.com The Certified Software 1.Completed and signed $250.00 4hr exam. 4 part exam.
Marilyn Porter Test Engineer Program is application. initial 2 parts- book knowledge
ph:(612)984-0453 intended to establish 2.Character reference letter application 2 parts- 10 short essay questions
www.tcqaa.com standards for initial 3.applicable fee and sitting
qualification and provide fee
direction for the testing
function through an
aggressive educational
program.
Twin Cities QA Association www.qaiusa.com The goal of the Certified 1.Possess a Certificate of $250.00
Marilyn Porter SPICE Assessor (CSA) completion from a QAI initial
ph:(612)984-0453 Program is to recognize approved SPICE training application
www.tcqaa.com individuals that have and course. and sitting
acquired the knowledge, 2.Meet requirements for fee
skills and experience education and IT
required to conduct experience
ISO/IEC TR 15504 3.Provide a confidential
conformant assessment. character reference.
4.Subscribe to a standard
code of ethics
5.Pay the appropriate
application fee
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Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net)
For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
Certification Org Contact Info
CSTP- Certified Software Test Software Dimensions
Professional 8476 Bechtel Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
55076
voice:(651) 552-0716 or
(651) 306-1387
fax:(651) 552-0791
PMP certification-Project Management Project Management Institute Project Management Institute
Profession Four Campus Blvd
Newton Square, PA
19073-3299
ph:(610) 356-4600
Fax:(610)356-4647
Email: pmihq@pmi.org
Local Chapter
Software Dimensions
8476 Bechtel Ave
voice:(651) 552-0716 or
(651) 306-1387
fax:(651) 552-0792
Four Campus Blvd
Newton Square, PA
19073-3299
ph:(610) 356-4600
Fax:(610)356-4647
Email: pmihq@pmi.org
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Web Site Type of Certification Application requirements Cost Comments
www.softdim.com The purpose of the 1.Candidates must 445.00 The CSTP Body of Knowledge
certification program is to complete a course of study for each 1.Principles of Software Testing
teach individuals from consisting of at least one tutorial 2.Test Design
different disciplines sound day in each of seven areas. x7 3.Managing the Testing Process
and effective testing 2.a candidate must $3115.00 4.Test Executions and Defect Tracking
techniques and methods demonstrate that he or she 5.Requirement Definitions,
and to certify them as has been working in a Refinement and Verification
Software Testing software test related job for 6.Test Automation
Professionals at least one year and have 7.Static Testing (Inspections, Reviews,
had the opportunity to apply and Walkthroughs)
the formal training to their
job. **Applicant must take the exam given
at the conclusion of the tutorial.
www.pmi.org The Project Category 1: the candidate PMI Process Groups
Management holds a university degree member- 1.Initiating Processes
Professional (PMP®) and has a minimum of $405.00 2.Planning Processes
Program supports the 4,500 hours of project Non- 3.Executing Processes
international management experience member- 4.Controlling Processes
community of project within the five (5) process $555.00 5.Closing Processes
management groups
professionals and is Category 2: the candidate Exam contains 200 multiple choice.
designed to objectively does not hold a 4 hr exam time
assess and measure university degree but
professional holds a high school
knowledge. diploma or equivalent
secondary school
credential, and has a
minimum of 7,500 hours
of project management
experience within the five
(5) process groups.
Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net)
For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
Certification Org Contact Info
CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Project Management Institute
Management Four Campus Blvd
Coming in early 2002 Newton Square, PA
19073-3299
ph:(610) 356-4600
Fax:(610)356-4647
Email: pmihq@pmi.org
CQE- Quality Engineer Certificate ASC-American Society for ASC-American Society for Quality
Quality
600 N Plankiton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
ph:1-800-248-1946
fax:414-272-1734
cs@asq.org
Quality Manager Certification ASC-American Society for ASC-American Society for Quality
Quality
600 N Plankiton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
ph:1-800-248-1946
fax:414-272-1735
cs@asq.org
Local Chapter Web Site Type of Certification Application requirements Cost Comments
Project Management Institute www.pmi.org A CAPM is a project Category 1: if the PMI Process Groups
Four Campus Blvd management practitioner candidate holds a member- 1.Initiating Processes
Newton Square, PA who has demonstrated university degree and has $405.00 2.Planning Processes
19073-3299 fundamental project a minimum of 1,500 hours Non- 3.Executing Processes
ph:(610) 356-4600 management knowledge of project management member- 4.Controlling Processes
Fax:(610)356-4647 and experience by experience within the five $555.01 5.Closing Processes
Email: pmihq@pmi.org supporting projects using (5) process groups and
project management 35 hours of project mgmt Exam contains 200 multiple choice.
tools, techniques, and education 4 hr exam time
methodologies. Category 2: if the
candidate does not hold a
university degree but
holds a high school
diploma or equivalent
secondary school
credential, and has a
minimum of 3,000 hours
of project management
experience within the five
(5) process groups and
35 hours of project mgmt
education
www.asq.org CQE is designed for 1. Fill out a registration ASC Non-
600 N Plankiton Ave those who understand form. member-
Milwaukee, WI 53203 the principles of 2. Pay the fees. $285.00
ph:1-800-248-1946 product and service ASC
fax:414-272-1735 quality evaluation and members-
cs@asq.org control. $180.00
www.asq.org Quality Manager 1. Fill out a registration ASC Non-
600 N Plankiton Ave Certificate is designed form. member-
Milwaukee, WI 53203 for those who 2. Pay the fees. $340.00
ph:1-800-248-1946 understand quality ASC
fax:414-272-1736 principles and members-
cs@asq.org standards in relation to $235.00
organization and
human resource
management
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Author : Bob Stachowiak – STAMP Technologies LLC (http://www.stamptech.net)
For : TCQAA presentation December 2001 (http://www.tcqaa.org)
Certification Org Contact Info
CSQE- Certified Software Quality ASC-American Society for ASC-American Society for Quality
Engineer Quality
600 N Plankiton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
ph:1-800-248-1946
fax:414-272-1735
cs@asq.org
CQIA- Quality Improvement Associate ASC-American Society for ASC-American Society for Quality
Certificate Quality
600 N Plankiton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
ph:1-800-248-1946
fax:414-272-1735
cs@asq.org
Local Chapter Web Site Type of Certification Application requirements Cost Comments
www.asq.org CSQE is designed for 1. Fill out a registration ASC Non-
600 N Plankiton Ave those who have a form. member-
Milwaukee, WI 53203 comprehensive 2. Pay the fees. $285.00
ph:1-800-248-1946 understanding of ASC
fax:414-272-1736 software quality members-
cs@asq.org development and $180.00
implementation; have a
thorough
understanding of
software inspection and
testing, verification, and
validation; and can
implement software
development and
maintenance processes
and methods
www.asq.org CQIA is designed to 1. Fill out a registration ASC Non-
600 N Plankiton Ave assess basic form. member-
Milwaukee, WI 53203 knowledge of quality 2. Pay the fees. $260.00
ph:1-800-248-1946 tools and their uses by ASC
fax:414-272-1736 individuals who are members-
cs@asq.org involved in quality $155.00
improvement projects,
but do not necessarily
come from traditional
quality areas.
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