Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)

As the IT industry becomes more competitive, the ability for management to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. The PeopleCert Certified Associate in Software Testing certification demonstrates a foundation-level understanding of quality testing principles and practices.

The PeopleCert Software Testing Certification program was developed by leading software testing professionals as a means of recognising software testers who demonstrate a predefined level of testing competency. The Software Testing Certification program, directed by the International Software Certification Board (ISCB), was developed to test the level of competence in the principles and practices of testing and control in the Information Technology (IT) profession.

Skill categories covered:

1. Software Testing Principles and Concepts
2. Building the Software Testing Ecosystem
3. Managing the Test Project
4. Risk in the Software Development Life Cycle
5. Test Planning
6. Walkthroughs, Checkpoint Reviews, and Inspections
7. Designing Test Cases
8. Executing the Test Process
9. Measurement, Test Status, and Reporting
10. Testing Specialised Technologies

Why choose PeopleCert Certified Associate in Software Testing?

Acquiring the designation of Certified Associate in Software Testing indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of software testing in the IT profession. CASTs become members of an acclaimed professional group, receiving recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, and are afforded potentially more rapid career advancement.

Who is the PeopleCert Certified Associate in Software Testing for?

The PeopleCert Software Development certification program helps software development professionals, from entry level to experienced managers, upskill, reskill, and take the next step forward in their careers, with a range of best practice certifications designed to enrich candidate’s skills and boost their career paths.

Examples of typical job titles:

• (Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer
• (Senior) Test Manager
• (Senior) Test Engineer
• (Senior) Test Analyst
• (Senior) Test Automation Engineer

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