Certification is formal recognition of a level of proficiency in
the information technology (IT) quality assurance industry. The
recipient is acknowledged as having an overall comprehension of the
disciplines and skills represented in a comprehensive body of
knowledge for a respective software discipline.
The QAI Global Institute, formerly known as Quality Assurance
Institute, was founded in 1980 in the United States of America.
QAI's founding objective was and remains to provide leadership in
improving quality, productivity, and effective solutions for
process management in the information services profession.
QAI supports following Certifications:
1. Certified Software Tester (CSTE)

The
Certified Software Tester (CSTE) certification is intended to
establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction
for the testing function through an aggressive educational program.
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and
practices of quality control in the IT profession. CSTEs become
members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition
of their competence by business and professional associates,
potentially more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance
in the role as advisor to management.
2. Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)

Acquiring
the designation of Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and
practices of quality assurance in the IT profession. CSQAs become
members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition
of their competence by business and professional associates,
potentially more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance
in the role as advisor to management.
3. Certified Quantitative Software Process Engineer
(CQSPE)

The
Certified Quantitative Software Process Engineer (CQSPE)
certification aims at developing professionals who have gained the
requisite knowledge & skills to help define & implement an
organization’s measurement program using Quantitative Software
Process Management (QSPM) techniques.
An organization needs to consistently control and improve its
processes to deliver products that meet customer requirements and
remain competitive. QSPM is a framework that integrates the concept
of measurement with software process management. QSPM provides an
approach through which objective insight into an organization’s
goals and the capability of its processes can be determined.
4. Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)

Acquiring
the designation of Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)
indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and
practices of quality assurance in the IT profession. CASQs 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.
5. Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)

Acquiring
the designation of Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
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.
6. Certified Software Process Engineer (CSPE)

The
Certified Software Process Engineer (CSPE) certification aims at
developing professionals who can be an integral part of the
organization’s process improvement and can support the Quality
Process Improvement team to develop software process, analyze and
solve quality problems, track and implement process improvement
suggestions. The CSPE certification can be taken by fresh graduates
and individuals with work experience, aspiring to develop skills
and knowledge in quality tools and processes and join an
organization’s process improvement initiative.
Since the mid 1980s, more and more software organizations have
started using models and standards to support and improve their
software engineering activities. Most of the process improvement
programs have achieved positive results. However, many have died a
silent death for lack of experienced professionals participating in
these process improvement initiatives. CSPE certification is a step
in the direction to help bridge the gap between the demand and
supply of qualified software process improvement professionals.
7. Certified Software Business Analyst (CSBA)

Certification is recommended as a means to define the Common Body
of Knowledge for the practice of business analyzation, and evaluate
an individual’s ability to apply that knowledge to practice.
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Business Analyst
(CSBA) indicates a professional level of competence in the
principles and practices associated with the business analyst
profession.
8. Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ)

The
Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ) certification
establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the
capabilities and competencies of software quality assurance
professionals that are working at, or soon will work at, the
software quality assurance management level.
9. Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)

The
Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) certification
establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the
capabilities and competencies of software testing professionals
that are working at, or soon will work at, the software testing
management level.
10. Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)

Acquiring
the designation of Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)
indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and
practices of software project management in the IT profession.
More information about these certifications can be obtained from
official website:
http://softwarecertifications.org/
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