Whether you're starting your career in software testing or looking for the next step in your career journey, here is how BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT can support you. For more information about our professional certifications, visit http://www.bcs.org/softwaretesting

1. Careers in software testing

2. What can we do for you?
Software testing

3. Software testing
“Organisations around the world are increasing
their demand for certified IT professionals who
are able to test more complex systems.
“Software testers play a critical role in ensuring
they deliver IT that is reliable and effective.”
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

4. Professional certification
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5. Foundation level
•ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester
–In partnership with the International Software Testing
Qualifications Board, ISTQB®, this programme looks at
the basic concepts of software testing including principles,
models, types, tools and techniques
–Aimed at anyone involved in software testing
–It is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic
understanding of software testing, e.g. project managers,
business analysts, software development managers…
bcs.org/softwaretesting

6. Foundation level
•ISTQB® Agile Tester
–Building on the Certified Tester foundation level, this
extension incorporates the fundamentals of agile software
development
–A tester works differently on an agile project than a
traditional one to become an integral part of a whole-team
approach
–Learn to understand the value and principles that underpin
agile projects
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7. Foundation level
•User Experience
–For usability professionals who are involved in the design
and evaluation of user interfaces
–Ensures fundamental usability and user experience
knowledge is up to date
–Also suitable for other professionals, including IT
managers, quality managers, development managers and
business analysts
–Launching Summer 2015
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8. Foundation level
•TMMi Professional
–In partnership with the Test Maturity Model integration
(TMMi®) Foundation, this certification is appropriate for
anyone using or wanting to understand the TMMi model
–Candidates will understand about the business importance
of test process improvement
–And be able to advise and guide organisations of projects
when using the TMMi model
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9. Intermediate level
•Software Testing
–This certificate provides a broad basis for testers who
choose to specialise in testing management, or practical
testing or test analysis roles
–It provides a broad understanding of each specialist area
–It prepares candidates who wish to register for the
ISTQB® Advanced level examinations
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10. Higher level
•User Experience
–For usability professionals who want to pursue advanced
certification
–Certification focuses on modules such as architecture,
design and interface
–Ideal for anyone who has responsibility for user
experience research, design or leadership in their
organisation
–Launching Summer 2015
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11. Higher level
•ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level
–Part of the internationally recognised ISTQB® software
testing scheme
–Building on the Foundation and Intermediate levels, these
certifications provide more practical knowledge in
specialist areas:
Test Manager
Test Analyst
Technical Test Analyst
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12. Publishing
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13. Books and ebooks
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14. Other books
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15. Ebook series
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16. Professional development
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17. About SFIAplus
•The industry benchmark in IT skills, training and
development
–A three dimensional model mapping competency, training
and development to skills and tasks that are covered in
the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
–From this a common language around skills in IT is
created, and
–A standard framework against which employers and
practitioners can align knowledge, skills and experience to
plan professional development
bcs.org/sfiaplus

18. About SFIAplus
•Information for each of the skills helps career
development planning, in terms of:
–Background and previous experience
–Work activities at a current and future level
–Knowledge and skills to support that level
–Training activities to undertake
–Professional development activities to achieve
–Professional memberships that will be of benefit
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19. CPD
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20. Personal development
•BCS Personal Development Plan
–Build a portable record of your professional
aspirations and activities
–Access potential CPD activities
(videos, events, articles, blogs…)
–Record coaching, mentoring,
networking and other activities
–Share your achievements with
your peer
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21. Personal development
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22. Further your software testing career