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.

QAI Global Institute administers and brings to organization and individuals a suite of certifications that help create the learning, growth and recognition in the workforce.

Some of the benefits of certifications are:  

  • The rigor of the entire examination and evaluation process results in enormous learning and conceptual clarity for the participants. 
  • Certification provides a recognition for the expertise and hence accelerates career growth. 
  • Various online forums created by QAI provide a platform to ensure continued ongoing learning for the certified professionals.

Some of these certifications are mandated as an essential requirement in deployment of quality models, for specific job roles since they are recognition of a level of understanding in the function.

CAST Certification demonstrates a foundation-level understanding of quality testing principles and practices. 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. 
 
Prerequisites
To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet one of three prerequisites:

  1. A 3 year degree or 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution 
  2. A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 1 years experience in the information services field  
  3. Three years experience in the information services field 

Course Contents 

  •  Software Testing Principles and Concepts
  •  Building the Test Environment
  •  Managing the Test Project
  •  Test Planning
  •  Executing the Test Plan
  •  Test Status, Analysis and Reporting
  •  User Acceptance Testing
  •  Testing Software Developed by Outside Organizations
  •  Testing Software Controls and the Adequacy of Security Procedures
  •  Testing New Technologies    

 
For more details please visit : http://www.softwarecertifications.org/qai_cast.htm