Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)

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.

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. 
 
Prerequisites
To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet one of three prerequisites:

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

AND

  1. Are working, or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation 

Course Contents

  •  Quality Principles and Concepts
  •  Quality Leadership
  •  Quality Baselines (Assessments and Models)
  •  Quality Assurance
  •  Quality Planning
  •  Define, Build, Implement and Improve Work Processes
  •  Quality Control Practices
  •  Metrics and Measurement
  •  Internal Control and Security
  •  Outsourcing, COTS and Contracting Quality   

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