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Certification of Software Testers

Certification of Software Testers. Benefits & Risks David Gelperin Software Quality Engineering. Tester Benefits. Improves the image of test Increases professionalism, credibility, and respect Improves communication and coordination with others

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Certification of Software Testers

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  1. Certification of Software Testers Benefits & Risks David Gelperin Software Quality Engineering

  2. TesterBenefits • Improves the image of test • Increases professionalism, credibility, and respect • Improves communication and coordination with others • Facilitates relevant training, professional growth, achievement, recognition, and higher pay

  3. EmployerBenefits • Clarifies definitions of activities, capabilities and responsibilities • Improves job and career path descriptions as well as hiring / promotion criteria • Clarifies required knowledge and training needs • Enables improvement in academic offerings and research

  4. More EmployerBenefits • Provides evidence of interest, knowledge, and accomplishments • Attracts skilled testers • Promotes more cost-effective practice

  5. Consumer Benefits More reliable products from more effective testing

  6. Potential Risks • Exclusion of effective knowledge, skills, and practices because of either (1) an overly rigid initial formulation or (2) failure to update in a timely manner as changing technology requires changing practices • Inclusion of narrowly applicable or unproven knowledge, skills, and practices

  7. More Risks • Misinterpretation of significance -- i.e., over valuing (zero defects and legal liability) or under valuing (good exam takers) • No mobility mechanism (e.g. mentoring) in a multi-level scheme • Limited acceptance -- Very few testers become certified

  8. Even More Risks • Significant time & effort ($$$) to: • develop & maintain process • acquire & maintain certification • Could lead to licensing • No guarantee of effectiveness

  9. Other risks? benefits? thoughts? What Do You Think ???

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