Course Overview
CSTM® certification provides IT upper management a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management-level positions. The CSTM® Certification also provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills.
The CSTM® Certification was developed based on the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK) to fill the gap in the management skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project, and the test organization. Specifically, CSTM® aims at the following objectives:
- Help individuals develop their test management skills through formal education
- Establish a common skill set for software test managers and test leads based on a well-defined Test Management Body of Knowledge
- Create a pool of qualified software test managers
- Prepare test professionals, especially those who achieved Master Level Certification, for management and lead positions in software testing projects
- Provide professional recognition and career enhancement for those who manage test projects.
Exam Information
- The exam comprises of 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 70% (70 out of 100) to pass the exam.
- Candidate can also opt for Certified Software Tester – Advanced Level (CSTAL) – Test Manager based on ISTQB Syllabus at the time of scheduling an exam.
- Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.
- The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 10 minutes (70 Minutes).
- No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam held via ProctorU.
- If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
- The exam can be taken any number of times.
- The validity of the CSTM® Certificate is for five (5) years, the candidate needs to either retake the exam or can complete the E-Course for CSTM® to accrue the number of continuing education units (CEUs) to renew the Certificate. Renewing the certificate will allow the candidate to retain their professional stature and credentials intact.
- Certificates must be renewed on or before the expiration date (when they become inactive) to be current.
- Certified Software Testing Manager (CSTM)® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.
