Proposal submission for 2013 ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award is now open!

17 May 2013

The ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award is an annual prize, given for outstanding contribution to the preservation, innovation or research in the field of software quality. Everyone can submit a proposal for a potential winner of the ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award, nominating private individuals, institutions, companies or organizations. Submit your nomination here!

Chapter 7 in Advanced Level Syllabus 2012 - Test Analyst: Test Tools

14 May 2013

Much of a Test Analyst’s job requires the effective use of tools. Knowing which tools to use, and when, can increase the Test Analyst’s efficiency and can help to provide better testing coverage in the time allowed. Learn more and download the Syllabus here 

The ISTQB® would like to welcome Knowit, Norway to its Partner program!

10 May 2013

One of the ISTQB® partners with the Gold partnership level is Knowit, Norway. See more information about the company here and about the Partner program here 

Chris Carter from Australia is the new president of ISTQB®!

07 May 2013

ISTQB®, the International Software Testing Qualifications Board, has chosen Mr. Chris Carter, founder of Planit Australia and a respected figure in software testing internationally, to be its new elected president for 2013-2014.

Representatives from over 40 national testing boards cooperate in ISTQB® to set the global standard for the training and certification of software testers worldwide. More than 280,000 professional have already been certified according to the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation and Advanced Level standard.

The general assembly meeting of ISTQB® was held in Toronto, Canada on Friday 12th of April 2013. During this meeting elections for the new Executive Board for ISTQB® were conducted.

As a Board Member of the ISTQB® and ANZTB, Chris Carter has been a major driver in advancing the Australian and New Zealand testing. More in ISTQB® elections: The former President Mr. Yaron Tzubery from the Israeli Testing Board was elected as Vice President. Mitko Mitev from the South East European Testing Board (SEETB) was re-elected as Treasurer and Eric RIOU du COSQUER, from the French Testing Board was re-elected as Secretary.

The ISTQB® General Assembly thanks Mr. Yaron Tsubery for his work and wishes the new ISTQB® President Chris Carter and other Executives good luck in the next two years of their terms.

More information about ISTQB® working rules and management structure can be found here  

The ISTBQ® would like to welcome EGL to its Partner program!

03 May 2013

One of the ISTQB® partners with the Gold partnership level is EGL. See more information about the company here and about the Partner program here 

Chapter 5 in Advanced Level Syllabus 2012 - Test Analyst: Reviews

30 April 2013

A successful review process requires planning, participation and follow-up. Test Analysts must be active participants in the review process, providing their unique views. They should have formal review training to better understand their respective roles in any review process. Learn more and download the Syllabus here  

The ISTQB® would like to welcome Dalisys to its Partner program!

26 April 2013

One of the ISTQB® partners with the Gold partnership level is Dalisys. See more information about the company here and about the Partner program here 

ISTQB® partner network strengthens!

19 April 2013

ISTQB® formalized partnerships through its partner programs with more than 20 companies in various countries. Partners range from small entities that got the Silver Level to bigger companies that achieved the Gold or Platinum Level. See more details here 

E-book versions of ISTQB® Syllabi are available now!

16 April 2013

ISTQB® in co-operation with ASTQB makes available the E-book version of the ISTQB® Syllabi, in EPub and Kindle (just Foundation Level) format. You can download these e-books here 

Test Managers deal everyday with communication issues, tell us about your experiences and how to solve them

12 April 2013

Test Managers communicate with a wide audience, including users, project team members,management, external testing groups and customers. Communication must be effective for the target audience. Tell us about your experiences and leave your comment under this topic.