Memorandum of Understanding establishes the foundation for closer cooperation between software testing and software architecture
On June 16, 2026, the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) and the International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB®) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Munich-Unterhaching, Germany.
Dr. Klaudia Dussa-Zieger, President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®), and Dr. Guido Gryczan, Chair of the International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB®), formally signed the document on the sidelines of the “Software Architecture Forum 2026” in Munich-Unterhaching.
Software testing and software architecture are closely interconnected disciplines. Through this agreement, ISTQB® and iSAQB® will intensify their collaboration and work toward closer alignment between their certification schemes, glossaries, and qualification curricula. Learners, training providers, and companies will benefit from consistent terminology and a shared understanding of key concepts throughout the software development lifecycle.
The collaboration also includes joint activities at events, and exchanges with universities, research institutions and companies, and the possibility of joint certifications.
With this Memorandum of Understanding, ISTQB® and iSAQB® pursue the common goal of increasingly viewing software engineering as an integrated discipline and sustainably strengthening knowledge transfer between the fields of software testing and software architecture. In doing so, both organizations make a significant contribution to the continuous advancement and quality of internationally recognized certifications.