Certifications


The Sacramento Area Quality Association (SAQA) is a chapter of the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) Federation, which provides internationally recognized software certifications.

Vision
To be the international standard of definition for professional status as an information services software quality practitioner.

Mission
To support the needs of information services quality practitioners, providing certification of their professional development as they evolve over their careers from entry-level novices to recognized and mature masters of their respective disciplines.

Certifications
Three specific areas of certification are offered by the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI):
  • Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
  • Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
  • Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
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.

Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality control in the IT profession.

Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)
The need for improved and more reliable Software Project Management calls for professionals who can effectively design, manage, test, and monitor the status of software projects. Organizations now demand high quality software, delivered on time and within budget. Certification is recommended as a means to define the Common Body of Knowledge for the practice of software project management, and to evaluate an individual’s ability to apply that knowledge to practice.

Examination Schedule

Exam Type: Exam Date: Application Deadline: Location: Contact:
CSQA,
CSTE
Saturday,
December 3, 2005
Monday,
October 3, 2005
Volcano Therapeutics
2870 Kilgore Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Robert Shillato
530-672-9438
shillato@cwnet.com
CSQA,
CSTE
Robert Shillato
530-672-9438
shillato@cwnet.com


Last updated: October 11, 2004

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