1. Certified Software Tester Certification Training Proposal

2. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Mission Statement  Vision Statement  CSTE Goals  CSTE Values  CSTE Study Approach  CSTE Study Approach Summary (Milestones)  CSTE Q&A Agenda

3. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester Mission Statement

4. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  To promote the disciplines and skills represented in the Common Body Of Knowledge (CBOK) for Certified Software Tester (CSTE) and to provide a professional level of competence in Software Quality Control at Softtek. Mission Statement

5. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester Vision Statement

6. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  To produce competent and successful software testers to improve quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction in all the testing services provided by Softtek. Vision Statement

7. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester CSTE Goals

8. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  To improve Quality Control activities.  To establish a quality infrastructure with adequate resources to perform Quality Control activities.  To increase more creditability in the testing services (Quality Control).  High customer satisfaction.  To rank the # 1 outsourcing organization in Mexico with more Certified Software Testers. CSTE Goals

9. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester CSTE Values

10. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Exercise honestly, objectively in the performance of duties and responsibilities.  Exhibit loyalty in all matters.  Undertake only those services that they can reasonably expect to complete with professional competence.  Continually strive for improvement in their proficiency, and in the effectiveness and quality of the service. CSTE Values

11. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Maintain and improve professional competency through continuing education.  Cooperate in the development and interchange of knowledge for mutual professional benefit.  Maintain high personal standards of moral responsibility, character, and business integrity. CSTE Values

12. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Read the CSTE Study guide at least 2 times.  Underline the most important points on the CSTE guide.  Prepare a Questionnaire of the most important points on the CSTE guide. Self-Study Program

13. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Read Testing books  Books of reference − Testing Computer Software, by Cem Kaner. − Testing Applications on the Web, 2e, by Hung Q. − Effective Methods for Software Testing by William Perry. − Managing the testing process, by Rex Black. Self-Study Program

14. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester CSTE Study Approach

15. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  The CSTE Study Approach is composed of the following milestones:  CSTE Reading I (Please refer to Certification Process Document for further information) − Outlines the Knowledge Domains of the CBOK − Duration: 99 days  CSTE Reading II (Please refer to Certification Process Document for further information) − Outlines the Knowledge Domains of the CBOK − Duration: 76 days CSTE Study Approach

16. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  CSTE Reading III (Please refer to Certification Process Document for further information) − Outlines the Knowledge Domains of the CBOK − Duration: 54 days –CSTE Rehearsal »Duration: 15 days –CSTE Beta Reading »Duration: 15 days (Includes CSTE Questionnaire) –CSTE Travel Phase »Duration: 1 day –CSTE Big Bang Day »Duration: 1 day CSTE Study Approach

17. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester CSTE MilestonesDuration CSTE Reading I99 days (3 months) CSTE Reading II76 days (2.5 months) CSTE Reading III54 days (1.5 months) CSTE Rehearsal15 days CSTE Beta Reading15 days CSTE Travel Phase1 day CSTE Big Bang Day1 day CSTE Study Approach

18. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester  Any questions… CSTE Q&A

19. Copyright 2006. MSQAA Federation Chapter Certified Software Tester Thank You…