Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
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This vendor-neutral Certification is Offered By:
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Milwaukee, WI USA
Phone: 800-248-1946
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Skill Level: Advanced Status: Active
Low Cost: $399 (shortest track)
Summary:
Designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementation; have a thorough understanding of software inspection and testing, verification, and validation; and can implement software development and maintenance processes and methods.
Initial Requirements:
You must have eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Software Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. If you have a degree, diploma or certificate program beyond high school, you may be able to waive some of the required experience.
You must then pass 1 exam ($399). There is a 3 - 5 hour time limit for the exam. The exam is open book. ASQ members save $140 off the exam price. ASQ full membership costs $138 annually.
Continuing Requirements:
Must recertify every 3 years either by completing professional activities that qualify for credits or by testing.
Online Resources:
There are sample questions and an outline of the CBOK located at this certification's Web page.
Offline Resources:
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