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The success of an IT project largely depends on how well the testing and quality assurance (Quality Assurance, QA) system is organized at all stages of its lifecycle. <\/p>\n

For a QA specialist, one of the most reliable ways to confirm their professional qualifications is to obtain the international ISTQB certification. Today, we will discuss what this certification offers to employees, employers, and businesses, as well as how we at SimbirSoft support the qualification of QA engineers.<\/a><\/noindex><\/p>\n

What is ISTQB?<\/h2>\n

\nISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)<\/b> is an international organization that certifies specialists in the field of QA. It is currently the most authoritative certification system. <\/p>\n

As of December 2018, ISTQB has conducted over 875,000 exams and issued more than 641,000 certificates recognized by IT companies in 126 countries around the world. Different countries have their own representatives of this organization; for example, in Russia, it is RSTQB. <\/p>\n

Despite the geographical \"spread,\" the preparation materials, the number of questions, and the exam duration are the same for everyone. However, certification is conducted only in person, in the presence of an examiner from the ISTQB representative office.<\/p>\n

ISTQB certificates have three levels<\/a><\/noindex>:<\/p>\n

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Why is the ISTQB certificate important for a specialist? <\/h2>\n

\nA QA specialist who successfully passes the exam gains the following opportunities and guarantees:<\/p>\n

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  1. Competitiveness in job applications<\/b>, including in international companies. This is due to the popularity of ISTQB certification, which is trusted in many countries around the world. Additionally, the non-profit nature of ISTQB and the free provision of materials for exam preparation serve as a guarantee of impartial certification.\n

    In some companies, having an ISTQB certificate is an advantage for applicants, which can be confirmed by looking at job postings on the well-known resource HeadHunter.<\/li>\n

  2. Career advancement and salary increase<\/b>. When a specialist's knowledge is confirmed by an internationally recognized certificate, management has more trust in such an employee. They get the opportunity to work on more complex, well-paid projects.<\/li>\n
  3. Systematization of knowledge<\/b>Preparing for exams will help organize disparate theoretical and practical knowledge and fill in specific gaps. Moreover, for the Expert Level exam preparation, more than half of the tasks are practical in nature. Working on both theory and practice enhances professional skills and fosters new learning.<\/li>\n
  4. Development of skills and expertise<\/b>Certificates can only be obtained sequentially, from basic to expert levels. At each stage, the exam preparation will require new knowledge, which means that professionals genuinely put in significant effort. An expert certificate is validated by practical skills, such as completed tasks or presentations at industry conferences. This can also serve as motivation for further development in one's field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \nFor employers, having an ISTQB certificate is a kind of 'quality mark' for the knowledge of its holder. Large IT companies strive to hire
    \ncertified employees or organize exams themselves. <\/p>\n

    The benefits of employee certification for IT companies and clients<\/h2>\n

    \nWhen selecting a contractor for an IT project, clients assess various parameters, including deadlines and cost, availability of relevant cases, etc. If the QA specialists of an IT company are certified according to ISTQB standards, under equal conditions, this can provide the company with a competitive advantage. <\/p>\n

    ISTQB certificates are recognized worldwide, so an IT company with certified employees can participate in international tenders.<\/p>\n

    In addition to the obvious competitive advantages, there are also other positive outcomes of certification:<\/p>\n