Here is how to prepare for a management role. We have free resources for you, too!
Your Next Step Up: Test Management
Move Up to Test Management This Year
You've proven you know software testing. This is the year you prove you're ready to manage others.
The path to management requires two steps:
You need to understand test management
You need to prove you are ready for promotion
ISTQB Test Management Certification is the pathway for both steps. The ISTQB Test Management syllabus (body of knowledge) helps you understand test management, and passing the exam proves you are ready to make the move.
That is why ISTQB Test Management is among the most popular certifications from ASTQB: It helps you get promoted!
ASTQB has resources that can help you get ready for this next big step in your career:
Study well, as this is an advanced certification. You can study on your own, but some people also find it helpful to take a class from one of our Accredited Software Testing Training Providers in preparation for this exam. (Bonus: If you have earned ISTQB Foundation Level through us, training with an ASTQB Accredited Training Provider may make you eligible for a free retake if you don't pass on your first attempt.)
No matter how you study, be sure to register for your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA so you can appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Testers™, earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking, and become eligible for the AT*Work list. We'll also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register.
"You may think you are ready to be a manager, but you really have to be able to convince other people that you're ready." – Debbie, Test Manager
Are You Already in Management? How Do You Staff a Test Team? Get the Free Guide
If you're already in test management, one of the great challenges is determining the right team for testing and getting the budget to support it. Where do you start?
This is a great resource for designing and gaining approval for a test team. Download "How to Staff a Test Team" and start building your ideal software quality team.
Get Promoted with ISTQB Agile Tester Certification
If you are working in an Agile environment, there is another important step to build your career: ISTQB Agile Tester. This is a popular, easy choice after ISTQB Foundation Level.
Do you already have ISTQB Agile Tester certification? Then prove your advanced skills with ISTQB Agile Technical Tester. This is the next must-have ISTQB certification that will keep your career moving up!
“…something I want testers to think about is that as you look at job postings more and more, almost all of them ask for Agile…” – Tom, Test Manager
Did you know that you can take the ISTQB exam from ASTQB (ISTQB in the U.S.) in any country in the world? When you take your ISTQB exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, you get extra, free benefits. For example, only AT*SQA can add you to all of these lists:
The Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ including Testing Tiers® rankings that we advertise to employers millions of times per year to build your recognition
The ISTQB Successful Candidate Register
The AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire if you ever need a job
Testing the System: A Holistic Approach to Security in Systems Development
As cybersecurity threats evolve, testing is increasingly critical in maintaining systems' integrity, availability, and confidentiality. The free ACM TechTalk, "Testing the System: A Holistic Approach to Security in Systems Development," explores a systems-oriented perspective on testing, drawing on concepts of risk management, security frameworks, and the interplay between human and technical elements of cybersecurity.
The talk takes place on Thursday, January 23, at 12:00 PM ET/17:00 UTC. You will gain insights into integrating comprehensive security testing strategies across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on areas such as:
Risk-Based Testing
Framework Compliance Testing
Advanced Threat Testing
Continuous Testing and Monitoring
Human-Centric Testing
This talk is presented by Scott Tilley, an Emeritus Professor at the Florida Institute of Technology. Will Tracz, former Chair of ACM SIGSOFT and member of the ACM Professional Development Committee, will moderate the questions and answers session following the talk.
