Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) Training

The Certified Software Tester (CSTE) certification is intended to establish standards for initial qualification and provide direction for the testing function through an aggressive educational program. Candidates acquiring Certified Software Tester (CSTE) prove the credential of a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality control in the IT profession. Certified Software Test Engineer receives opportunities like becoming members of a recognized professional group and receiving recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, which in layman’s language means a more potential and rapid career advancement, and also expected to be of greater acceptance in the role of an advisor to management.

Hence, the official body of Certified Software Tester (CSTE) had laid certain norms and requisites which the appearing candidate must follow. Mentioned below are four of them, where the applicant shall be fulfilling at least ‘One’ of it:

1. A 4 year degree from accredited college-level institution & 2 years experience in the information services field

2. A 3 year degree from accredited college-level institution & 3 years experience in the information services field

3. A 2 year degree from accredited college-level institution & 4 years experience in the information services field

4. Six years experience in the information services field

And additionally, appearing candidates must be working or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation.

As of now CSTE examination are offered worldwide, and Pearson VUE Testing Centers held the examinations ‘daily’. Making one known, the Pearson VUE Testing Centers operates between Monday-Friday, however in some locations that may vary. The majority of test centers remain open in the morning and late afternoon, where a handful of them have also opted to stay open on the weekends.