Press Releases Minneapolis , MN - USA

10/24/16 Dr. Magdy Hanna, IIST CEO and Chairman Interviewed by CEOCFO Magazine

The CEOCFO Magazines's Senior Editor, Lynn Fosse interviewed Dr. Hanna regarding the future of the software testing profession

A Quote from Dr. Hanna's interview is "The value of a certification is not in a piece of paper you received or even in the test you passed. It is clearly in the education you receive to achieve the certification and how it makes you a better professional. Employers are not interested in just getting their people certified. They are more interested in investing in their people and improving their performance." Click here to read the complete interview.

9/26/16 The International Institute for Software Testing, The Leader of Education-Based Software Testing Certifications Launches New Software Test Automation Certifications

A The IIST Advisory Board has just approved The Certified Software Test Automation Architect (CSTAA). This is the second software test automation certification issued by the IIST. The first test automation certification, Certified Software Test Automation Specialist (CSTAS), was approved by the IIST Advisory Board in 2005. “The evolution of the field of test automation over the last ten years required us to restructure the existing Certified Software Test Automation Specialist certification (CSTAS) and to introduce a new advanced certification that focuses mainly on test automation architectures, strategies, and frameworks”, says Dr. Magdy Hanna, IIST Chairman and CEO. " Click here to read the full release.

9/19/16 The International Institute for Software Testing Launches a Series of Complimentary Seminars on Agile Testing, test management, TDD, and Test Automation Around the U.S.

"The purposes of these educational seminars is to provide the software testing and quality assurance community with the opportunity to get the education they need at no charge," says Dr. Magdy Hanna, Chairman and CEO of IIST. The upcoming series of free seminars to be held in San Diego, Minneapolis, and Chicago offer presentations in test automation and agile testing. Click here to read the full release.

5/10/16 The International Institute for Software Testing Just Announced that All Online Courses Leading to Software Testing Certifications Have Been Discounted to $195 Per Course

“Our goal is to provide the software quality and testing community both national and internationally with the highest quality training in most convenient and most cost-effect manner,” said Dr. Magdy Hanna, Chairman and CEO of the International Institute for Software Testing (IIST), a world-leader in Software Testing training, software testing certifications, and software quality training. “We recognize that training and travel budgets have been cut everywhere. We have not seen that much cut in training and travel budget in our 20 year of business.” Click here to read the full release.

10/15/15 Certified Mobile Software Test Professional (CMSTP)International Institute for Software Testing (IIST), the Leader in Software Testing Certifications Announces the First Education-Based Certification in Mobile Testing.

The announcement of The Certified Mobile Software Test Professional (CMSTP) by IIST brings the total number of testing certifications available from the Minneapolis-based professional development organization specializing in software testing certifications to nine. This announcement follows IIST’s recent announcement of the two agile testing certifications. Click to read full release.

01/27/11 Education-Based Software Certifications

As part of their continuous effort to advance the field of Software Engineering through education and professional certifications, The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) and the International Institute for Software Process (IISP) announce FOUR new Education-Based Certifications in Software Testing, Software Quality Management, and Software Process Improvement.  “This brings the total number of Education-Based Certifications offered by IIST and IISP to seven certifications,” says Dr. Magdy Hanna, Chairman and CEO of both IIST and IISP.  

“One of the most effective ways to establish a profession is to institute formal educational programs that cover all areas of study that can serve the profession,” says Dr. Magdy Hanna. “An essential first step to developing these educational programs is to develop Bodies of Knowledge (BOK) that must be mastered by everyone who wishes to belong to the profession. Educating individuals on curriculum that is based on a well-established BOK is the only way to establish a profession and a discipline, and to change the perception that testing is an ad hoc activity that requires minimal training.”

The purpose of these Education-Based Certifications is to help individuals develop a career path in Software Testing, Software Quality Management, and Software Process Improvement.  “The new Certified Software Test Professional – Associate Level Certification is an entry level certification that puts test professionals at the first step of their career.  In my opinion, it is mandatory for every test professional to acquire the knowledge required by this certification,” says Dr. Hanna.  “The Certified Software Quality Manager Certification (CSQM) is the highest level certification which prepares individuals who have been working in test management positions to go beyond the testing role and move from project level activities to corporate levels. “ Dr. Hanna added “This is a very exciting career opportunity for those who have been trapped in testing positions for many years.”

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) and the International Institute for Software Process (IISP) have taken the lead since 1999 to become the only providers of education-based certifications. “The value of any certification program lies in its ability to meet individuals’ diverse needs and interests for both breadth and depth of content, enabling improvement of job performance on a day-to-day basis,” says Dr. Hanna.

To achieve an Education-Based Certification, a candidate must attend a number of instructor-lead courses and pass a test for each course. Tests in Education-Based Certifications are not multiple choice or true/false type of tests.  The Certifications’ Advisory Boards agreed that this model is vastly superior to certifications that are based on passing an exam and do not require a rigorous course of study.

To help software test professionals to develop careers in software testing and quality assurance, IIST provides the following chart. The chart depicts what the IIST recommends as a possible career path for individuals involved in software testing and quality management. Other paths are also possible based on the candidate’s professional development goals.

Minneapolis , MN - USA
10/21/08 IIST Announces India Training Partnership with SQTL

The international Institute for Software Testing (IIST) is proud to announce we a re further expanding the CSTP Certification program in the Indian market, effective immediately. IIST offers CSTP training via public and on-site training delivered through our alliance with SQTL, a Pune based IT Education and Services Company. Through their alliance with SQTL, IIST is able to offer classroom training throughout all of India via SQTL's expansive network of facilities.

"This is the only education based test professional certification program that will impart the right skills, expertise, and knowledge to enable software professionals to excel in their testing career. Our partnership with SQTL is a very important step in advancing the software testing profession on a global level, we will be reaching a fast growing market that has a high demand for testing education and CSTP certification" said Magdy Hanna, Chairman and CEO of IIST. Learn more at: http://www.testinginstitute.com/partners.php

SQTL's first set of classes will qualify students for: Junior Software Test Professional (CSTP - Level 1 Certification) and will cover Principles of Software Testing and Test Design :

• Levels of Testing
• Testing client/server applications
• Testing Internet and web applications
• Testing object-oriented applications
• Testing embedded systems
• The testing life cycle
• Code-based test case design techniques
• Requirement-based test case design techniques
• Test design specification

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-Business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference.

About SQTL:

SQTL is established IT Education and Services Company based in India . The company provides training programs with a thrust on long-term Career Qualifications and the high-end short-term programs in Information Technology. The Company also has a significant business in the Institutional segment where it offers Total Learning Solutions to individuals, Corporate, and Government.

SQTL provides training of international standards to students and working professionals. We offer Software Testing, System administration and other high end IT training programs to students at our centers across India . Our experienced Trainers impart training using the latest technology and resources.

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6/16/08 The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) Announces: Software Testing Certifications Now Attainable by Taking Online Classes

In response to the increased demand for the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) and the Certified Test Manager (CTM) certifications in the international community, IIST is proud to expand the CSTP and CTM certification programs by making these esteemed certifications attainable online, to a worldwide audience of Software Testing and Quality Professionals. Unlike exam-based certifications, education-based certifications are the only way for test professionals to learn practical methods and techniques, helping them do their job better and maximize their performance. Completing the educational requirements and the exams online is great way to attain CSTP or CTM certifications at your own pace, place and time.

"Creating the courses and exams leading to these certifications available online will allow test professionals around the world to benefit from the same course material we teach in classroom sessions" said IIST Chairman and CTO, Dr. Magdy Hanna. "All of our online courses are taught by the same world-class practitioners and experts who teach our classroom sessions. Participants will have 30 days to go through the course recording as many times as they wish so that they can learn at their own pace. They can then decide to take the certification exam online whenever they feel they are ready to do so." Dr. Hanna added, "It is very important to note that because the educational requirements of these certifications are divided into 10 different courses, with each course having it's own exam at it's conclusion, individuals interested in pursuing these certifications can decide to complete the educational requirements over any period of time up to five years based on their schedule and available budget. These Courses are also available to individuals and organizations that might not be interested in completing the certification but only wish to gain practical advice to help improve the results of their test process."

Required CSTP Body of Knowledge areas:

• Principles of Software Testing
• Test Design
• Managing the Testing Process
• Test Executions and Defect Tracking
• Requirement Definitions, Refinement and Verification
• Test Automation
• Static Testing (Inspections, Reviews, and Walkthroughs)

Required CTM Body of Knowledge areas:

• Test Process Management
• Test Project Management
• Test Process Measurement and Improvement
• Test Organization Management
• Risk Management
• Test Automation Strategies and Architectures
• Software Quality Assurance (Available June 30th)

For more information visit: http://www.iist.org/online/online-software-testing-certifications.php .

About IIST :

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-Business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference.

Contact:

John Kallerup, Director of Professional Services
jkallerup@iist.org
877-GET-IIST [1-877-438-4478]

Minneapolis , MN - USA
11/19/07 The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) announces the winners for the

The Software Testing Best Practice award was created to recognize companies whose testing teams have adopted best practices in software testing and quality, leading to significant improvements in performance and reliability.

"The Software Testing Best Practice award is one of several other initiatives that IIST has for advancing the software Testing profession and encouraging companies to adopt best practices.  It is also a great way to get companies to share their best practices with the rest of the software testing community", says Dr. Hanna, Chairman and CTO of IIST.  

The Board of Judges reviewed applications from 36 medium to large organizations.  The five winning companies reported significant improvements in areas such as test management, requirement management and test execution. Some of these companies reported that training and education-based certifications from IIST helped them adopt best practices to improve performance.

The five companies are:

• Kaizen Technologies Inc - USA
• Pitney Bowes Software - USA
• Fannie Mae - USA
• Wipro Technologies - India
• Word and Brown - USA

IIST will feature the five companies at the International Test Certification Super Week to be held in Las Vegas the week of November 26, 2007 . As part of the award, each company will also receive five days of free training during this event.

Another set of five Software Testing Best Practice awards will be announced and presented in February 2008.  Winning companies will be featured at the International Test Certification Super Week to be held in Chicago the week of March 24, 2008 .

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST offers education-based certifications in Software Testing and Test Management. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-Business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference.

Minneapolis , MN - USA
8/31/07

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) announces partnership with DEW Software . Synergies between the two companies will provide more options for Software Testing and QA Services.

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) and DEW Software, an IT consulting and services company, have partnered together to address the growing training and consulting needs in the area of Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

The partnership is designed to extend the reach for IIST's onsite classes and consulting services, with DEW Software operating as an authorized reseller of these services.

"IIST instructors will still be the ones performing the training, and all certifications would still come directly from IIST, but by offering IIST's classes and services through DEW Software, DEW clients will be able to leverage the relationship between DEW and IIST and will be able to quickly and easily find solutions to their Testing and QA needs under one umbrella," said IIST Chairman, Dr. Magdy Hanna.

In addition to professional services that IIST brings to the table via its consulting division, it will also be offering over 70 different courses on software testing and quality assurance. Test professionals who attend IIST classes consistently report the following benefits:

• Reduced flow of bug reports from UAT and customers
• Reduced call volumes to your help desk and support team
• More reliable software that meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Higher quality releases
• More consistent requirement management practices
• Increased team confidence & morale
• Shortened time to production

A full list of courses and outlines are available for viewing at: www.iist.org/CourseList.php

IIST's consulting services utilizes its highly qualified pool of experts and practitioners to provide world class consulting and training services in many areas of software testing, software quality, and software process improvement. Areas of expertise include:

Software Testing

• Test Management
• Test Automation
• Test Design Techniques
• Test Process
• Testing Web Applications & eBusiness
• Performance Testing

Software Quality

• Quality Management
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Inspections & Peer Reviews

Software Process Improvement

• Measurements and Benchmarking
• Process Definition and Process Modeling
• Software Process Assessment & Improvement
• Requirement Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-Business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference.

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8/15/05 IIST Announces On-Line Testing Training/Certifications Courses offered at 50% off during August

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) announces the launch of On-Line Software Testing classes. All courses count toward CSTP certification.

As part of its on-going effort to serve the needs of the testing community, IIST is proud to announce the launch of a new era of education for Software Professionals. IIST On-Line courses are one way for self-motivated students to take CSTP courses at their own pace, place and time.

IIST On-Line courses were developed in response to the high demand for top-quality professional development opportunities for Software Testing Professionals. By offering the courses On-Line through its partnership with WebEx, IIST is making these valuable courses accessible to professionals world-wide.

"Many countries are attempting to improve their own software development efforts, so adapting our courses to an on-line format was a natural extension of our services, and a way to make IIST education accessible to everyone across the globe" said IIST Chairman, Dr. Magdy Hanna. "While offering the courses On-Line is new, the course materials are the same we teach in classroom sessions, taught by the same world-class instructors. Students taking the online classes will take exams On-Line, have access the instructor via e-mail and even be able to communicate with other students through classroom discussion boards."

Initial Courses Being Offered While more courses will be consistently be added, the initial list of courses being offered are:

• Managing the Software Testing Process (CSTP #3-4)
• Risk Based Testing (CSTP Elective or CTM #5)
• Evaluating Business Requirements (CSTP #5)
• Principles of Software Test Automation (CSTP #6)
• Testing in a Rapid Application Development Environment (Elective)
• Learn more/View Course Samples

About IIST:

IIST is a professional development organization that promotes and nourishes disciplined software testing practices through the education-based Certifications: Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) and Certified Test Manager (CTM). IIST certifications are the only education-based certification program where the student is tested as they learn.

IIST's faculty of experts and practitioners provide world class training and consulting services in all areas of software testing and software quality including: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews Website: http://www.testinginstitute.com

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3/7/05 IIST announces Certified Test Manager Certification

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) Advisory Board has just finalized the requirements and the Body of Knowledge of the Certified Test Manager (CTM) certification.

CTM is the second education-based certification for software test and quality professionals offered by IIST. The first certification, the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP), has gained a wide acceptance by the software industry since 1999. Information on both certification programs can be found at www.testinginstitute.org .

"We are very excited about the new certification", says Dr. Magdy Hanna , Chairman and CEO of IIST. "Initially, we thought only individuals who are new to software testing needed education in testing techniques and methodologies. As we continued to conduct training for the CSTP certification at public and commercial, government, and military client locations, it became obvious that many individuals who have been charged with managing test projects even for some highly critical systems do not have the minimum education required to manage the test process, test organization or test project for these systems. We are so grateful to the members of the IIST Advisory Board for their superb job in developing the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK) to serve as the foundation of the CTM certification. This Body of Knowledge is, in my opinion, a huge achievement that will serve the software test community and the software engineering community in general for many years to come. I encourage every one who is leading a test effort in any project to take a look at the TMBOK published at www.testinginstitute.org and to make sure that she or he has mastered all the areas of the TMBOK".

CTM was developed to fill the gap that exists in skills required by test managers and test leads to effectively manage the test process, the test project and the test organization. CTM is based on the Test Management Body of Knowledge ( TMBOK ) developed by IIST through its Advisory Board .

Specifically, CTM aims at achieving the following objectives:

• Helping individuals develop their test management skills through formal education.
• Establishing a common skill set for software test managers and test leads based on a well-defined TMBOK.
• Creating a pool of qualified software test managers.
• Preparing test professionals, especially those who achieved the Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) designation, for management and lead positions in software testing projects.
• Providing professional recognition and career enhancement for those who have been managing test projects for a number of years.

By achieving the CTM certification, individuals will better prepare themselves to manage, lead and evaluate the testing process and its results.

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-Business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST conducts professional training, provides resources for testers on its web site, and sponsors the International Conference on Practical Software Quality and Testing (PSQT).

Contact: John Kallerup , Director of Professional Services
jkallerup@testinginstitute.org
www.testinginstitute.org
763-546-0072

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12/22/04 IIST Announces Donation to Florida Hurricane Relief Fund

In an ongoing effort to give back to the communities it serves, IIST is proud to announce a monetary donation to the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund. ( http://www.flahurricanefund.org/ ).

During the Orlando Software Test Professionals Week ( STPW ) in November, IIST donated 20% of all registrations made during our fundraising promotion. The donation amount turned out to be over $1,800!

About the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund: Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne thousands of Floridians are in need.

Governor Jeb Bush has established the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund to assist communities in rebuilding. This fund will be used for needs unmet by other disaster relief organizations also working to help rebuild lives and communities. Communities will decide how their allocations from this fund should be spent, and the most heavily impacted communities will receive the greatest percentage of these funds.

About IIST:   The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference

Contact: John Kallerup , Dir. Prof. Svcs.
jkallerup@iist.org
www.iist.org
763-546-0072

Minneapolis, MN - USA
11/1/04

IIST Announces PSQT 2005 West
May 2-6, 2005 --- Las Vegas , NV
Featuring Watts Humphrey and Tom Gilb

The international Institute for Software Testing (IIST) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 16 th International P ractical S oftware and Q uality T echniques (PSQT) Conference in May of 2005 in Las Vegas , Nevada !

The PSQT conference brings together the biggest names and the brightest minds in the field of software testing and quality assurance for a week of information sharing and learning. Focusing on lively discussions and interactive information sharing about software quality and testing, PSQT is presented by nationally known experts who practice what they preach. This event features keynote addresses by internationally known authorities Watts Humphrey and Tom Gilb.

Dozens of track presentations taught by actual practitioners are presented at PSQT. Additionally, many featured presentations given by nationally known experts in the field of software quality are offered as well as workshops which allow everyone to directly participate in the week-long program in their own way, customizing their learning experience. Thus allowing them to get the most out of the conference and bring the most useful information back to help them and their organization.

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing, Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews. IIST sponsors the International PSQT Conference

Contact: John Kallerup, Dir. Prof. Svcs.
jkallerup@iist.org
www.iist.org
763-546-0072

Minneapolis, MN - USA
6/15/04

IIST Announces Pac-Rim Partner

The international Institute for Software Testing (IIST) is proud to offer the CSTP Certification program in the Pac-Rim effective immediately. IIST offers  CSTP training via public and on-site training delivered through our alliance with QSIT Global,  a Bangalore based IT related Process Consulting and high-end training Company. Through their alliance with QSIT, IIST is able to offer classroom training to India, Pakistan, Korea, China and all of the Pac-Rim counties. 

"This is the only education based test professional certification program that will impart the right skills, expertise, and knowledge to enable software professionals to excel in their testing career. Our partnership with QSIT is a very important step in advancing the software testing profession on a global level, We will be reaching a fast growing market that has a high demand for testing education and CSTP certification" said Magdy Hanna, Chairman and CEO of IIST. Learn more at: http://www.testinginstitute.com/partners.php.

About IIST:

The International Institute for Software Testing (IIST) was founded in 1996 to serve testing and QA professionals. IIST's areas of expertise include: Software Testing , Test Management, Test Automation, Test Design Techniques, Test Process, Testing Web Applications and e-business, Performance Testing, Software Quality, Quality Management, Software Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Software Inspections and Peer Reviews

Contact: John Kallerup, Dir. Prof. Svcs.
jkallerup@testinginstitute.com

www.testinginstitute.com