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The certifications in this category examine candidates' knowledge of software testing and certification is awarded based on the subject knowledge. The certifications falling under this category are related to the field of quality control and quality assurance. These certifications are also divided according to the professional level and knowledge required. I have divided certifications available based on the controlling institute or organization

International Institute for Software Testing, IIST

Certification - Subject Knowledge
IIST offers two certification programs, CSTP (Certified Software Test Professional) and CTM (Certified Test Manager). More information about these certifications can be obtained from official website.
 

Certification from International Software Testing Quality Board - ISTQB

Certification - Subject Knowledge
ISTQB have three level of certifications, all under one brand. Certifications from ISTQB are called ISTQB Certified Tester for Foundation, Advance or Expert level. These certifications are based on a syllabus created by ISTQB.

More information about these certifications can be obtained from official website.
 

Certification from Quality Assurance Institute, QAI

Certification - Subject Knowledge
Certified Software Tester (CSTE) and Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), both the certifications are very popular in the testing community. CSTE is related to the Quality Control and CSQA is related to the Quality Assurance.

According to the QAI, " Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Tester (CSTE) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality control in the IT profession." Where as for CSQA it indicates "Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of quality assurance in the IT profession"

QAI, also have advance level of certification for people, who have already done CSTE or CSQA. These certifications are called CMST (Certified Manager Of Software Testing) and CMSQ (Certified Manager Of Software Quality).

More information about these certifications can be obtained from official website.
 

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