Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)

Program Descriptions

As the IT industry becomes more competitive, the ability for management to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. CAST Certification demonstrates a foundation level understanding of quality testing principles and practices. Acquiring the designation of Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of software testing in the IT profession. CASTs become members of an acclaimed professional group, receiving recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, and are afforded potentially more rapid career advancement. The CAST program is directed by an independent Certification Board and administered by QAI. The course provides a thorough background of the software testing function and processes, which an individual aspiring to be a software tester must understand. The successful completion of this course will prepare you for the CAST examination.

Workshop Content

1. Understand Fundamentals of Quality
2. Software Development Life Cycles
3. Verification & Validation Life Cycle Quality Framework
4. Inspections
5. Test Techniques
6. Test Planning
7. Test Execution
8. Test Metrics
9. Improving the Test Process
10. Applying Tools to the Test Process

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is for professionals appearing for the CAST examination. The professionals can include:



1. Fresh Graduates from universities looking for a job in Testing
2. Non IT professionals interested in shifting to Software Testing
3. Students pursuing IT training and certification programs like MCAD, MCDBA or MCTS