The A4Q Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Foundation Level Certification has been developed by A4Q in cooperation with the German Testing Board e.V. This certification makes the content of the ISTQB® scheme even more accessible and relevant to developers (ISTQB® is the leading globally recognized certification scheme for testing). A4Q SDET adapts and optimizes the curriculum in the A4Q Testing Foundation for Developers (TF4D) Certification developed to teach developers basic skills in testing. The goal of A4Q SDET certification is to impart basic testing skills to developers; it covers the essential knowledge from the test area that developers will find highly beneficial in their day to day work. A4Q SDET is not intended to “retrain” developers as testers but to increase competence and confidence in effectively selecting and using relevant testing approaches, methods and techniques during the development lifecycle. Note: The A4Q TF4D remains a valid for anyone who has already achieved certification and individuals may be grandfathered to A4Q SDET. How do I obtain this certification? To be certified you must pass the A4Q SDET exam. What are the entry requirements? There are no specific entry requirements to be eligible for this A4Q SDET certification. Will I have to attend a course before I sign up for the exam? No, attending a course is a choice you make at your discretion. However, we strongly recommend that you attend a training course with an accredited training provider to gain maximum benefit and to support skills development. How does this certification benefit me? The A4Q SDET curriculum will help participants to gain a basic understanding of testing in the software development lifecycle. All main test techniques are explained in the syllabus and static test, review processes and static analysis are given special attention. White Box & Black Box testing approaches are also covered. Who is this certification for? This curriculum is specifically aimed at software developers and developers in test. It is also applicable to individuals in the role of Product Owners, Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, IT Managers or Management Consultants who are seeking to acquire basic testing skills. What other certifications can you recommend? We recommend: A4Q Certified Selenium Tester Foundation ISTQB® Certified Tester Advance Level - Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) TMAP® High-Performance Quality Engineering IREB® Requirements Engineering Foundation Level (CPRE-FL)

The A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification attests to an individual’s understanding and knowledge of mobile application testing and automating native, hybrid and mobile web apps on Android, iOS and Windows platforms, using the Appium® automated testing tool. The syllabus covers: An Introduction to mobile application testing (Advantages of automated testing, Creating good automated test cases, Manual versus automated tests, Success factors of automated test cases, Types of automated test cases) An Introduction to Appium® (What is Appium®, Why Appium® is a good choice, Appium® architecture, Emulator vs. Simulator vs. Real Devices, Appium® standard repository) Appium® Installation and Set-Up (Windows and iOS) Using Appium® (Writing a test procedure on Appium® 1.x, Writing a test procedure for Android, Writing a test procedure for Android iOS, Creating a test script, Executing a procedure on a real device, Sync [Wait Mechanisms], Logging Mechanism, Maintainability of test scripts) System Capabilities (Server, Common capabilities to all Operating Systems. Android/iOS specific capabilities) Appium® gives the ability to automate mobile app testing by using any supported programming language and test framework with full access to interfaces. This syllabus includes ready to use examples with Java as the programming language. The syllabus forms the basis of the A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium training course which will include hands-on exercises. ISTQB® syllabi may be referenced but the content is NOT examinable in the A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification exam. Note: Appium® is a registered trademark of the OpenJS Foundation How do I obtain this certification? To be certified you must pass the A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification exam. We recommend that you attend a training course with an accredited A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification training provider. Participants will have relevant theoretical content as well practical topics clearly explained to gain deep knowledge development and hands on skills. Accredited A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification training provider training courses will include coverage of the following “hands on” business outcomes: Understand the importance of test automation in Mobile devices Correctly apply test automation principles to build maintainable test automation solution Be able to implement Appium® scripts that execute functional mobile application tests Be able to implement maintainable scripts For those wishing to self-study and apply for direct entry to the exam please refer to the syllabus. What are the entry requirements? Candidates for the A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification should have at least: Testing approach knowledge (especially test automation) Programming knowledge (this syllabus uses Java for the examples and therefore Java knowledge is recommended) Admin knowledge for either Windows or iOS based computers, necessary to install tools and possibly trouble shooting How does this certification benefit me? With the A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium Certification You will have an independent, internationally recognized certification as proof of expertise in the field of mobile test automation with Appium®. You should be able to create and run Appium® tests You should be able to correctly apply test automation principles to build a maintainable test automation solution You should be able to implement Appium® scripts that execute functional native, hybrid and mobile web application tests and implement maintainable script Who is this certification for? This certification is for anyone who wants to develop, validate and demonstrate skills in using Appium® to automate native, hybrid and mobile web apps on Android, iOS and Windows platforms using Appium®, including: People with no test automation experience who are starting to automate using Appium® (or who want to get a job doing that) People with some test automation experience who are new to Appium® or starting to automate using Appium® (or who want to get a job doing that) People who are currently using Appium® and who wish to gain a recognized certification What other certifications can you recommend? Anyone using Selenium to automate web browsers could consider the A4Q Selenium Tester Foundation: A4Q Certified Selenium Tester Foundation If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of test automation, we recommend: ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of mobile app testing, we recommend: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Test Mobile Application Testing (CTFL-MAT) If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of testing in an Agile Environment, we recommend: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)

El objetivo de la certificación A4Q Security Essentials es proporcionar una introducción integral a la seguridad de TI para cualquier miembro del equipo involucrado en el desarrollo de un sistema de TI, una aplicación de software o un sistema integrado. Los participantes aprenderán a comprender los términos, conceptos y procesos más comunes relacionados con la seguridad en tecnologías de la información. El plan de estudios A4Q Security Essentials menciona todas las habilidades esenciales para convertirse en un desarrollador de sistemas informáticos de seguridad. En preparación para el examen, los participantes obtendrán una comprensión sólida sobre las amenazas en la seguridad de los datos en los sistemas de TI y cómo evitarlas. ¿Cómo obtengo esta certificación A4Q Security Essentials ? Para obtener la certificación, debe aprobar el examen A4Q Security Essentials. Es altamente recomendable que participe en un curso de capacitación con un proveedor de capacitación acreditado para obtener la máxima ventaja y apoyar el desarrollo de habilidades adicionales. La capacitación proporcionará una introducción integral a la seguridad de TI para cualquier miembro del equipo involucrado en el desarrollo de un sistema de TI, una aplicación de software o un sistema integrado. Demuestre su conocimiento aprobando el examen A4Q Security Essentials. El examen se basa en el plan de estudios respectivo. Cuáles son los requisitos ? No hay requisitos de ingreso establecidos para ser elegible para esta certificación o para asistir a un curso acreditado A4Q Security Essentials. Se recomienda tener experiencia previa por ejemplo: proyectos de TI como desarrollador, analista de negocios, ingeniero de requisitos, gerente de proyecto, Technical Writer o probador. ¿Cómo me beneficia esta certificación? Con la calificación A4Q Security Essentials, sus beneficios en general son: Comprender los términos, conceptos y procedimientos más comunes relacionados con la seguridad informática. Participar activamente y contribuir en las actividades de gestión de riesgos relacionadas con la seguridad informática. Los beneficios para Jefes de proyecto son: Alinear las actividades del proyecto con las actividades relacionadas con la seguridad requeridas o recomendadas. Comprender y explicar los requisitos fundamentales de seguridad que deben cumplir determinados sistemas. Comprender y explicar las actividades requeridas para desarrollar un sistema o aplicación específicos de manera segura. Los beneficios para los desarrolladores son: Comprender y explicar las actividades requeridas para desarrollar sistemas y aplicaciones seguras. Comprender los errores comunes relacionados con la seguridad en el desarrollo. Los beneficios para los ingenieros son: Comprender y explicar cómo se pueden establecer los requisitos fundamentales de seguridad. Comprender los errores comunes relacionados con la seguridad en la ingeniería de requisitos. Los beneficios para los evaluadores son: Comprender el papel de las pruebas como parte de un ciclo de vida de desarrollo de seguridad. Comprender y explicar las diferentes categorías de pruebas de seguridad. Beneficios para los administradores de riesgos de TI y los expertos en seguridad de TI. Recibe orientación sobre qué incluir en una capacitación básica integral sobre seguridad de TI. ¿Para quién es esta certificación? Esta certificación está dirigida a cualquier persona que forme parte de un equipo de TI. Esto incluye especialmente: Desarrolladores, Expertos en requisitos de TI, Analistas de negocios, Probadores de software, Equipos ágiles, Gerentes o Jefes en TI, Project- & Teammanager Qué certificados puede enlazar con este? Le recomendamos los siguientes certificados: ISTQB Advanced Level Security Tester ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level A4Q Design Thinking ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer A4Q Selenium Foundation RE@Agile (Advanced) Practitioner in Agile Quality

As IoT connectivity rapidly expands and proliferates so do the challenges of integration of IoT interfaces. A robust Quality Engineering approach will be essential before the amalgamation of devices, sensors, and applications can be fully-integrated and released into the market. Not only do the technical frameworks need to be considered but aspects such as the social issues, data protection and ethics. The ASQF® Certified Professional for IoT (CPIoT) focuses on Quality Engineering as a critical success factor for IoT development. The certification course will help build IoT competences and solid IoT expertise across the entire team. The certification exam from iSQI, an internationally recognised certifying body, will demonstrate knowledge and understanding. How do I obtain the ASQF® certification? To be certified you must pass the ASQF® CPIoT exam. You can prepare for the exam by attending an accredited training course. The ASQF® CPIoT training course provides participants with the necessary basic skills and best practices with the following modules: Motivation Quality Features and Standards Constructive Quality Engineering – IoT Architecture Constructive Quality Engineering - processes and methods Analytical Quality Engineering (including test) Lifecycle What are the entry requirements? There are no specific requirements or required pre-certifications. How does this certification benefit me? With the ASQF® CPIoT certification You will gain a basic understanding of the organisational and technical aspects of the IoT quality assurance. You will increase your understanding of specific challenges of Quality Engineering in the context of IoT. You can ensure smooth cooperation in and with IoT teams. You can apply Quality Engineering in the IoT context. You will improve Quality Engineering in the context of IoT by supporting the IoT teams and transferring Quality Engineering expertise into your organisation. You will develop yourself personally on a challenging future topic. Who is this certification for? The course is designed for people who need a thorough understanding of all aspects of quality in IoT projects and IoT products. The imparted knowledge provides help in the form of methods and guidelines for quality assurance and safeguarding of IoT solutions and a glossary as a de-facto standard. This 3-day course addresses entire teams to develop a common understanding and awareness of the important aspects of quality at IoT. What other certifications can you recommend? The certification ISTQB® Certified Tester − Foundation Level may be of interest.

El certificado Certified Professional for Medical Software – Foundation Level (CPMS), de validez internacional, tiene el propósito de lograr un grado de formación de reconocimiento uniforme para desarrolladores profesionales de software médico. Gracias a los conocimientos adquiridos en este curso, podrá ahorrar costes en el desarrollo de software y evitar fases de trabajo innecesarias. Cómo se consigue el certificado CPMS? Para conseguir este certificado debe pasar un examen. Puede adquirir los conocimientos necesarios para el examen por medio de un curso de formación. En la formación para el Certified Professional for Medical Software – Foundation Level, los participantes obtienen los contenidos y temas relevantes explicados con claridad. El plan de estudios abarca los siguientes módulos: marco regulatorio, gestión de riesgos, ingeniería de software, usabilidad, gestión de calidad y documentos, informática médica, seguridad. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos que debe cumplir? No se requieren certificados previos. Para participar en la formación se presuponen conocimientos básicos de desarrollo de software y de desarrollo de dispositivos médicos. Qué ventajas ofrece? Con el certificado Certified Professional for Medical Software – Foundation Level dispondrá de un certificado internacionalmente reconocido, obtendrá una visión general de la gestión de calidad en el desarrollo de software médico, así como la gestión de documentos y de riesgo asociados, aprenderá los requisitos reglamentarios del software médico, y obtendrá una visión general de las necesidades especiales del software médico. ¿A quién se dirige esta formación? Esta formación se dirige a todas las personas interesadas en el tema “desarrollo y control de calidad de software en la medicina”. Es especialmente interesante para: Diseñadores, desarrolladores y arquitectos de software médico, analistas de sistemas, gestores de proyecto, gestores de calidad, directores de proyecto, gestores de producto, gestores de asuntos regulatorios, empleados de autoridades públicas con funciones de control (consejos regionales, inspectores de trabajo). Qué certificados puede enlazar con este? Le recomendamos los certificados A4Q Software Development Engineer in Test TMMi® – Professional iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture.

Secure Software Engineering (SSE) refers to a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to developing, operating, and maintaining secure software using recognized and repeatable methods. The ASQF® Secure Software Engineering Foundation Level (ASQF® SSE-FL) certification aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to create software that can withstand malicious attacks. The syllabus includes the following key aspects of designing secure software systems: Chapter 1: Basic understanding of SSE and its objectives Chapter 2: Threat Analysis and Requirements Chapter 3: Engineering and Architecture Chapter 4: Security Testing Chapter 5: Life cycle and Processes How do I obtain the ASQF® SSE-FL certification? To be certified you must pass the ASQF® Secure Software Engineering Foundation Level certification exam. You can prepare for the exam by: Attending an accredited training course for ASQF® Secure Software Engineering Foundation Level Self-study using the syllabus What are the entry requirements? There are no specific prerequisites. How does the ASQF® SSE-FL certification benefit me? The ASQF® SSE-FL will help to develop and attest to an individual’s ability to: Understand the importance and advantages of security throughout the software lifecycle. Define and implement security requirements effectively. Comprehend various processes, concepts, and methods, and support their implementation. Enhance expertise and apply this knowledge in a targeted manner. Who is this certification for? The Secure Software Engineering Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the software development process. This includes people in roles such as: Software Developers Software Architects Software Testers Computer Scientists Computer Engineers QA Managers Project Managers