Give your career a boost with this great advice on how to prepare for ISTQB Advanced & Specialty Certification exams.
Prove New Skills and Get Promoted
Upskill Your Way to a Promotion
Even if your software QA skills were cutting-edge a few years ago, they might be getting old:
There is a wide gap between vacant positions requiring new skills and competent candidates to fill them, says Forbes.
1 in 5 workers say their professional skills are not up to date, CareerBuilder reports.
Skill sets for jobs have changed by around 25% since 2015, and by 2027, this number is expected to double, according to LinkedIn.
Get ahead of your competition: This is the perfect opportunity to upskill your way to a promotion!
Obviously, if you don't have your ISTQB Foundation Level Certification from ASTQB, you need to get that right away. It's the minimum standard but still important. People seeking jobs in the U.S. have said their certifications from ASTQB move their resume to the top of the pile.
Upskilling is not just about the basics, however. Now is the time to go beyond the Foundation Level to the specialty and advanced ISTQB certifications. That is how you prove your skills and get promoted.
ISTQB Foundation Level says "I'm ready for this job" but ISTQB Specialty and Advanced Level Certifications say "I'm ready for a higher level".
Why you shouldn’t fearISTQB Advanced Level exams such as Test Analyst, Test Manager, and Technical Test Analyst. You also shouldn't fear ISTQB Specialty exams such as Performance Testing, Mobile Application Testing, or any of the other ISTQB exams.
How to prepare for an advanced exam, including two very important tips.
Why advanced level certifications are essential for your career – and your company.
