RFPs for Software Testing

Companies are learning the secret to creating the best RFPs for software quality. It is the addition of this requirement:

The testers involved in this project must appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers found at https://atsqa.org/certified-testers.

This requirement helps companies ensure:

1. Confirmation of American English Ability: This builds more effective communication, quality documentation, improved collaboration, and enhanced satisfaction. 
2. Standardization of Skills: This helps in maintaining a standard level of skills and knowledge among the testers, aiding in producing quality work.
3. Assurance of Quality: Testers have undergone assessment, which can serve as a predictor of quality.
4. Trust and Reliability: Companies have a higher degree of trust and reliability in certified and credentialed software testers, as they are recognized by an official body.
5. Streamlined Vendor Assessment: This requirement can streamline the vendor assessment process, making it easier to shortlist potential candidates.
6. Confirmation of Expertise: Appearance on the list is a more reliable confirmation of knowledge than simply accepting a claim of expertise.
7. Legal and Compliance Benefits: This condition can help in meeting any legal or compliance requirements that mandate working with certified professionals.
8. Positive Impact on Stakeholder Confidence: This provision instills confidence among stakeholders, including clients and partners, as it indicates adherence to industry-standard best practices.

Open Career Opportunities with AT*SQA Agile Testing

For many software QA jobs, knowledge of Agile testing is essential. The AT*SQA Agile Testing Certification is unique because you get it by passing four micro-credentials:

• Agile Software Testing Methodologies
• Agile Implementation
• Making Agile Work
• Test Approaches

Key Advantages of the AT*SQA Agile Testing Approach:

• Comprehensive Skill Development: Through four focused micro-credentials, you'll master everything from Agile methodologies to practical test approaches. When you have passed all four, you will automatically also receive the AT*SQA Agile Testing certification.
• Flexible Scheduling: You don't have to earn all four micro-credentials all at once. Take them as you have time.
• Easy Training: You can train on your own using the free body of knowledge, or use the online AT*Learn training that is just $7.99/month.
• Recognition: Beyond enhancing your resume, this certification places you on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the AT*Work™ list for potential hiring opportunities.
• Extra Benefits: This combination of micro-credentials that stack to a full certification adds additional Testing Tiers® points to your ranking, increasing your visibility in the software testing community.

Why It Matters for Your Career:

Achieving the AT*SQA Agile Testing Certification signals your deep understanding and ability to apply Agile in real-world testing scenarios. It opens doors to new career opportunities and marks you as a committed professional in the Agile domain.

Take the Next Step Up:

Begin your journey towards Agile testing excellence today. With the AT*SQA Agile Testing Certification, you're not just earning a credential; you're securing a competitive edge in the tech industry. Register now and pave the way to a brighter professional future.

Why Should You Get Your Testing Certifications and Credentials through AT*SQA?

1. It can help you get jobs with American companies. American companies and governmental organizations want to know you have your ISTQB certifications through AT*SQA. Why? Because it shows your commitment to working in American English with the rest of their team. Plus, as your Testing Tiers® level increases, your value to companies increases because they see you have more testing knowledge and skills. 
    
2. It could help your company get contracts with U.S. companies. Your inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified and Credentialed Software Testers™ is a bonus for your company, too. When they employ a tester on the Official U.S. List, it also makes them more appealing to U.S. companies who are looking for testing partners. 
    
3. You gain more exposure every day. AT*SQA and ASTQB continually publicize the value of hiring individuals ranked through Testing Tiers® in the Official U.S. List of Certified and Credentialed Software Testers™, and our ads have been seen more than 50 million times. That makes you more valuable to employers every day!