QAI-Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
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. CSQAs become
members of a recognized professional group and receive recognition of
their competence by business and professional associates, potentially
more rapid career advancement, and greater acceptance in the role as
advisor to management.
Checking Prerequisites
To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet one of four prerequisites:
1. A 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 2 years experience in the information services field
2. A 3 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 3 years experience in the information services field
3. A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 4 years experience in the information services field
4. Six years experience in the information services field
AND
Are working, or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation
Depending upon a compliance sample selected according to program criteria, the applicant may be required to provide detailed education and/or employment documentation supporting the prerequisite option selected on the application. If selected for verification, the applicant must supply the documentation to the program. Applicants who fail to provide the requested documentation will not be allowed to sit for the exam or, if the exam has been taken and passed, may be subject to de-certification.
