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Why is certification important for you? Become a certified software tester and • Increase your value in both your organization and the industry • Stand out from your peers with your professional certification • Add value to your career path • Get your test organization up to speed Career Path Tester Certification Foundation Level Software Tester Certification— Foundation Level – 3 Day eLearning Also Available in eLearning Format Core Topics for Advanced Certification – 2 Day Advanced Level Advanced Tester Certification— Test Analyst – 3 Day Advanced Tester Certification— Test Manager – 3 Day Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level is an accredited training course, designed to help you prepare for the ISTQB certified tester—foundation level exam. This course is a prerequisite to the ISTQB™ advanced level certification. The advanced certification is divided into three main career tracks: Test Manager, Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst. All of these certifications require a common set of skills. SQE Training has created a two-day “Core” course that covers the core topics for the advanced ISTQB certification. Additionally, we have created a three-day course that covers the topics in the advanced Test Analyst syllabus, and a threeday course to cover the topics in the advanced Test Management syllabus. Take either of these three-day courses in conjunction with the two-day “Core” to prepare you for either the advanced Test Analyst or Test Manager certification exam. For more information please contact our SQE Training Client Support Group at sqeinfo@sqe.com or call 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524. eLearning — The eLearning version of the Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level training course is now available. This new, self-paced, and highlyinteractive course offers the same expert instruction and valuable content that hundreds of organizations and thousands of testers have come to expect from SQE Training’s instructor-led classes. Based on the ISTQB foundation syllabus, the eLearning version of Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level allows testers to master new concepts and skills on their own schedule within the bounds of their current projects—all while avoiding the expense of travel. Students experience a dynamic, asynchronous course developed by eLearning professionals with the advice of respected testing experts. Delivered in bite-sized lessons with clearly stated learning objectives and regular progress checks, this course offers a unique learning approach for software testers. For more information about eLearning please contact the SQE Training Client Support Group at sqeinfo@sqe.com or call 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524. eLearning easy to register online: www.sqetraining.com/register Phone: 888.268.8770 904.278.0524 email: sqeinfo@sqe.com On-site Training Looking for ways to save training and travel dollars? Take advantage of the cost-effective convenience of on-site training to get your team the training they need without requiring them to sacrifice project schedules or incur travel time and expense. Our on-site training offers many benefits: • Save time and money—Bring team training to your location. • Manageable workloads—Schedule training around your projects, not the other way around. • Customizable content—Offer your team a training curriculum that adheres to your corporate goals, technology environment, and business needs. • Consulting services—Learn from instructors who are world-class consultants with exceptional qualifications and a broad range of real-world experience. Augment your training programs with SQE Training’s consulting services. • Small groups—Benefit from focused training that offers your team members individual attention with plenty of time for questions. Class sizes can range from 6 to 25 people. • Employee development—Develop the talent already on your team, increase employee satisfaction— and save company dollars. If you have six or more people to train, consider the advantages of on-site instruction. WHO’S BEHIND THE TRAINING? SQE Training provides the widest selection of specialized software training courses available. Developed and taught by top industry consultants, all courses are based on the latest industry practices and updated regularly to reflect current technologies, trends, and issues. Find the training you need for testing, development, management, requirements, and security. www.sqetraining.com is affiliated with: For additional information, call 904.278.0524 or email onsitetraining@sqe.com. http://www.sqetraining.com/register http://www.sqetraining.com http://www.stickyminds.com

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Better Software - December 2008 Contents Mark Your Calendar Contributors eLightenment Technically Speaking Code Craft Test Connection Management Chronicles What's a Manager to Do? Six Thinking Hats for Testers The Key to Good Interviewing 2008 Salary Survey Product Announcements 10 Things You Might Not Know About … The Last Word Ad Index

Better Software - December 2008

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