Among the technology-independent certifications schemes, ISTQB^® is the largest testing certifications in the world and has become an international de-facto reference on recommended testing practices. As of February 2024, ISTQB^® has issued almost 914,000 certifications in over 130 countries world-wide, with a growth rate of more than 50,000 certifications per quarter. The ISTQB^® Partner Program recognizes organizations with a demonstrated commitment to software testing certifications, which can help to raise enterprises’ reputation and improve the images.

ISTQB^® Partner Program comprises four levels of partnership (Global, Platinum, Gold and Silver), which is determined by the points it has accumulated from the certification held by the employees or external consultants who provided services for more than 70% of their time.

The points that are allocated depend on the certification level, as follows:

-Foundation Level certification = 1 points

-Foundation Level Extensions certification = 1 points

-Advanced Level certification = +3 points (for each advanced level certification module achieved)

-Expert Level certification = +5 points (for each expert level certification module achieved)

The threshold of each partnership level is:

The main benefits of the ISTQB^®Partner Program are:

-Permission to use the ISTQB^® Partnership Program LOGO (and other allowed marketing material) on company’s website and other marketing material

-Recognition of the organization’s testing professionalism, both in the local and international market

-Official RECOGNITION Letter, indicating identity/location, validity and level

-Listing of the organization in ISTQB^® WEBSITE

-Listing of the organization on CSTQB^®

-Special privileges in relation to ISTQB^® related events and conference

-Eligibility to receive the alpha version of new ISTQB^® Syllabi with the opportunity to contribute to their review

-Honorary membership of the exclusive “ISTQB^® Partner Forum” which will allow Partners to receive news on the ISTQB® Roadmap

-Local benefits from CSTQB^®

Click here for the “ISTQB^®Partner Program Information sheet” and “ISTQB^®Partner Program Slides” where you can find all the information about the program.

If you want to become an ISTQB^® Partner, please click here to download the application form and send the application to marketing@cstqb.cn. For any question, welcome to call the CSTQB^® office for consultation (+8621-65983177)

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