Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTP)

Certification Overview

Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTP)

Exam Code: CSTP-001

The Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTP)® certification is designed to validate comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in modern software testing practices. It focuses on equipping professionals with a strong foundation in testing principles, methodologies, tools, and quality assurance processes across the software development lifecycle. CSTP emphasizes both traditional and agile testing approaches, enabling candidates to understand defect prevention, test design techniques, test execution, and continuous improvement. The certification is structured to align with current industry expectations, helping organizations ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and high-quality software products.

The CSTP certification also emphasizes practical, job-oriented learning by bridging the gap between theoretical testing concepts and real-world application. It encourages a quality-first mindset, focusing on defect prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement throughout the testing lifecycle. By covering both manual and automation perspectives, along with agile and continuous testing practices, CSTP ensures that certified professionals are well-prepared to adapt to evolving technologies, tools, and delivery models. This certification serves as a strong professional benchmark, helping individuals demonstrate their competence in software testing while enabling organizations to build mature, reliable, and scalable quality assurance practices.

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).  

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The CSTP® Certification remains valid for a period of five (5) years. Certification renewal requires the candidate to successfully retake the examination upon the expiry of the validity period.

The CSTP® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

There are no prerequisites to apply for this certification, and it is open to all individuals.

Course Outline

Module - Fundamentals of Software Testing

  • Purpose of testing, need for quality assurance, and the role of testing in software development.
  • Seven fundamental testing principles, common myths, and limitations of testing.
  • Defects, errors, failures, test cases, test conditions, and test data.
  • Unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing with real-world examples.

Module 2 - Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing Models

  • Phases of SDLC and testing involvement in each phase.
  • Waterfall, V-Model, and incremental models.
  • Scrum, Kanban, DevOps practices, and continuous testing concepts.
  • Early testing benefits and post-production validation strategies.

Module 3 - Test Planning and Test Management

Test objectives, scope definition, and entry/exit criteria.
Work breakdown structure, expert judgment, and metrics-based estimation.
Risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation techniques.
KPIs, dashboards, status reporting, and decision support metrics.

Module 4 - Test Design Techniques

  • Equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables.
  • Statement, branch, and path coverage.
  • Exploratory testing, error guessing, and checklist-based testing.
  • Writing effective test cases and peer review techniques.

Module 5 - Test Execution and Defect Management

  • Test environment setup, test cycles, and execution tracking.
  • Defect logging, classification, severity vs priority.
  • Defect management systems and workflow management.
  • Defect prevention, trend analysis, and continuous improvement.

Module 6 - Functional and Non-Functional Testing

  • Smoke, sanity, regression, and re-testing.
  • Load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing.
  • Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing basics.
  • User experience, accessibility, and cross-platform testing.

Module 7 - Test Automation Fundamentals

  • Benefits, challenges, and automation feasibility analysis.
  • Data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid frameworks.
  • Open-source and commercial automation tools.
  • Script maintenance, CI integration, and ROI measurement.

Module 8 - Agile and Continuous Testing

  • Agile testing quadrants and tester roles in agile teams.
  • Continuous integration, continuous testing, and deployment.
  • Tester–developer collaboration and feedback loops.
  • Rapid feedback, session-based testing techniques.

Module 9 - Quality Assurance, Tools, and Professional Ethics

  • Process-oriented vs product-oriented quality approaches.
  • Test management, defect tracking, and reporting tools.
  • IEEE, ISO, and industry best practices in testing.
  • Ethical responsibilities, continuous learning, and certification value.


Target Audience

CSTP® is ideal for software testers, quality assurance engineers, test analysts, and test leads who want to strengthen their professional credibility and testing expertise. It is also suitable for developers, business analysts, project managers, and product owners who are involved in testing activities and wish to gain a structured understanding of quality assurance and testing processes. Entry- to mid-level professionals can use CSTP to build a solid testing foundation, while experienced practitioners can leverage it to formalize their knowledge, adopt best practices, and progress into senior testing or QA leadership roles.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Book Version)

  • E-Book Included
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • E-Book Download Validity :
    40 Days
    ( Once the E-Book is downloaded, it remains valid for life. )
  • Price: 220 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 180 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.