The Value of Certification for Software Test and Quality Professionals

Software Test and quality professionals around the world have been seeking ways to boost their credibility both within their own organizations and in the software community. The most logical choice is certification with one of the national or international certification programs available. However, there have been many questions, even doubts, regarding the value of certification. Hiring managers are getting frustrated when they hire certified testers or certified quality personnel and discover that they are not capable of performing some of the most basic tasks in their job. This has caused some hiring managers and organizations to question the value of certification.
I think we all agree that the value of any certification program lies in its ability to meet individuals' diverse needs and interests for both breadth and depth of content so that it helps them improve the way they perform their job on a day to day basis.
In order to understand why certifications have received mixed reviews, one has to realize that there are essentially two ways to obtain certification: Exam-based and Education-based certification.
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