Software Certifications ~ Common Body of Knowledge (CMSQ)

Certifications

Quality

Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ)

Testing

Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST) Certified Software Tester (CSTE) Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)

Project Management

Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM)

Business Analysis

Certified Associate Business Analyst (CABA) Certified Software Business Analyst (CSBA)

Process Engineering

Certified Software Process Engineer (CSPE) Certified Quantitative Software Process Engineer (CQSPE)

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Common Body of Knowledge: (CMSQ)

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All candidates will be tested on the current CMSQ CBOK / Skill Categories mentioned below. Those who are already a CMSQ certificant and plan to recertify will either be tested (recertification examination) or need to start obtaining CPE credits towards recertification (journal) based off this current version of the CBOK.

Skill Categories: (CMSQ)
Quality Principles and Concepts Quality Leadership Quality Baselines (Assessments and Models) Quality Assurance Quality Planning Define, Build, Implement and Improve Work Processes Quality Control Practices Metrics and Measurement Internal Control and Security Outsourcing, COTS and Contracting Quality
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Knowledge Skill Category 10: Outsourcing, COTS and Contracting Quality
Organizations can assign software development work responsibilities to outside organizations through purchasing software or contracting services; but they cannot assign the responsibility for quality. Quality of software remains an internal IT responsibility regardless of who builds the software. The quality professionals need to assure that those quality responsibilities are fulfilled through appropriate processes for acquiring purchased software and contracting for software services. Quality and Outside Software
Purchased (COTS) Software - the documentation may not correspond to the software source code. Outsourced Software - the contractual provisions will determine whether the acquiring organization can perform verification activities during development; and the ability to obtain source code.
Selecting COTS Software
Assure Completeness of Needs Requirements Define Critical Success Factor Determine Compatibility with Hardware, Operating System, and other COTS Software Assure the Software can be Integrated into Your Business System Work Flow Demonstrate the Software in Operation Evaluate People Fit Acceptance Test the Software Process
Selecting Software Developed by Outside Organizations
Contracting Life Cycle Developing Selection Criteria
Contracting for Software Developed by Outside Organizations
Contract Negotiations
Operating for Software Developed by Outside Organizations
Acceptance Testing
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