Applying

Applying for ISTQB Accreditation

Apply for your ISTQB Accreditation today and in just three months, you might receive an official diploma with your relevant certifications! SEETB appreciates a forethought application that shows commitment to excellence, detail and professionalism.

There are two different accreditation options – the Accredited Training Provider (ATP) and the Accredited Training Owner (ATO). The ATO status is used for the course materials, you intend to apply in your training. The ATP status concerns the entire teaching and training process. To run an accredited course, you’d need both accreditations, but not always. For more information on the terms and conditions, turn to our team at info@seetb.org.

    • Organization/Company profile;
    • CV(s) of author(s) of the training materials, showing at least five years of practical experience;
    • Detailed cross-reference coverage matrix: ISTQB syllabus vs. provided training materials, showing 100% syllabus coverage. (Please provide the following details: chapters, topics, hands-on / practice, the exact location in the provider’s materials and the duration for the above);
    • Detailed durations for each course topic showing adequate time devoted to each section of the syllabus. (Include: topics, chapters, hands-on sessions and their duration);
    • All course material and lecturers’ supporting material to be provided in both hard and soft copy (on CD); including trainer’s presentation slides with notes (in order to ensure that the right messages are going to be given when the course is running);
    • Additional materials. (Books, references etc.);
    • Evidence of a suitable configuration management system. (Mainly documentation management and version control);
    • A signed SEETB Non-Disclosure Agreement;
    • Organization/Company profile;
    • Detailed durations for each course topic showing adequate time devoted to each section of the syllabus. (Include: topics, chapters, hands-on sessions and their duration);
    • Proof of relations with an accredited training course owner or accredited training course provider. (Show that the course materials are accredited). Formal letters required:
    1. Approval of accreditation given to the training course owner and/or the training
      course provider by official and acting ISTQB national board.
    2. Relationships declaration between the applicant and the training course owner, both from the applicant and the training course owner.
    3. Relationships declaration between the applicant and the training course provider, both from the applicant and the training course owner.
      Note: This is needed when the applicant receives training services of an already
      accredited training course provider;
    • Proof of practice in training of Software knowledge: a formal declaration paper from the Training course provider with respect to years of experience;
    • Instructor CV(s) showing at least five years of practical experience each;
    • Video of the trainer’s performance (Optional);
    • Evidence of a suitable configuration management system. (Mainly documentation management and version control);
    • A signed SEETB Non-Disclosure Agreement.
SEETB is committed to your privacy and all materials submitted shall be kept for internal use for the purpose of evaluation.

All instructors employed by applicants must be certified for the material they’re teaching for the training provider in order for the applicant to be eligible for accreditation! It’s also expected for all instructors to have had extensive practical experience in their field of choice.

Accreditation takes roughly three (3) months to complete, within which time your application is reviewed by an SEETB accreditation panel. The goal of the panel is to determine whether the training course owner or centre in question meet ISTQB standards. While the panel deliberates, applicants may discuss their pending status, but are only allowed to feature SEETB and ISTQB logos upon successful accreditation.

Upon accreditation, you receive a formal diploma and an announcement is published within one (1) week of the decision.

Upon rejection, you’re allowed to apply for re-accreditation after a customary period of six (6) months expires.

Want to research and prepare a strong case for accreditation from the first application? Write to us with your questions at info@seetb.org.

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South East European Testing Board is part of The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). South East European Testing Board and ISTQB are both internationally recognized, independent and non-profit organizations.
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