Partnership Program
The ISTQB® Partner Program recognises organisations with a demonstrated commitment to software testing certifications.
It assigns four distinct partnership levels – SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM, and GLOBAL – that indicate a company’s certifications, competence and ability. A simple point system determines which level reflects your company best and it’s simple to use. See the point value of your team’s certifications below and form a total score.
- 1 pointFoundation Level certification
- 1 pointFoundation Level Extensions certification
- + 3 pointsAdvanced Level certification(for each advance level certification module achieved)
- + 5 pointsExpert Level certification(for each expert level certification module achieved)
Silver Partner
Requirements
At least 5 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time.
Costs
The cost of two (2) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Gold Partner
Requirements
At least 14 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time, and at least one (1) Advanced Level Certificate.
Costs
The cost of four (4) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Platinum Partner
Requirements
At least 30 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time, and at least three (3) Advanced Level Certificates.
Costs
The cost of eight (8) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Global Partner
Requirements
A minimum of one (1) Platinum Partnership and two (2) Gold Partnerships in at least two (2) different countries.
Costs
Additional flat fee of 2,000 Euro per year.
All ISTQB® Partner Levels are valid for a year and near the end of your period, you’re notified about extending your partnership status. Participating is a smart investment as every year after, you benefit from a generous 30% Loyalty Discount. Partners can upgrade their Partner Level freely during the year. Should you choose to do so, you pay only the difference between levels and your one-year validity restarts!
