Certified Software Testing Manager (CSTM)

The Certified Software Testing Manager (CSTM)® certification is designed to recognize and develop the competencies of software testing professionals aspiring to move into management and leadership roles. Based on the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK), this program addresses the critical skills required to effectively manage test processes, test projects, and test organizations.

This globally recognized credential prepares professionals to manage software testing teams, build strategies, and align testing with organizational goals. It also enhances career opportunities by offering professional recognition and establishing a standard skill set for test managers and leads.

Through 30–35 hours of e-learning, participants gain practical knowledge across multiple areas of test management, including test planning, estimation, risk analysis, reporting, and people management.

Course Modules

• Module 1 – Test Organization

  • Test organization and independence

  • Roles of test leaders and testers

  • Test planning and estimation activities

  • Exit criteria and test strategies

  • Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

• Module 2 – Test Progress Monitoring & Control

  • Test monitoring, reporting, and control

  • Configuration management

  • Risk-based testing (project & product risks)

  • Incident management

• Module 3 – Testing Tools & People Management

  • Testing tools and management understanding

  • Independent testing in project management

  • Addressing people-related issues in testing

  • Managing expectations and recommendations

Exam Information

• Exam Pattern: 100 MCQs

• Passing Score: 80% (80 out of 100)

• Duration: 90 Minutes

• Format: Non-proctored (online, valid for 8 months)

• Attempts: 2 per voucher (new voucher required after 2 attempts)

• Certification Validity: 4 Years

Target Audience

• Professionals with 3+ years of software testing experience

• Test managers, leads, and team leaders in QA

• Development managers moving into testing management

• Auditors, inspectors, and professionals evaluating testing processes