Knowledge, Skills and Certification
ISTQB®, iSQI® and TMMi® certification schemes examine software testing knowledge and skills via clearly defined learning objectives set out in their syllabi.
Whilst I agree with some of the points made in the Professional Tester’s Manifesto (which used to be published at professionaltestermanifesto.org), I disagree with the final clause about certification in the opening statement (my italics):
“… standards compliance is no substitute for knowledge and skills, and that possessing a certificate demonstrates neither."
