Certified Software Test Professional Courses

CSTP LogoCertified Software Test Professional® Programme

K. J. Ross & Associates and Object Training have partnered to provide a comprehensive training and accreditation program called Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)® Programme.

The  content of the CSTP® Programme  has been designed with industry input to meet identified needs for:


  • skill development and recognition
  • professional development
  • improved software quality
  • increased productivity
  • reduced failure costs
  • improved profitability

The certification programme is aimed at creating recognition for software testing professionals via two courses:

CSTP® Foundation Course

The CSTP® Foundation Course provides attendees a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of testing. The main aim of the course is to provide a solid basis for attendees’ further development through the CSTP programme. More than supplying an understanding of industry recognised testing terminology, methods and standards, the goal is that attendees return to their place of work with strong practical skills...

CSTP® Advanced Course

The CSTP® Advanced Programme, designed to develop a tester’s technical skills and is formulated to allow the attendee to progress to full certification in a manner that suits them. Training can be scheduled to allow the attendee to assimilate and implement their learning within their place of work...

Further Information

More detail on the CSTP® course content and structure, and the programme assessments, can be found in the CSTP® Handbook.

The CSTP® Programme is available across Australia. The latest scheduled training dates for ACT, NSW, QLD, SA & VIC are available by clicking here.

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