It is time to reflect on the fact that such an opportunity in the modern world of digital development is incredibly valuable, and the GSDC testing foundation certification is only the tip of the iceberg of the necessity of proper software testing.
This certification ensures that the professionals possess the most relevant knowledge in the challenging world of software quality assurance thus nurturing their ability to provide the necessary quality assurance for the applications that define our day-to-day operations.
A certified testing foundation proves proficiency in testing approaches, strategies, and tools, which in turn allows testers to find, recognize, and prevent possible software issues.
But achieving the testing foundation certificate not only helps to certify the candidate but also creates the possibility to work in any stage of the software development life cycle because it opens many great opportunities for him/her: becoming the quality assurance engineer, test lead, or test manager.
It raises the bar of quality assurance to an excellent standard
Provides adequate proof of your proficiency in the testing methodologies/tools.
It helps to make a transition to testing leadership positions.
Testing competency is standardized with matching industry standards.
Enables championing for software quality improvements
Encourages ever-improving testing practices as a continuous learning framework
Describe how it enhances the chances of getting a job in the field of software testing.
Help to gain confidence in various challenging testing circumstances
Designation - Test Lead
The GSDC Certified Testing Foundation (CTF) has been an invaluable asset in my career. It not only validated my testing skills but also opened new avenues for growth. As a Test Lead, this certification has boosted my confidence in driving quality initiatives.
Designation - QA Analyst
Earning the CTF certification was a wise decision. It equipped me with a solid understanding of testing methodologies and best practices. As a QA Analyst, I can now contribute more effectively to our testing efforts, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Designation - Test Manager
The GSDC Certified Testing Foundation (CTF) has been a game-changer for me. It has strengthened my testing expertise and provided me with a competitive edge. As a Test Manager, this certification has boosted my credibility and enabled me to lead testing initiatives with confidence.
The Global Skill Development Council (GSDC) is an independent, vendor-neutral, international credentialing and certification organization for the emerging technologies:
Marcela Lendvaiova is a professional Leadership & Soft skills trainer, mentor, and a certified Coach with 20 years of training over 130 nationalities globally under her belt. She gained both her master's degree and her doctorate from social sciences focused on psychological problems at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Furthermore, she completed HR Management studies at Leicester University, England; certification in Neuro-linguistic programming, Timeline therapy â„¢, and Hypnosis in Dubai; and Coaching certification in Bratislava. She's also a registered nurse and former flight attendant and aviation trainer. Moreover, Marcela studied Acting for film in Hollywood, CA, and still performs at International theater Meteorit in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Marcela has trained leaders in global corporations around the world (US, India, Argentina, EMEA, etc), and was voted to be the top 3 finalists 3 years in a row- as a Lecturer of the year 2017, Coach of the year 2018, and Lecturer of the year 2019 at the Learning & Development Awards in Slovakia. Furthermore, she was quoted in both American and Slovak Forbes magazine in 2020.
Marcela has an extensive international experience in:
Additional experience: Crisis support, Post Traumatic Syndrome, Grief, Stress, Burn out syndrome, Emotional support, Anxiety; Work & Life balance; Relationship expert; Acting Coach; Aviation trainer; Well-being; Life transitions, Diversity &s; Inclusion; Culture transformation, Customer service, Vendor relationship, Personal branding.
Dr. Sonal has 20 years of experience in I.T Services & Technology Industry.8 years of International experience. She also worked in the capacity of Training Manager, Training Head, Academic Head , Program Manager - Partnership Alliance in past employment.
She is also technically proficient in Java/J2EE, Oracle, XML, DOT NET and experienced in technical curriculum building, training proposal writing.
Vaclav Koranda is Vice President Human Resources and member of the Board of Directors at T-Systems Malaysia. He has got his first HR Director role at the age of 27. Since then, he has held a number of executive roles in Human Resources, namely in the ICT industry. For a significant part of his career his role also included regional responsibility, mainly for the region of Central/Eastern Europe. Before joining T-Systems Malaysia, he was the VP HR at T-Systems Czech Republic. He also served as a member of the Sector Council for IT and Telecommunications in Czech Republic.
Vaclav holds a Master's Degree in Work & Organizational Psychology from Charle's University in Prague and is also a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. He is a member of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management as well as Organisation Development Network Malaysia. In 2018, he received a "CHRO of the Year" award from Employer Branding Institute in India. In 2019, he was named under "101 Global HR Heroes" by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai and also received the HR Leader 2019 award from Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management.
