Certifications in Software Testing.
These certifications not only validates your
knowledge & skills but also helps you to get the attention of hiring professionals.
There are various Software Testing certifications that you can consider as per your
requirements such as Certified Software Tester (CSTE), International Software
Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) Certification, and various others. Also, there
are several recommended books mentioned below that can help you to prepare for
these certifications and enhance your Software Testing skills:
The Art of Software Testing
How to Break Software: A Practical Guide to Testing
Lessons Learned in Software Testing
Software Testing Techniques by Boris Beizer
Furthermore, let’s take a brief look at the career graph of a Software Testing
Professional. Although the career growth of Software Testing professional varies
from organization to organization, still there is a general roadmap that you can
keep in mind for your future goals:
Test Analyst / Quality Analyst (Entry-Level)
Senior Test Analyst / Quality Analyst (2-3 Years’ Experience)
Team Coordinator (5-6 &ears’ experience)
Testing Manager (7-10 Years’ Experience)
Senior Test Manager (>10 Years’ Experience)
Moreover, you can switch to other domains as well such as Automation Testing,
Performance Testing, and even in the Development Field.