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Certified Structural Quality Professional - CSQP™

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Overview

The Certified Structural Quality Professional - CSQP™® certification is a globally recognized credential that validates an individual’s mastery of software testing principles, practices, and methodologies. It covers the entire testing lifecycle—from strategic planning and design to execution, defect management, and reporting—while placing a heavy emphasis on quality assurance and process improvement. This certification ensures that professionals can seamlessly integrate testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to deliver consistently reliable, high-quality products.

This designation is perfectly suited for software testers, QA professionals, and test analysts, as well as developers, business analysts, and project managers seeking a structured understanding of quality processes. By earning the CSQP™, professionals demonstrate a refined ability to apply industry best practices and contribute effectively to organizational quality objectives. It serves as a testament to their technical competence and their capacity to adapt to diverse software environments, ensuring they can meet the rigorous demands of modern tech projects.

Beyond technical skill, the CSQP™ certification significantly enhances professional credibility and paves the way for long-term career growth. Organizations highly value CSQP™-certified experts for their ability to establish effective testing frameworks and lead cross-functional collaborations. Consequently, this credential provides a powerful foundation for those aspiring to move into senior testing roles, quality management, or strategic leadership positions within the software and IT industry.

The Certified Structural Quality Professional - CSQP™ is a foundational credential awarded by ITQMA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks.


E-Course Duration: 30 to 35 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 80 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (56 out of 80 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Structural Quality Professional - CSQP™® Certificate is valid for life.

CSQP™® is a Registered Trademark of ITQMA.

The Certified Structural Quality Professional - CSQP™® Certification has a pre-requisite (Completion of an E-Course is mandatory from ITQMA), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 – FOUNDATION

  • Course Objectives
  • What is Systems Engineering
  • What is Software Systems Engineering?
  • Why Should We Use Standards?
  • Basic Principles for Standards
  • ISO Compared to IEEE
  • How Standards are Developed
  • Organization of the SESC Standards
  • Clauses
  • Normative vs. Informative
  • What Is in a Standard?
  • What Is Not in a Standard?
  • Where Standards Can Be Obtained?
  • How to Tailor and Apply Standards
  • Final Thoughts
  • Other Resources

Module 2 – STDB

  • Introduction to IEEE/EIA 12207
  • Application of the IEEE/EIA 12207
  • Applying the IEEE/EIA 12207 to Organizations and Projects
  • 12207 Life Cycle Processes and Roles
  • IEEE/EIA 12207 Processes and Their Interactions
  • Tailoring the Processes
  • The Structure of Life Cycle Processes
  • The Influence of Total Quality Management
  • The Relationship Between Systems and Software
  • The Relationship Between Organizations and Parties
  • Responding to Technology Evolution
  • Events and Milestones
  • Documenting Outputs
  • The Role of Software Metrics
  • Certification and Compliance
  • Other Related Standards and Their Relationship

Module 3 – MODULE STDC - IEEE 12207 PROJECT LIFE CYCLES

  • Overview of Project Lifecycle
  • Types of Prototypes
  • Applying Prototyping to Life Cycle Models
  • Risks of Prototyping
  • Commercial Items (COTS) and Reuse
  • Selecting a Software Lifecycle Model
  • Which Development Strategy to Pick?
  • Using Risk Analysis to Determine the Right Development Strategy
  • SLCM Selection Criteria
  • Steps in Creating Life Cycle Processes
  • SLCM Plans
  • SLCM Plan Contents
  • Considerations in Implementing and Maintaining the Software
  • Establishing Life Cycle Processes
  • Monitoring Life Cycle Processes
  • Evaluating the Impact of Changes on Life Cycle Processes
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Target Audience

The CSQP™ certification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. It is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

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