Certification

Yes, SkillVertex offers courses verified by renowned certification bodies including IIT Guwahati, IBM, Cisco, Apple and Meta. However, students need to take additional examinations to get certified. The examination package for getting certified is available on the SkillVertex platform.

The ISTQB exam format is as follows - 

• Question Type: Primarily multiple-choice questions.
• Foundation Level: ~40 questions; 60 minutes; 65% passing score.
• Advanced Level: ~40-60 questions; 90-180 minutes; 65% passing score.
• Expert Level: Includes multiple-choice and written assignments; duration varies.
• Language: Available in multiple languages.
• Scoring: No negative marks; each question typically worth one mark.
• Certification: Internationally recognised certificate upon passing.

To pass the IWCF exams, candidates must complete required training periods (online or offline), prepare for written and practical assessments with MCQs, sit for exams at accredited centres, and score at least 70% marks. For all levels, the passing percentage is 70%, along with the required training hours. 

There are five levels of training and certifications at IWCF. They are provided from foundational level training to advanced levels that cater to different roles in the oil and gas industry. 

IWCF’s Level 1 and Well Operations Crew Resource Management certifications do not have any expiry date. The Level 2 certificate is valid for five years. On the other hand, certificates for levels 3 and 4 are valid for two years. Again, the Level 5 certificate is valid for five years.

No, you do not need a software development background to take an ISTQB course, at least at the foundation level. A background in development may perhaps give added perspectives and make understanding some of the concepts more intuitive. However, the Foundation Level course is still designed to be accessible to candidates from various backgrounds, including those with little or no technical experience. A basic familiarity with software development and testing practices is useful for higher-level certifications but not strictly necessary.

ISTQB Foundation Level does not require any pre-requisites. The purpose in developing this course was to bring this course to people without any background or experience in testing software. A comprehensive orientation to the field is the primary objective of the introduction course, making it suitable for beginners and anyone seeking to formalize their knowledge in the field. However, some basics of how software is developed can be helpful for better assimilation.

Yes, ISTQB courses are offered by several training providers in an online format. These courses can be live, instructor-led sessions where you can interact with the instructor in real-time, or you can use self-paced e-learning modules which you can do at your discretion. There are numerous online courses that offer the possibility of combining both formats. Of course, it is also very important, though, to take into account that the course provider must be accredited by ISTQB.

It depends on the level, as well as the mode, of training. Training can take as little as 2 to 3 days for the Foundation Level, depending on the provider and the course depth. The Advanced Level courses generally require 3 to 5 days of training per module, depending on their complexity and uniqueness. Expert-level courses take more weeks because they are special study topics, which usually require higher preparation and study. Secondly, if you take an e-learning or self-paced course, you are flexible in terms of time commitment to accommodate your learning pace.