As the IT industry becomes more competitive, the ability for management to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. The CAST Certification demonstrates a foundation-level understanding of quality testing principles and practices.

Acquiring the designation of Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices of software testing in the IT profession. CASTs become members of an acclaimed professional group, receiving recognition of their competence by business and professional associates, and are afforded potentially more rapid career advancement.

Examination Availability: (CAST)
The CAST certification exam is currently ONLY available in the following areas
Belarus, India, and Sri Lanka.

Applicant Prerequisites: (CAST)
To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet ONE of three prerequisites listed below:
1.    A 3 year degree or 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution
2.    A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 1 years of experience in the information services field
3.    Three years of experience in the information services field
An applicant for certification must adhere to the Code of Ethics that outlines the ethical behaviors expected of all certified professionals by the ISCB.

The CAST application fee is:
•    $100.00

The application fee includes the following:
•    Instant access to a PDF file of the CAST CBOK (299 pages) which is a useful tool to help prepare for the exam. After payment go to the CBOK Manuals page of Customer Portal for access.
•    The candidatesInitial Exam which must be taken within one year from the date payment was processed or the application will expire (see Application Length).

Examination Details: (CAST)
Candidates are tested on their knowledge and practice of the skill areas defined in the CASTCBOK. The exam itself is paper-based consisting of two parts:
•    Part 1 - Multiple choice (50 questions each - objective / 45 minutes time limit)
•    Part 2 - Multiple choice (50 questions each - objective / 45 minutes time limit)
There is a total of 100 questions and the exam will take over 2 hours to complete which includes a 10 minute break. The passing mark is 75% which is the average score of both parts.