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The Certified Software Process Engineer (CSPE) certification aims at developing professionals who can be an integral part of the organization’s process improvement and can support the Quality Process Improvement team to develop software process, analyze and solve quality problems, track and implement process improvement suggestions. The CSPE certification can be taken by fresh graduates and individuals with work experience, aspiring to develop skills and knowledge in quality tools and processes and join an organization’s process improvement initiative.
Since the mid 1980s, more and more software organizations have started using models and standards to support and improve their software engineering activities. Most of the process improvement programs have achieved positive results. However, many have died a silent death for lack of experienced professionals participating in these process improvement initiatives. CSPE certification is a step in the direction to help bridge the gap between the demand and supply of qualified software process improvement professionals. |
| Examination Availability: (CSPE) |
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With the move to Pearson VUE Testing Centers as its partner for the administration of certification examinations worldwide there will no longer be a fixed schedule posted with dates / locations as in previous year.
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The CSPE Certification exam is NOT currently available for scheduling / testing with Pearson VUE. It is slated to be added in the second quarter of 2013.
Exams are offered daily at Pearson VUE Testing Centers and seats for the exams are based on availability at each site which depends on when you are planning to schedule an exam. The farther out you attempt to schedule an exam the better the chances are of finding a seat so plan accordingly.
As a general rule most Pearson VUE Testing Centers are open Monday - Friday, however in some locations that may vary. The majority of test centers are open in the morning and late afternoon and a handful have opted to stay open on the weekends.
Waiting until the last minute to try and schedule an exam is not recommended, especially if your application is about to expire as there is no guarantee you will be able to find a seat at a center before the application does expires. If you are unsure of the application expiration status email certify@softwarecertifications.org
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| Applicant Prerequisites: (CSPE) |
| To qualify for candidacy, each applicant must meet ONE of four prerequisites listed below: |
- A 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution
- A 3 year degree from accredited college-level institution & 1 years experience in the information services field
- A 2 year degree from accredited college-level institution & 2 years experience in the information services field
- Three years experience in the information services field
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Candidates must also have significant experience and breadth of knowledge to have mastered the basics of the Principle and Concepts, and reviewed the Recommended Readings.
An applicant for certification must adhere to the Code of Ethics that outlines the ethical behaviors expected of all certified professionals by the ISCB.
Depending upon a compliance sample selected according to program criteria, the applicant may be required to provide upon request detailed education, employment, and reference documentation supporting the information entered in the Customer Portal during the application process. If selected the applicant must supply the required documentation and those who fail to provide the requested documentation may be subject to decertification. |
| Initial Application & Fee: (CSPE) |
For those who qualify for the CSPE certification and are prepared to establish candidacy must complete an online Certification Candidacy Application in the Customer Portal and pay the application fee.
The CSPE application fee is: |
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| The application fee includes the following: |
- The candidates Initial Exam which must be taken within one year from the date payment was processed or the application will expire (see Application Length).
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To apply for the CSPE certification candidates must first login to their Customer Portal account. If new to the Portal then they will need to create one by clicking on the Register Now link, and then the Register as a New User tab.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the first / last names entered when creating an account matches what is on your government issued photo ID (i.e. drivers license, passport). DO NOT abbreviate or use a nickname. If they do not match when presenting your ID at check-in you will NOT be granted entrance to the examination. |
| Examination Details: (CSPE) |
| Candidates for the CSPE certification are tested on the candidate’s knowledge & practice of the skill areas defined in the Principles and Concepts and Recommended Readings. The exam itself is paper-based consisting of three parts: |
- Part 1 - Multiple choice (40 questions each - objective / 45 minutes time limit).
- Part 2 - Short answer / essay (12 questions each - subjective / 75 minute time limit).
- Part 3 - Case study (1 question / 45 minute time limit).
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| There is a total of 53 questions and the exam will take over 2 hours to complete which includes a 10 minute break after the first two parts. To pass the CSPE certification exam, the candidate needs to: |
- Attain a minimum of 60% in each section
- Attain an overall score of 70% or more
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| Exam Scheduling: (CSPE) |
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The CSPE Examination is NOT currently available for scheduling / testing through |
Pearson VUE Testing Centers |
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The CSPE Certification exam is NOT currently available for scheduling / testing with Pearson VUE. It is slated to be added in the second quarter of 2013.
IMPORTANT:
Let us assure you that anyone waiting to take their certification exam that may not be currently available and their applications may be expiring soon will have an opportunity to take their exam once it becomes available.
For those candidates who had applied for the CSPE and were not able to take the exam because it was not available in their area (all locations EXCEPT Belarus, India, and Sri Lanka), and whose applications may be or has expired will also be given an opportunity to take their exam through Pearson VUE Testing Center when available.
We appreciate your patience as we work to get all exams available through Pearson VUE by the second quarter of 2013.
If you have any questions please feel free to email us at certify@softwarecertifications.org. |
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