ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program
The ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program recognizes individual lecturers at universities and technical schools who integrate ISTQB® materials into their teaching curriculum.
ISTQB® aims to strengthen its relationship with educators by providing a partnership model that fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to software testing education. This program acknowledges the contributions of academic professionals in preparing students for industry-recognized ISTQB® certifications. Unlike the corporate partner program, this initiative is tailored for individual lecturers rather than institutions and currently does not involve any membership fees.
Benefits of joining in the Academia Recognition Program
By participating in the ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program, lecturers gain access to various benefits depending on their badge, including:
- Recognition as an ISTQB® Academia Partner demonstrating commitment to software testing education.
- Program Logo Usage permission to use the ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program Logo in course materials and personal academic profiles.
- Early Access to New Syllabi access to early versions of new ISTQB® syllabi, with the opportunity to contribute to content review.
- Official Website Listing listing as an Academia Recognition Program grantee on the ISTQB® website, showcasing the lecturer’s affiliation.
- Networking Opportunities with other academic professionals and industry experts within the ISTQB® community.
- Special Invitations to ISTQB® events and conferences, such as the ISTQB® Conference Network.
Determining eligibility criteria
To qualify for the ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic role be an active lecturer or professor at a university, technical- or high- school.
- Curriculum integration integrate ISTQB® materials (e.g., syllabi, certification topics, test techniques) into course curricula.
- Student certification promotion demonstrate a commitment to promoting ISTQB® certifications to students.
- Proof of affiliation provide proof of activity at an academic institution.
- No certification points required unlike the corporate partner program, there are no certification point requirements for eligibility.
Determining eligibility criteria
To qualify for the ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic role be an active lecturer or professor at a university, technical- or high- school.
- Curriculum integration integrate ISTQB® materials (e.g., syllabi, certification topics, test techniques) into course curricula.
- Student certification promotion demonstrate a commitment to promoting ISTQB® certifications to students.
- Proof of affiliation provide proof of activity at an academic institution.
- No certification points required unlike the corporate partner program, there are no certification point requirements for eligibility.
Determining eligibility criteria
To qualify for the ISTQB® Academia Recognition Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic role be an active lecturer or professor at a university, technical- or high- school.
- Curriculum integration integrate ISTQB® materials (e.g., syllabi, certification topics, test techniques) into course curricula.
- Student certification promotion demonstrate a commitment to promoting ISTQB® certifications to students.
- Proof of affiliation provide proof of activity at an academic institution.
- No certification points required unlike the corporate partner program, there are no certification point requirements for eligibility.