How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert (CQAT)...

Executive Summary

Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert (CQAT) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CQAT holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert

Acronym

CQAT

Who Should Enrol?

IT and Systems Professionals
Software Developers and Engineers
Data and Analytics Specialists
IT Managers and Solution Architects

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards

Operational Excellence

Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes

Strategic Thinking

Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to information technology

Global Employability

Qualify for information technology roles across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Software Quality Management Systems

✦Test Planning and Strategy

✦Test Data Management

✦Integration and System Testing

✦Defect Management

✦Risk-Based Testing

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Software Quality Assurance Fundamentals

Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance · Software design patterns and quality · Investigation quality assurance

2

Software Quality Management Systems

Quality management systems and ISO 9001 · Software architecture and design decisions · Incident response and running software in production · Project management software and tools

3

Software Testing Life Cycle

Testing strategy: what to test and at which level · Life-cycle and footprint analysis · Family life-cycle transitions · Circular economy and life cycle thinking: designing waste out

4

Test Planning and Strategy

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Emerging threats and defensive strategy · Learning strategy and business alignment · Digital learning strategy

5

Requirements-Based Testing

Requirements, user stories and product decisions · Requirements engineering and user stories · Requirements and analysis · Skills-based and continuous learning

6

Test Case Design

Object-oriented and functional design · Clean code and design patterns · APIs and service design · Curriculum and programme design

7

Test Data Management

ETL, data pipelines and engineering · Data quality and the fitness-for-purpose test · ESG data and assurance: making sustainability numbers reliable · Assurance mapping and three lines model

8

Functional Testing

Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control · Data quality and governance · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability

9

Non-Functional Testing

Service levels and quality · Quality, defects and reliability · Input sourcing and quality control · What service quality is: expectation, delivery and the gap

10

Integration and System Testing

Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · API design and integration · System selection and integration · Designing a technical solution or system

11

Regression Testing

Data quality, verification and use · Design review and quality · Operational planning and execution discipline · Operational planning and resource management

12

User Acceptance Testing

User stories, use cases and acceptance criteria · Measuring equipment effectiveness: availability, performance, quality · Quality at source and in-process control · Project quality, acceptance and deliverable sign-off

13

Defect Management

Site quality inspection and defect management · Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery · Web and mobile application development · Maintenance, refactoring and technical debt

14

Test Automation Fundamentals

Data structures and algorithms · Version control and collaboration · Debugging and problem solving · Concurrency and performance

15

Software Quality Metrics

Security KPIs and metrics · Security metrics and reporting · Equity, diversity and inclusive education · Learning transformation and modernisation

16

Test Reporting and Documentation

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Technical documentation and knowledge transfer · Dashboards and reporting · Security governance: policy, accountability and board reporting

17

Risk-Based Testing

Content curation and management · AI and adaptive learning · Learning data privacy and ethics · Innovation in learning technology

18

Agile Quality Assurance

How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention · Writing learning outcomes: what the learner will be able to do · Course structure and sequencing: the order that makes learning possible · Designing practice and feedback: where learning actually happens

19

Continuous Testing and DevOps Quality

Continuous improvement and DevOps metrics · Continuous improvement in security · DevOps, CI/CD and release management · The threat landscape and security environment

20

Software QA and Testing Capstone

Capstone scoping: a real technology problem · Capstone scoping: a real security challenge · Cyber-physical systems and OT security · Access, identity and credential security

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Software Quality Management Systems — applied to your own work
Software Testing Life Cycle — applied to your own work
Test Planning and Strategy — applied to your own work
Requirements-Based Testing — applied to your own work
Test Case Design — applied to your own work
Test Data Management — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CQAT certification?

The Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert (CQAT) is a Intermediate-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in information technology, software, data and digital systems with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CQAT?

This certification is ideal for IT and Systems Professionals, Software Developers and Engineers, Data and Analytics Specialists and IT Managers and Solution Architects, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CQAT certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CQAT internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CQAT certification?

The Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CQAT certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CQAT?

The Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CQAT?

The Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CQAT while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CQAT?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CQAT strengthens your expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems and positions you for advancement across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

IT Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Solutions Architect

NGO Sector

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I earned my CQAT while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Data Lead

Government

Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert

Certified Quality Assurance and Software Testing Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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