Released on: August 13, 2008, 2:11 am

Press Release Author: QAI

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: QAI's Certifications in areas of software testing, software
quality and process engineering are now available as computer-based examinations
through Prometric, to consistently assess and certify individuals internationally.


Press Release Body: Orlando, Florida USA, August 13, 2008 - To address the growing
demand of consistently assessed talent and to address the requirements of the
customers and the industry, Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) (www.qaiworldwide.com)
has made it\'s certifications available online. To meet this objective, QAI has
partnered with Prometric, a world leader in assessment testing services. This will
provide IT professionals better access to take the computer-based exams at Prometric
test centers in more than 3000 locations across the globe.

QAI has already certified thousands of professionals in countries like Australia,
Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New
Zealand, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United
Kingdom, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, and the United States amidst
many others.
Since its inception in 1988, the Software Certifications
(www.softwarecertifications.org) division of QAI has scheduled quarterly paper -
based examinations at locations around the world. They have certified over 35,000 IT
professionals over the last 20 years in 43 countries on 6 of the 7 continents in the
world. Their certifications' CSQA and CSTE are the recognized international standard
for software quality and software testing professional certifications. QAI's global
chapter network of software quality professionals has been the primary vehicle for
proctoring examinations at regional locations.

However, with the dearth in employable human resources in the IT-world, the need for
expanding the frequency and locations of the examinations had grown exponentially.
The partnership with Prometric will ensure round-the year assessment of skilled
professionals and also ensure that professionals can get certified on demand,
anytime, anywhere.

This partnership will enable QAI to provide test delivery for its Software
Certifications: Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst
(CSQA), Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST), Certified Manager of
Software Quality (CMSQ), Certified Quantitative Software Process Engineer (CQSPE)
and Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM) among others. All exams will be
available worldwide* through Prometric's Authorized Test Center network.

"Going with the Prometric Testing Center model will ensure program enhancements and
more consistency in the customer experience,\" said Tom Ticknor, Chief Operating
Officer for Quality Assurance Institute, \"it will also enable increased speed to
market for exam innovations because our internal processes will be more streamlined.
In a time when demand is growing for IT professional certifications worldwide, it is
very important to us to deliver the best possible certification program and
consistent testing experience for our customers.\"

Michael Brannick, President and CEO of Prometric went on to say, \"We have recently
seen a strong resurgence of the IT certification market in general and in candidate
demand for quality, dependable testing programs. Prometric is widely recognized and
established across the IT industry as the leading provider of certification exams,
with some of the world\'s largest technology companies relying on us for their
testing needs. The Quality Assurance Institute and Prometric working together is an
excellent solution to this growing global need.\"

* Paper-based quarterly exams will continue to be conducted in the countries of
India, China, Sri Lanka and Brazil for now. Check the Software Certifications
website for the sponsored examination schedule and locations.

Web Site: http://www.qaiworldwide.org

Contact Details: Tom Ticknor
QAI USA
1-407-363-1111
tticknor@qaiworldwide.org

www.qaiworldwide.org
www.softwarecertifications.org