Become a Member Board
ISTQB® is an open organization and welcomes applications from national or regional bodies that would like to expand the ISTQB® Certified Tester scheme to territories that are not currently covered by member boards. The application process to become an ISTQB® Member Board is guided by acceptance criteria and the process is shown below.
The process of becoming an ISTQB® Member Board:
Establish
- Gather a group in the local community
- Create a business plan
- Register as a legal entity
Apply
- Sign in Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Send an application to the ISTQB® General Assembly
- Align expectations with the ISTQB® Executive Committee
Undergo Vote
- Present the application at an ISTQB® General Assembly
- Pass the voting (a majority of two third is required)
Participate
- Manage exams and training accreditations in the defined territory
- Participate in ISTQB® Working Groups
- Participate in ISTQB® General Assemblies
