The ISTQB® Partner Program recognises organisations with a demonstrated commitment to software testing certifications.
The Program comprises four levels of partnerships (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Global) and the partnership level of an organisation is determined through the number of certification points it has accumulated, as described below.
Silver Partner
Requirements
- At least 5 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time.
Costs
- The cost of two (2) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Gold Partner
Requirements
- At least 14 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time.
- At least one (1) Advanced Level Certificate.
Costs
- The cost of four (4) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Platinum Partner
Requirements
- At least 30 certification points, earned through certificates held by employees or external consultants who provide services for more than 70% of their time.
- At least three (3) Advanced Level Certificates.
Costs
- The cost of eight (8) Foundation exams, according to the current rates set by the Member Board or Exam Provider with whom the Partnership Program is managed.
Global Partner
Requirements
- A minimum of one (1) Platinum Partnership and two (2) Gold Partnerships in at least two (2) different countries.
Costs
- Additional flat fee of 2,000 Euro per year.