Partnership points are accumulated based on the ISTQB® certifications that staff hold. The points that are allocated depend on the certification level, as follows:
- Foundation Level – 1 point
- Foundation Level Extensions – 1 point
- Advanced Level – 3 points per module
- Expert Level – 5 points per module
The points for the organization are added up to determine its partnership level.
For the testers who hold ISEB Certifications, the following conversion rules apply:
| CONVERSION RULES | ISTQB® Foundation | ISTQB® Advanced TM | ISTQB® Advanced TA | ISTQB® Advanced TTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISEB Foundation (from 1st April 2008) | X | |||
| ISEB Test Management Practitioner (from 1st April 2008) | X | |||
| ISEB Test Analysis Practitioner (from 1st April 2008) | X |