TPI NEXT® Foundation

TPI NEXT® is the international standard for (test) organizations that strive towards lowering the cost of testing, shortening the time for testing and/or improving the quality of their test process. The TPI NEXT®model is used in two ways: on the one hand to measure the maturity of test processes and on the other hand it also provides a roadmap for improvements.

Target group

The TPI NEXT® Foundation certification is aimed at all those who are involved in and interested in test process improvement, either as a test professional or in the project / program or technical-management areas.

Context

As an independent model it can be used in relationship with any testing or development method. The model easily adapts to situations and environments like Agile, waterfall, maintenance, etc. Furthermore the model provides guidelines for CMMi-related projects. Knowledge and experience in the testing area is an advantage and helps for a better understanding

Prerequisites

None.

Exam content

Candidates are being tested on the following topics:

1. Positioning testing and TPI NEXT® (5%)

2. Elements of the TPI NEXT® model for Measuring (40%)

3. Elements of the TPI NEXT® model for Improvements (40%)

4. Business Driven Improvement (15%)

Exam Details

Number of questions:                      

 40
Pass mark:   65% (26 of 40)
Open book/notes:  no
Electronic equipment permitted:   no