The Bellevue and Olympia sections start in Winter 2001. The need for software testers is growing quickly as the software industry expands in the Pacific Northwest and around the nation. According to the Washington Software Alliance, an additional 64,000 software employees will be needed in the state in the next three years. The Certificate Program in Software Testing , offered in Seattle, Bellevue and Olympia, enables individuals who have minimal computer experience to make a career change into the software industry. Participants learn the basics of software testing, how to document the results of software tests, and how to plan efficient and effective test practices.
Courses demonstrate the software testing process through the use of real-world examples.
Courses cover all the major elements of the software testing process, including testing basics, tracking, test planning and execution. Instructors are leading industry specialists who provide insights and information on the industry's current best practices. They teach practical courses using real-world examples. Courses are practical and project-based. The UW's industry-recognized certificate is awarded at the end of the program.