The Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ) certification establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the capabilities and competencies of software quality assurance professionals that are working at, or soon will work at, the software quality assurance management level.

Acquiring the designation of CMSQ indicates a level of professional competence in both the principles and practices of software quality assurance, demonstrating the skills and capabilities necessary to manage the software quality assurance function. CMSQ certification provides IT upper management with a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management level positions. The CMSQ certification provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills.

The Singapore Computer Society has collaboration with QAI Global on CMSQ, an internationally recognised software certification.

Objectives and Benefits

The CMSQ program is intended to establish standards for management qualification and continuing improvement of professional competence. This certification program helps to:

1. Define the tasks (skill categories) associated with managing software quality duties in order to evaluate skill mastery.
2. Demonstrate an individual’s willingness to improve professionally.
3. Acknowledge attainment of an acceptable standard of professional competency.
4. Aid organizations in selecting qualified managers.
5. Motivate managers having software quality responsibilities to maintain their professional competency.
6. Assist individuals in improving and enhancing their organizations software quality programs.

Code of Ethics

Purpose
A distinguishing mark of a profession is acceptance by its members of responsibility to the interests of those it serves. Those certified must maintain high standards of conduct in order to effectively discharge their responsibility. <

Responsiblity

The standards of conduct set forth in this code of ethics provide basic principles in the practice of information services quality assurance. Those certified should realize that their individual judgment is required in the application of these principles.

Those certified shall use their respective designations with discretion and in a dignified manner, fully aware of what the designation denotes. The designation shall also be used in a manner consistent with all statutory requirements.

Those certified who are judged by the Software Certifications Board to be in violation of the standards of conduct of the code of ethics shall be subject to forfeiture of their designation.

Professional Code of Conduct

• Exercise honesty, objectivity, and diligence in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
• Exhibit loyalty in all matters pertaining to the affairs of their organization or to whomever they may be rendering a service. However, they shall not knowingly be party to any illegal or improper activity.
• Not engage in acts or activities which are discreditable to the profession of information services quality assurance or their organization.
• Refrain from entering any activity that may be in conflict with the interest of their organization or would prejudice their ability to carry out objectively their duties and responsibilities.
• Not accept anything of value from an employee, client, customer, supplier, or business associate of their organization that would impair or be presumed to impair their professional judgment and integrity.
• Undertake only those services that they can reasonably expect to complete with professional competence.
• Be prudent in the use of information acquired in the course of their duties. They shall not use confidential information for any personal gain nor in any manner that would be contrary to law or detrimental to the welfare of their organization.
• Reveal all material facts known to them that, if not revealed, could either distort reports of operation under review or conceal unlawful practices.
• Continually strive for improvement in their proficiency, and in the effectiveness and quality of their service.
• In the practice of their profession, be ever mindful of their obligation to maintain the high standards of competence, morality, and dignity promulgated by this code of ethics.
• Maintain and improve their professional competency through continuing education.
• Cooperate in the development and interchange of knowledge for mutual professional benefit.
• Maintain high personal standards of moral responsibility, character, and business integrity.

About QAI:

QAI is a leading global consulting and workforce development organization addressing 'Operational Excellence' in IT, BPO and Knowledge intensive service organizations. QAI Global Institute, the Competency Development division of QAI, focuses on creating international Education and Training products and services to address the Competence Development, Assessments and Certifications to cater to the large pool of manpower requiring skills for increased employability. QAI is currently servicing over 200 clients in 30 countries and our regional bases are located in US, India, UK, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada. For more details visit us at www.qaiglobal.com

About SCS:

The Singapore Computer Society (SCS), established since 1967, is the premier professional body for IT practitioners and IT users in Singapore. It provides a wide range of events such as seminars and conferences, publications and access to an invaluable network of ICT professionals. It also administers various certification programmes that offer individuals the avenue to gain recognition and career development. Today, having a membership of over 22 000, the SCS is the largest local IT body with membership representative of the IT community.