Czech and Slovak Quality Board

What Czech and Slovak Quality Board does

Czech and Slovak Quality Board (CaSQB) is a non-profit organization (legal form "zapsaný spolek" / registered association) founded in December 2006 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. It operates as the exclusive official regional representative of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and is one of approximately 66 member committees that collectively administer the ISTQB Certified Tester program across roughly 100 countries.

CaSQB's core products are the ISTQB Certified Tester certification program (covering foundation, advanced, and expert levels), exam administration services (scheduling, registration, and issuance of certifications), training provider accreditation, and localized ISTQB syllabi, glossaries, and exams translated into Czech and Slovak. The organization does not disclose a proprietary technology platform; its underlying stack is a standard website (casqb.org) backed by an exam registration and certification issuance process, with localization work supported by Phrase Academic Edition. There is no indication of in-house software product development or AI/ML capabilities.

CaSQB is a non-profit and earns revenue primarily through one-time certification exam fees and the accreditation of training providers. It does not disclose pricing, financials, or headcount specifics beyond an 11–50 employee band. Distribution is hybrid: direct online (website-based self-serve registration) and indirect through a network of seven accredited training providers (AAS Solutions, Brain:IT Academy, Krone Consulting, LBMS, Masterfield Training Centre, tesena, YES4Q) operating in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The customer base is software testing professionals in the two markets, with end-customers segmented horizontally and reached through content marketing, email newsletter, and event calendars rather than enterprise sales motions.

Name

Czech and Slovak Quality Board

Legal name

Czech and Slovak Quality Board, z.s.

Website

https://castb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Czech and Slovak Quality Board (CaSQB) is a Prague-based non-profit that serves as the exclusive ISTQB regional representative for Czech Republic and Slovakia, administering ISTQB software testing certifications, localizing syllabi and exams, and accrediting training providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Services

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

Keywords

• Software testing certification
• ISTQB certification programs
• Training provider accreditation
• Certification exam administration
• Professional certification standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: As a non-profit organization and official certification authority for ISTQB in Czech and Slovak Republics, CaSQB generates revenue through certification exam fees and accreditation of training providers. The organization was founded in December 2006 and operates as a regional representative of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CaSQB is the official regional representative of ISTQB® for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, issuing internationally recognized ISTQB® Certified Tester certifications, administering certification exams, accrediting training providers, and providing fully localized syllabi, glossaries, and exams in Czech and Slovak languages.

Product overview

Czech and Slovak Quality Board (CaSQB) operates as a non-profit certification authority offering a unified ISTQB® certification ecosystem for the Czech and Slovak markets. The core offering consists of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Certification Program, which includes exam administration services, training provider accreditation, and localized materials in Czech and Slovak languages. CaSQB serves as the official regional representative of ISTQB® (International Software Testing Qualifications Board), one of 65+ member committees worldwide that has issued over 1.1 million certifications globally. The organization connects certified professionals with accredited training providers including AAS Solutions, Brain:IT Academy, Krone Consulting, LBMS, Masterfield Training Centre, tesena, and YES4Q.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Certification Program Official certification program for software testing professionals in Czech Republic and Slovakia, administered under ISTQB® (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) guidelines. Covers foundation, advanced, and expert level certifications with exams available in Czech and Slovak languages.
• Exam Administration Services Scheduling and administration of ISTQB® certification exams for Czech and Slovak regions, including exam terms, registration, and certification issuance.
• Training Provider Accreditation Accreditation program for training providers in Czech Republic and Slovakia that deliver ISTQB® certified tester training courses, including verification of their training materials.
• Localized ISTQB® Materials Localized versions of ISTQB® syllabi, glossaries, and exams translated into Czech and Slovak languages, enabling access to certification materials in native languages.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• PhrasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCaSQB partners with Phrase and uses Phrase Academic Edition to streamline the translation process of ISTQB materials, syllabi, and exams into Czech and Slovak languages. This collaboration enables efficient localization of certification content.
• AAS Solutions, a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses in Slovakia. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• Brain:IT AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses in Slovakia. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• Krone Consulting s. r. o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• LBMS, s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses in Czech Republic. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• Masterfield Training CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses (based in Hungary with English language offerings). Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• tesena s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.
• YES4Q s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited training provider offering ISTQB-certified training courses in Czech Republic. Part of CaSQB's network of authorized training partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• GTB (German Testing Board): ISTQB member board for Germany, Austria (historically) and parts of the DACH region. Closest geographic peer to CaSQB and operates the same certification and accreditation model in a neighboring Central European market.
• JSTQB (Japan Software Testing Qualifications Board): ISTQB member board for Japan. Comparable because it runs the same certification monopoly structure in a distinct geography, including localizing syllabi and accrediting training providers.

Direct peers

• ASTQB (American Software Testing Qualifications Board): The official ISTQB member board for the United States, performing the same role as CaSQB but for a different geography. Operates the same ISTQB certification model, exam administration, and training provider accreditation framework.
• Scrum Alliance: Global nonprofit issuing Scrum and agile certifications (CSM, CSPO) to technology professionals. Similar in that it monetizes a professional credential through exams and accredited training, targeting the same IT workforce segment as ISTQB certifications.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): Global professional certification body for business analysts, offering CBAP, CCBA, and ECBA credentials. Comparable operating model: member-driven, exam-administering, training-provider-accrediting nonprofit serving technology professionals.

Emerging players

• SQE (Software Quality Engineering): Commercial training and certification provider for software testing and quality professionals. Comparable because it operates within the same ISTQB ecosystem CaSQB certifies against, delivering accredited training courses to the same candidate base.

Broad incumbents

• PMI (Project Management Institute): The largest global project management certification body (PMP, CAPM). Comparable as a nonprofit, member-driven professional certification organization operating in adjacent technology professional certification categories with exam fees as primary revenue.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board): The global umbrella organization whose certification program CaSQB administers regionally. Directly comparable as it defines the syllabi, exams, and branding that CaSQB localizes; CaSQB is one of its 66+ member boards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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