SEETB

What SEETB does

SEETB (South East European Testing Board) is a non-profit certification body founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, operating as the official ISTQB national member board for 10 South East European countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, and Slovenia. In 2023, SEETB was designated an ISTQB Global Exam Provider, extending its authority to administer ISTQB certifications beyond the SEE region. The organization administers Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0), Agile Tester Extension, Advanced Level (Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst), and a growing portfolio of Specialist Level certifications covering Test Automation, Security Testing, Performance Testing, AI Testing, Automotive Software Testing, Game Testing, Gambling Industry Testing, Acceptance Testing, and Testing with Generative AI. It also offers IREB CPRE certifications via a partnership with iSQI. Exam delivery runs through the Exa-MS digital platform (online) and monthly in-person weekend sessions in Bulgaria, across all 10 country markets.

The organization runs three ecosystem assets alongside its certification business: the SEETEST annual conference (held since 2008, rotating across Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovenia, with 700+ participants from 25–26 countries), the bi-annual Quality Matters magazine, and the TestYourself online practice platform. Revenue is generated through one-time exam fees (with regional and seasonal discount campaigns), training provider accreditation licensing fees under ISTQB standards, ISTQB Partner Program membership, and SEETEST conference ticket and sponsorship revenue. As a non-profit, financials are not publicly disclosed; the entity is funded entirely through these operating streams with no external investment identified. Leadership consists of President Mitko Mitev and a small core team of approximately 6 employees, supported by regional offices in Novi Sad (Serbia) and Bucharest (Romania).

Strategically, SEETB has executed a measured expansion path: geographic expansion to 6 new SEE markets in January 2021, the ISTQB Global Exam Provider designation in 2023, the CTFL v4.0 syllabus rollout in May 2023, a re-platformed TestYourself product in 2023, and new Specialist Level certifications including CT-GenAI. Core customers are individual software testing professionals and IT practitioners seeking internationally recognized credentials, with secondary institutional revenue from accredited training providers and the four-tier ISTQB Partner Program. The competitive position rests almost entirely on its exclusive regulatory mandate from ISTQB rather than on proprietary technology or scale advantages.

Name

SEETB

Legal name

SEETB (South East European Testing Board)

Website

https://seetb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEETB is a Bulgarian non-profit serving as the official ISTQB national board for 10 South East European countries, administering software testing certifications, accrediting training providers, and running the SEETEST conference for individual testers and IT professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Administration, Proctoring & Security Authorities (EDADAFAH), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Software testing certification
• ISTQB certification exams
• Professional certification services
• Test training accreditation
• Software quality assurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Exam Fees: SEETB administers and conducts ISTQB certification exams (Foundation Level, Agile Tester Extension, Advanced Level, Specialist Levels) and IREB CPRE exams. Revenue is generated through exam registration fees. They offer various discount campaigns (early bird, seasonal promotions) and regional discounts.
2. Training Provider Accreditation: SEETB accredits training providers in their covered territories according to ISTQB standards, providing accreditation services and ongoing oversight.
3. SEETEST Conference: Annual software testing conference generating revenue through ticket sales (Full Conference Hybrid, Full Conference Virtual, Course tickets) and sponsorships. Conference features tutorials, keynotes, sessions, and social events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEETB (South East European Testing Board) is the official ISTQB national member board for South East Europe, administering ISTQB software testing certification exams across Foundation, Advanced, and Expert levels. It also accredits training providers, runs the annual SEETEST conference, and publishes the Quality Matters magazine. The organization covers 10 countries in the SEE region and achieved Global Exam Provider status in 2023.

Product overview

SEETB (South East European Testing Board) operates as a certification and education organization within the ISTQB framework, offering a portfolio of software testing certification products and professional development services. The core offerings include ISTQB Certification Exams at Foundation, Advanced, and Specialist Levels (covering Test Automation, Security Testing, Performance Testing, AI Testing, Automotive Software Testing, Game Testing, Gambling Industry Testing, Acceptance Testing, and Testing with Generative AI), the annual SEETEST Conference, Quality Matters Magazine, the TestYourself practice exam platform, and Accredited Training Provider and Partner Programs. These products are designed to support software testing professionals in career advancement through internationally recognized certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEETEST: Annual software testing conference in South East Europe, rotating between Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria. One of the biggest software testing conferences in the region.
• Quality Matters
• TestYourself

Products and services

• ISTQB Certification Exams (Foundation, Advanced, Expert) Official ISTQB software testing certification examinations administered across Foundation, Advanced, and Expert levels, available both online and in-person, for individual testers, consultants, and managers across South East Europe.
• SEETEST Conference Annual SEETB-hosted conference for the software testing community in South East Europe, featuring presentations, partner sponsorships, and networking for ISTQB-certified professionals and partner organizations.
• Quality Matters Magazine SEETB-published magazine covering software testing topics, practitioner profiles, and certification updates for the SEE testing community.
• TestYourself Practice Platform Free online practice and self-assessment platform offered by SEETB to help candidates prepare for ISTQB examinations in the SEE region.
• Accredited Training Provider Program SEETB's accreditation program that authorizes training providers and academic institutions to deliver official ISTQB preparatory courses and use approved curricula in South East Europe.
• IREB CPRE Foundation Level Exams IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) Foundation Level exams offered by SEETB in partnership with iSQI, extending its certification portfolio beyond software testing.
• ISTQB Partner Program (SEE) SEETB-administered ISTQB Partner Program that allows software companies and IT services firms to formally support and promote ISTQB certifications among their employees in the SEE region.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quality HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partner and co-organizer of SEETEST conference. Quality House has been involved since the first SEETEST conference in 2008 and continues as a key partner in organizing annual conferences.
• Allied TestingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in the SEETB partner network.
• SYNCHROTEK d.o.o BeogradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, based in Belgrade, Serbia.
• Quality House DOO Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization based in Novi Sad, Serbia.
• Technest Software SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization.
• ANIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian association representing IT companies. Co-organizer of SEETEST 2014, 2016, and subsequent conferences.
• International Software Quality Institute (iSQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEETB signed Services Delivery Agreement with iSQI to offer IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering exams. iSQI is also a long-time co-organizer of SEETEST conferences.
• Central and Eastern European Outsourcing Association (CEEOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEETB became a partner of the research 'CEE QA Outsourcing Review 2015-16' conducted by CEEOA, contributing to research on software quality assurance and testing trends in the CEE region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CASTQB (Canadian Software Testing Qualifications Board): Canadian ISTQB member board administering certifications across Canada. Operates the same territorial exclusivity model as SEETB for ISTQB certification administration, training provider accreditation, and certification events.
• SASTQB (South African Software Testing Qualifications Board): ISTQB member board for South Africa administering software testing certifications in the African region. Operates the same business model of exclusive ISTQB certification delivery in its territory as SEETB.
• iSQI (International Software Quality Institute): Germany-based certification body for software quality and testing (IREB CPRE, ISTQB delivery partner). Despite being a partner of SEETB for IREB exams, iSQI operates the same business model of administering software testing/quality certifications globally with similar exam, accreditation, and conference revenue streams.
• BCS (British Computer Society) - ISTQB UK Board: UK-based ISTQB member board administering certifications in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Operates the same regulatory model of exclusive ISTQB certification administration in its territory, with training provider accreditation and certification services.
• ANZTB (Australia and New Zealand Testing Board): ISTQB member board for Australia and New Zealand administering software testing certifications in the Australasian region. Directly comparable in operating model and product portfolio to SEETB, focused on a different but similar-sized geographic territory.
• ASTQB (American Software Testing Qualifications Board): U.S. national ISTQB member board that administers ISTQB certifications across North America. Operates the same business model as SEETB in a different territory, including accredited training provider programs and exam administration for Foundation, Advanced, and Specialist certifications.
• JSTQB (Japanese Software Testing Qualifications Board): Japanese ISTQB member board administering software testing certifications in Japan. Comparable territorial certification body operating under the same ISTQB framework with similar exam administration and training provider accreditation services.

Broad incumbents

• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board): Global parent organization of which SEETB is a member board. Owns the certification syllabi, schema, and global exam provider framework. Directly comparable as the umbrella certification body for software testing qualifications worldwide.
• QAI Global Services: Global software quality and testing certification/training organization offering ISTQB certifications and broader QA credentials. Comparable in offering internationally recognized software testing certifications and corporate training programs, though with broader portfolio than a pure ISTQB member board.

Regional players

• Abstracta Academy: Latin American software testing services and training firm that offers ISTQB-aligned training programs. Comparable as a regional testing ecosystem player though operating in Americas rather than competing in SEETB's SEE territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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