The International Software Quality Institute (iSQI), develops internationally accepted certification standards for advanced vocational training in the area of software quality. In order to optimize and safeguard the skills and abilities of software professionals, iSQI, a subsidiary of the German non-profit organisation ASQF e.V., works together with international organizations, e.g. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) or EQN (European Quality Network).

Experts from around the world come together at iSQI to make an impact on the future of the field. Building on established programs - from personnel certification to international standardization - iSQI seeks to advance the field by coordinating efforts aiming at new, higher industry standards. iSQI simultaneously gathers industry input and research findings and is therefore a think-tank for practice-oriented solutions in software quality.

With more than 9000 exams every year, iSQI is the most important personnel certifier in the area of software quality. The advantages of personnel certification are primarily the secured, comparable qualification of professionals across national boundaries and language barriers. As an example: At present, in 57 countries on six continents IT Professionals are certified based on the standards developed by iSQI.