Should testers get a testing certification?

There are numerous software testing certifications available to certify the skills of software testers. These typically involve some training followed by a multiple choice examination.

Some examples are ISTQB and ISEB

By testing certifications I mean any of these.

So, should testers get a testing certification?

Get a testing certification

Get a testing certification if you feel like getting a testing certification will be useful.

Don’t get a testing certification

Don’t get a testing certification if you don’t feel like you need a testing certification.