BACK TO PROJECTSDigital Transformation of Certification with the Polish Testing Board
CLIENT
Polish Testing Board (Stowarzyszenie Jakości Systemów Informatycznych)
SCOPE OF WORK
TECH STACK
The Polish Testing Board (Stowarzyszenie Jakości Systemów Informatycznych) is a recognized leader in the Software Quality Assurance & Certification industry in Poland.
As the leading Polish representative of ISTQB, IREB, and TMMi, the organization is renowned for its established authority in QA certification, broad industry recognition, and diverse certification offerings.
INDUSTRY:
Software Quality Assurance & Certification
MARKET POSITION:
Leading Polish representative of ISTQB, IREB, and TMMi
KEY STRENGTHS:
Established authority in QA certification, broad industry recognition, diverse certification offerings
Problem & Solution
The Polish Testing Board relied on an outdated certification system that posed significant limitations. The majority of exams were paper-based, leading to inefficiencies and administrative overhead. Limited online examination support hindered scalability, while the lack of flexibility in exam structures restricted the ability to introduce new certification schemes.
To address these challenges, we developed a modern Examination System designed to streamline certification processes and enable digital transformation.
Key software development needs included:
- Enable seamless online exams across multiple formats and certification schemes
- Support both digital and paper-based examinations to ensure a smooth transition
- Optimize operational workflows and reduce administrative workload
Our solution empowered the Polish Testing Board with a robust and flexible examination platform, supporting their mission to provide high-quality certification services at scale.
Our Contribution
We took full ownership of the system's architecture and development, delivering a scalable, modular examination platform that accommodates various question types and formats. The solution integrates seamlessly with the organization’s business processes and continues to evolve to meet broader organizational needs.
- Scalable, modular examination platform supporting diverse certification schemes
- Seamless integration with business processes
- Continuous enhancements extending functionality beyond exams
In addition, based on the success of the Examination System, we initiated a second project: development of an end-to-end system for organizing professional conferences, featuring call-for-papers management, attendee registration, and post-event feedback collection.
Impact & Results
- Digital-first transformation:
Majority of exams now conducted online - Operational efficiency:
Reduced reliance on paper-based exams - Scalable platform:
Supports multiple certification schemes and flexible exam structures - Enhanced user experience:
Improved process for both candidates and administrators
We have been working with Xelerit for almost 4 years. Beforehand, we used the software from another vendor to generate question sets and conduct certification exams for organizations like ISTQB®, IREB® and TMMi®. The architectural limitations and old technology of the previous solution meant that we had to look for a replacement that would give us more confidence and flexibility and that would also allow us to handle more and more of our operations within a single tool. At this point, Xelerit came in and was able to take on the not-so-easy task of writing the entire system from scratch. In addition to the software, especially important to me was its delivery model, and here we jointly chose the Azure cloud and CI/CD model optimized for us and our customers. After the first two big milestones were delivered, the system turned out to be so well designed that we started thinking about new areas of development. We decided to embrace Agile/Kanban as our project management methodology. This, combined with regular releases, allowed us to meet ever-changing business needs dynamically. Specifically, we were able to easily adapt to covid-induced market changes without compromising the quality of our solution. In addition to our core business model, our organization is equally focused on optimization. Working with Xelerit has allowed us to find good solutions in this field as well. Finally, I left something that is certainly no less important than Xelerit's competence. It is the people and their commitment. Therefore, it is with pleasure that I can recommend cooperation with the Xelerit team.
Sebastian Małyska
President of Polish Testing Board (SJSI), Chair of the Marketing Working Group in ISTQB®
Conclusion
Our collaboration with the Polish Testing Board showcases the impact of strategic digital transformation in the certification industry.
By modernizing the Examination System and expanding into event management solutions, we have empowered the organization to scale its operations efficiently and enhance its service offerings.
This partnership underscores how targeted technology solutions drive long-term business success and innovation.
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