About United Certifications
Discover the United Certifications Ecosystem
United Certifications is a global ecosystem of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) dedicated to advancing professional skills in software quality, testing, engineering, and modern IT practices.
Since the creation of the first SIG, Selenium United, in 2018 by a group of international software testing specialists, United Certifications has grown into a collaborative network of expert-led certification programs. Each SIG focuses on a specific domain, ensuring that learning remains relevant, practical, and aligned with real-world industry needs.
Our mission is simple: to support professionals — and professionals-to-be — by turning knowledge into applied skills through learning by doing.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Each United Certifications SIG is an independent expert committee responsible for designing, maintaining, and evolving its own certification programs.
SIGs are composed of experienced professionals from across the IT landscape, including:
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Software testers and QA professionals
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Engineers and developers
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Agile coaches and managers
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Business analysts and product specialists
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Trainers, consultants, and international speakers
What unites them is a shared commitment to practical learning, continuous improvement, and making high-quality knowledge accessible worldwide.
All United certifications are built with a strong emphasis on:
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Hands-on learning and real-world application
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Continuous evolution to match industry trends
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Global relevance with local adaptability
Review Committees
Quality is at the core of United Certifications.
Each certification is supported by a Review Committee, made up of a diverse group of industry professionals representing a wide range of roles, organizations, and cultural backgrounds. Today, these committees include experts from over 46 nationalities.
Their role is essential:
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Review and validate certification content
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Ensure consistency, relevance, and clarity
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Incorporate industry feedback and real-world experience
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Maintain high international quality standards
This collaborative review process ensures that every certification reflects both global best practices and practical industry realities.
Training Provider Partners (TPPs)
United Certifications works with a worldwide network of authorized Training Provider Partners (TPPs).
These partners play a key role in:
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Delivering official United training courses
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Offering training in multiple languages and regions
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Supporting learners with expert-led instruction
Exam Provider
Brightest is the official and exclusive exam provider for United Certifications.
Brightest is responsible for:
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Certification exam delivery and administration
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Exam security and integrity
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Supporting learners throughout the examination process
Brightest also provides the technical and administrative backbone that supports the United Certifications ecosystem.
Our Philosophy
United Certifications was founded on collaboration, community, and continuous learning.
We believe that:
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Certifications should reflect how professionals actually work
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Learning is most effective when it is practical and experiential
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Strong communities create stronger standards
Every United certification is designed to empower professionals to apply what they learn immediately, grow confidently in their careers, and contribute meaningfully to the quality of modern software systems.
