MSTB is responsible for regulating the accreditation process and approval of

• training course materials,
• trainers,
• and training providers

wishing to offer the ISTQB-accredited training courses in Malaysia. Training course owners, trainers and training providers who wishes to be accredited is required to formally apply to MSTB, and the application shall be reviewed by an accreditation panel that will verify that the applicant has the capability to deliver the courses according to the syllabus and standards set by ISTQB and MSTB.

Training providers already formally accredited by other ISTQB-recognized national boards and wishing to offer the courses in Malaysia, are required to register with MSTB prior to offering their courses.

MSTB is the only national board recognized by ISTQB to administer the training provider accreditation in Malaysia.

MSTB conducts accreditation twice a year, during which the Accreditation Panel shall convene to review all applications. Any application submitted between January and May will be reviewed and decided in month of June. Applications submitted between June and November will be reviewed and decided in December.

How to apply for accreditation?

To apply for accreditation, please write directly to the MSTB Secretariat or email secretariat@mstb.org. The Secretariat shall guide applicants with regards to accreditation requirements, applicable fees and status of application.