SCQAA-OC holds up to eight program meetings each year. Programs are usually held during the afternoon at a volunteered company facility located in downtown Chicago or the suburbs. These programs offer presentations by featured speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on topics of interest.  For more information, see Programs.

Special Events

In addition to regular program meetings, SCQAA-OC provides special events throughout the year to expand the educational and networking opportunities of its members. The SCQAA-OC Vendor Showcase is a one-day conference featuring presentations and demonstrations by vendors of their products, tools, and services related to software quality and productivity. The Showcase also features keynote speakers. For more information, see Special Events.

Professional Certifications

SCQAA-OC hosted the Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) and the Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE) examinations in Chicago multiple times each year. Additionally study groups are formed to help prepare members for the examinations. For more information, see Certifications.