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"The answer to any sufficiently complex question is, It Depends" In this case, I think it depends on where you work. Where I work (msft), I don't manage people, but I am at a fairly high "level" within the organization. I choose not to manage people because it allows me to do more of the work that I enjoy doing. I've never been a consultant, but I'm told my ...

The career path most definitely exists if you make it for yourself. I know of a few testers who have gone on to purely security. Functional approaches and security approaches can often overlap each other, and many of those who I speak with in the security field are grateful for their previous test experience. After a time however, I've found that often ...

The conversation about certification is a totally another topic, and I would leave it out of here. Certifications won't play a major or an important role in your career path. Options are many, but mainly I would divide into management track and technology track. I have worked with CEO who was formerly a QA Engineer, attained his MBA and advanced to ...

I agree with Suchit, certifications and career advancement are very different. The majority of Testing Managers I've worked for or with have had very little testing experience but were promoted for one reason or another. Some companies may prefer to hire professional managers (MBAs) for certain jobs while other companies would rather promote someone with ...

Your title mentions ITIL training, while your question talks about ITIL certification. Training and certification are not the same thing. You may find some benefit from the training, while the certification may provide little to no value. To examine the training aspect, look at what you will learn during any classes, look at the syllabus, etc. Decide if ...

The following thread includes discussions regarding the value of certifications in the software testing profession in general: Do ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certificates prove someone can test? It doesn't answer your specific question regarding ITIL certification, but should be pretty informative.

The worth of the certification depends totally on your environment. It's definitely possible to do good quality assurance or testing without the certificate. On the otherhand, knowing more about IT services doesn't hurt, but if taking the course means that you can't participate in some other course, I think you can find better choices. Finally, when looking ...

The answer will depend on your current employer, what industry they're in, how hard you are willing to work, how flexible you are, and where you live. While testing can be an interesting and rewarding job, there is only so far you can go as a tester. However, you can use what you learn as a tester to move into another kind of job in the same industry, e.g. ...