About Grove

The first company ever to provide the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing!

Company Overview

Established in 1989 by Dorothy Graham, Grove Software Testing has been at the forefront of Software Testing Training and Consultancy for more than three decades. In 1998, Grove ran the very first software testing certificate course (for ISEB, before ISTQB was formed).

As a UK based company providing software testing solutions internationally, our aim is to enable organisations to transform the way that they assure quality of their software products and services.

Grove Software Testing provide specialised solutions in supporting organisations to improve their Test Approach, develop a sound Test Automation strategy, and refine their Testing Processes.

Our Specialization

  • We create our own courseware – fully ISTQB compliant Software Testing Courses.
  • For Trainers – we provide and support many trainers around the world via our own Certified ISTQB Courseware (see Courseware Licensing).
  • For Software Testing Teams and Managers – we provide Online or Onsite Training.
  • For Individuals – we provide ISTQB Software Tester Distance Learning training including 1-to-1 support (see our Distance Learning page).