Pre-certification testing
Pre-release software audit
Pass the required certifications on the first try and meet the release deadlines.
Avoid spending resources and time on last-minute adjustments or complete rework.
Verify your software is in full compliance with the established quality regulations.
Our pre-certification testing range
Industry standards
Our testing specialists examine your software product within the context of your mandatory certification to detect discrepancies with the quality, performance, data privacy, and security standards.
eHealth
HIPAA
IEC 62304
IEC 60601
Automotive
ISO 26262
ISO 21434
BFSI
PCI DSS
ISO 20022
ISO/TC 68
SOX
Telecom
IEEE 802.11
3GPP
eCommerce
PCI DSS
Manufacturing
ISO 16100
Global and regional regulations
We determine whether your end product is in line with the usability, functionality, and data privacy requirements specific to your geography of operation, and detect all the areas contradicting legislation in force as well as generally accepted conventions.
Corporate requirements
a1qa aids your team in maintaining the desired product quality by running an independent audit against your pre-established business and software requirements and specifications, tracking down inconsistencies between the intended and actual end-product capacities, and following up with recommendations for improvement.
4 stages of pre-certification assessment
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Specifications analysis
We start by delving in your software product specifics and mapping the certifications and standards it must conform to.
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Test design
Our team proceeds by setting the objectives, defining the inspection scope, and selecting suitable test practices and tools.
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Software evaluation
Next, we run multiple testing scenarios to detect critical conformance deficiencies in the software aspects.
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Final reporting
In the end, we submit a detailed testing report with an outline of all non-compliant areas, ranking them according to their severity level.
Success stories
We are happy to have such partner as a1qa and would like to thank a1qa for their in-depth discussion and understanding of our quality assurance needs. We wish the company success and we would definitely choose to work with them in future projects!
a1qa at a glance
Leading methodologies
a1qa engineers align their testing work with the global guidelines for software quality assessment, such as OWASP, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 90015, and ISO/IEC 15408.
Timely feedback
We keep you updated on our testing progress via regular status reports and sync-up meetings, informing you immediately in case of critical compliance faults that require your primary attention.
Expert guidance
When finding compliance and conformity issues, a1qa specialists put forward actionable recommendations for your team to address the challenging areas in the most efficient way.
Continuous upskilling
We run our proprietary a1qa academy along with R&D labs and CoE to provide our testing engineers, consultants, analysts, and managers with the space and resources for ongoing education.
Frequently asked questions
Pre-certification testing encompasses evaluating software applications—web, mobile, or desktop—against industry standards, global and regional regulations, and specific corporate requirements. It helps validate software compliance with necessary certifications by identifying discrepancies in the expected quality, performance, security, and data privacy.
The pre-certification software audit typically follows a structured four-stage process: specifications analysis, test design, software evaluation, and final reporting. The precise timeline depends on software complexity, standards required, and scope of testing, with regular updates and sync meetings provided throughout the audit process.
Pre-certification testing ensures that software products fully comply with mandatory industry and global standards, helping companies avoid costly reworks, delays, and certification failures. This proactive approach allows companies to get a comprehensive assessment of the software’s compliance, identify critical deficiencies early on, and get actionable recommendations to meet regulatory and business requirements effectively.