2025 in Review: Driving Strategic Product Innovation at Scale
2025 marked a pivotal year in my journey as a Product Manager, defined by strategic innovation, cross-border collaboration, and the successful launch of multiple globally recognized professional certifications.
Working closely with international boards, subject-matter experts, and global partners, I helped shape and deliver a diverse portfolio of learning products addressing some of today’s most critical capability gaps. These offerings span software quality, Generative AI, digital accessibility, service architecture, and AI governance, enabling professionals and organizations worldwide to develop future-ready competencies with confidence.
Below is an overview of the products launched this year:
ISTQB® Certifications
ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE)
A globally recognized certification equipping testing professionals to tackle modern security challenges. Covers core security principles, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing strategies, and secure development practices, enabling testers to proactively manage security risks across the software lifecycle.
ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) v4.0
Reflecting the latest advances in software testing and quality assurance, CTAL-TA v4.0 emphasizes risk-based testing, advanced test design, and Agile/DevOps collaboration, empowering professionals to assess system quality holistically and contribute strategically to delivery success.
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
A pioneering certification addressing the impact of Generative AI on software testing. Guides professionals in AI-driven test generation, automation, model-based testing, and risk analysis, while emphasizing AI governance, quality evaluation, and ethical considerations for responsible GenAI adoption.
A4Q Certifications & Schemes
A4Q Certified Professional Digital Accessibility
Enables professionals to design and deliver inclusive digital products. Covers international accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, assistive technologies, and regulatory compliance, ensuring digital services are usable by all, including people with disabilities.
A4Q Business Service Architecture (Service Designer Scheme)
Designed for service designers and architects, this scheme focuses on defining, modeling, and optimizing business services. Introduces structured approaches to business capability modeling, service lifecycle management, and strategic alignment, helping organizations improve efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
A4Q AI Scheme
A structured, vendor-neutral AI learning pathway designed to support responsible AI adoption across organizations:
Provides a foundational understanding of AI, covering machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and ethical principles. Ideal for professionals beginning their AI journey.
Builds on core concepts with deeper exploration of AI technologies, methodologies, and real-world applications, enabling professionals to evaluate, integrate, and manage AI solutions effectively.
Focuses on AI regulation, governance, and ethical implementation, empowering organizations to deploy AI systems responsibly and in line with emerging legal and regulatory frameworks.
Looking Ahead
Delivering these certifications and schemes has been both challenging and rewarding, reflecting a shared commitment to quality, relevance, and ethical responsibility. Achievements of this scale are possible only through close collaboration with global experts and stakeholders.
As technology and regulation evolve, I remain focused on expanding this portfolio and shaping innovative, future-ready learning solutions that empower professionals and organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
