Resources For Employees

Continuous Learning Is at the Heart of Our Culture

At Acato, we believe that being at the forefront of our industry requires a commitment to ongoing education and skill development. To fulfill our purpose of “being as good for the people doing the work as it is for the work we do”, we’re dedicated to maintaining our position as trusted experts, delivering excellence in every project we undertake. To support this mission, we provide all employees with rich opportunities to hone their craft, access the latest insights, and master cutting-edge methodologies in our field.

Key Learning Areas

Our comprehensive learning resources cover a wide range of topics crucial to our work in quality assurance and software development:

1. Agile Methodologies

  • Agile Methodology
  • Lean principles
  • Scrum and Kanban practices
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

2. Quality Management

  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Traditional Quality Control methods

3. Industry Standards

  • ISO Standards relevant to software development and quality assurance
  • Best practices in compliance and certification

4. Project Management

  • Methodologies and tools
  • Risk management
  • Stakeholder communication

5. Emerging Technologies

  • Latest trends in Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in QA
  • Automation tools and techniques

6. Soft Skills Development

  • Leadership and team management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking

We Invest In You

At Acato, we don’t just talk about continuous learning—we invest in it. Here’s how you can take full advantage of our commitment to your professional growth:

1 Professional Development Budget

    • Acato offers innovation time for employees to continue developing skills.
    • Employees can access annual budget allocations for work-enhancing courses and training.
    • Employees discuss learning goals with their manager to align employee choices with their career path and Acato’s needs.
    • The Acato Library offers a variety of resources for exploration and self-study. If you have an interest that is not represented, just ask.
    • Acato’s tuition assistance program helps employees pursue relevant degrees from accredited institutions.

2 Certification Support

    • Acato encourages you to earn certifications that improve your daily work, your personal goals, and Acato’s goals.
    • Popular certifications come from ISTQB, Scaled Agile Framework, Scrum Alliance, Microsoft, ASME, PMP, and more.

3 Conference Participation

    • Acato encourages and supports employees in submitting papers to relevant conferences.
    • We cover expenses for accepted papers, including travel, accommodation, and conference fees.
    • Time for conference preparation and attendance is provided.

4 Internal Knowledge Sharing

    • Participating in our regular “Lunch and Learn” sessions let you share your expertise and learn from colleagues.
    • Contributing to helps build our collective knowledge base and elevate your team.

5 Mentorship Program

    • Engage in our mentorship program, either as a mentor or mentee, to accelerate your professional growth.

Continuous Improvement in Action

At Acato, we encourage all employees to set personal learning goals, share knowledge with team members, apply new skills to ongoing projects, and suggest new topics for our learning resources. Remember, your growth contributes to Acato’s success. Let’s learn and excel together!

For any questions about our learning resources or to suggest new topics, please contact the HR department. We’re always looking for ways to enhance our professional development offerings!