Course overview
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the most widely recognised entry-level certification in software testing, trusted by employers and professionals around the world. This accredited course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, processes, and practices of testing, ensuring you gain the essential skills needed to begin or advance a career in quality assurance.
During the training, you will follow the official ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus, covering core testing concepts such as the purpose of testing, the role of testing within the software development lifecycle, and how testing adds value to both projects and organisations. You will also explore test design techniques, static testing, reviews, defect management, and the fundamentals of test management, providing you with a broad and practical understanding of the discipline.
The ISTQB Foundation course is suitable for anyone looking to formalise their knowledge of software testing or preparing to sit the Foundation Level exam. It is particularly valuable for new or junior testers, developers, business analysts, and IT professionals who need to understand how testing works and how it contributes to software quality. No prior testing experience is required, making this course an accessible first step into the testing profession. On completion of the course, you will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB Foundation certification exam (CTFL). Passing the exam will award you the internationally recognised ISTQB Foundation Level certification, opening the door to further qualifications such as the ISTQB Advanced and Specialist levels. With experienced trainers, accredited materials, and a focus on practical learning, this course equips you with both the knowledge and the confidence to succeed in your exam and apply your skills in real-world testing projects. By achieving the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, you demonstrate your commitment to quality and lay the foundations for a successful career in software testing. The CTFL 4.0 certification is designed for professionals who want to validate their practical understanding of the core principles of software testing. It is especially relevant for individuals in the following roles: The ISTQB® Certified Tester Scheme supports testing professionals at every stage of their careers, providing both breadth and depth of knowledge. It also offers clear progression opportunities through advanced qualifications, including the Core Advanced, Specialist, and Expert Levels. Earning this certification opens the pathway to the next stage of the Core stream, including Advanced Level options such as Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, or Test Manager. Alternatively, candidates can pursue the Agile or Specialist streams to build expertise in specific areas of software testing. The Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 Uncovered” webinar. Tailored for both aspiring ISTQB candidates and seasoned testers, the session dove into the updated CTFL v4.0 exam syllabus, highlighting key revisions and enhancements. Attendees gained insight into what’s new, what’s changed, and crucially why these updates matter in modern testing environments. Click here to view the webinar ISTQB® (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) established the globally-recognised certified tester scheme to: Course highlights
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Vidhya Ethiraj | Test Analyst | Capgemini –
Very interactive and the concept was thought from basic to in depth. Well planned and received all the course materials well before.
Juliet Reed | Test Analyst | Office for National Statistics –
The course was presented well with good clear content on the power slides. Angelina’s delivery of the course was very clear and was presented in a jovial and professional way and managed to get good participation from all the attendees.
Nirojan Yogeswaran | Tester | Capgemini –
Course was presented in a very understandable manner, with Angelina making sure everyone understood the material. The Summaries and Excercises furthermore supplemented the course very well. Thoroughly enjoyed it and most important of all, I feel I am in a better place to pass the exam.
James Butchart | QA Engineer | Foundry –
The course was intense but Angelina made it as entertaining as possible and kept me engaged.
Iain Stanley | Test Analyst | Capgemini –
Very informative and broken into understandable (and logical) chunks, taken at a very good pace. Trainer was helpful, and answered any questions from the class as and when required.
Matthew Rogers | Test Engineer | Capgemini –
Course was fantastic, teacher was very enthusiastic and took time to carefully explain.
William Dambe | Junior Analyst Developer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust –
Angelina was clearly very knowledgeable, and the course material was interesting and relevant to my work.
At times, it did feel like subjects could have been covered in more depth, but given the limited time available the balance was probably about right for an introductory course.
Richard Alston | eForm Developer | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals –
This was my first look at formal software testing approaches/techniques. Whilst some of the course was a bit too in-depth for the low code platform I use, there were many aspects which I found useful. Testing is something I have already been doing but with no formal structure, so it was good to see that I was already following the correct methodology but also to learn a lot more about the techniques used and to learn some new/alternative techniques.
Susan Lythgoe | EPR Project Manager | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust –
Angelina was very knowledgeable and engaging. She encourage lots of discussion amongst the group helping us translate what we were learning into our real life scenarios. It was a really enjoyable course and very interesting.
James Thorniley | Quality Assurance Officer | LSCFT NHS –
Angelina was very friendly and informative; I’ve come away with a lot more knowledge on testing than I did before.
Jason Watts | Information Manager | MLCSU – NHS –
A compehensive introduction to testing. Although a lot of material to cram in to a single session.
Chris Calderbank | NCA Child Health System Development, Training & Testing Lead | Northern Care Alliance NHS Group –
Excellent knowledge shown by trainer detailed explanations but was able to simplify for those who didn’t understand.
William Lugsden | Software Development Support Analysis | LTHTR (NHS) –
The course was very informative and presented very professionally.
Nathan Gray | Systems Test Engineer | ASMPT SMT UK Limited –
Lots of information, but very well delivered. Good pace. Regular breaks to digest. Good amount of example and homework questions with follow-up debrief.
Jordan Higson | Test Analyst | Capgemini –
It is a long course and I imagine doing it alone would get tedious so having someone like John able to explain and demonstrate made it easier to digest
Luke Fletcher | Software QA Specialist | Nextbase –
I found John to be very informative and helpful in not only explaining why something was correct but also why other things weren’t correct.
Harvinder Bedi | Test Analyst Consultant | Capgemini –
Course was taught extremely well in a lot of detail with many examples. John was very helpful and explained all the content thoroughly and effectively. I have learnt a lot from the past 3 days and would like to thank John again for all the support.
Steve Adams | Test Engineer | Foundry Visionmongers –
Clearly laid out, all resources are easy to access.
John clearly has the experience to answer our questions and pace the breaks!
Jodie Hooper | Junior Test Analyst | OVO Energy –
The course itself was taken really well by John – John presented all information thoroughly and clearly and was very attentive to supporting everyone’s learning needs, and allowing space for questions.
Kate Nettell | IT Trainee | Ordnance Survey –
Very well paced and thorough with friendly helpful advice and tips – extremely good 🙂