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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rajyalakshmivijay –
The trainer was helpful in terms of how to approach questions, broken down complex items.
anshu.jaisinghani –
She made it very interesting by engaging all of us and relating it to our practical day-to-day scenario. Absolutely satisfied with the course learning.
becky.sullivan –
Second time taking the course, as I just missed the pass mark on my exam. Angelina is very knowledgeable, friendly and made me understand things that I previously didn’t. She took some time out to make some questions up to help me which I really appreciated.
Tasmeen_p –
Really informative. Well paced. Interactive – Enjoyed the snippets of Angelina’s experience which she shared throughout
georginagirasoli –
Angelina was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, knew how to break down complex topics and ensured it was interactive. My only surprise was that she didn’t have her camera on and also didn’t ask the delegates to turn theirs on as well. This makes it really hard to follow and very impersonal. We are so used to being virtual that I would expect cameras turned on as standard. Of course you can’t force delegates, however, at the very least I would expect the trainer to be on.
mark.baber –
The course was quite intense (theory wise) with a lot of new words being thrown at me – but after raising this was my weakness Angelina mentioned ways of reading and testing my knowledge (and double checking the syllabus).
She was fun and friendly throughout the 3 days and I have learnt a lot.
lucy.haselum –
Very informative and very well presented.
kyle.gilham –
John was very good. I felt he could have asked closed questions of individuals to check understanding rather than ‘are we all ok?’ or ‘do we all understand?’ though. I found that despite it being a Foundation course, I was the minority in the group of those who were not already working as testers/similar and this severely impacted on my ability to relate to the content and grasp the concepts at the rate the course seemingly expected. The syllabus also seemed place little emphasis on laying a general, introductory-level foundation of the various types of testing, etc and instead spent a disproportionate amount of time focusing on reporting techniques that appeared hugely theoretical, somewhat antiquated and likely to only be utilised by those few in very large corporates.
dominic.cooper –
Very well lead course, John was very clear, and created a positive learning environment. Well structured course with good walkthroughs of in class examples and debriefing of sample exam questions.
jaxkershaw –
A brilliantly executed course by a man who really knows his stuff but thee is so much information to take in!
becky.sullivan –
Very informative, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. John explained everything with his notes and annotations
daniel.chiviliev –
Fantastic work by John. Very detailed and meaningful explanations.
khushboo.srivastava –
Awesome course material
thomas.gascoyne –
Intense but very useful
rhys.mogford –
John was useful, well rounded at explaining and had many examples up his sleeve to use to explain concepts and examples.
He took time to listen to why we as a group answered some questions incorrectly, and was friendly and jovial throughout what is quite literally a very material intensive 3 days cram course!
rachel.thomas –
John was really excellent, one of the best trainers I have done a course with. He is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic even after several days of the course.
theo.rudman –
Very friendly and professional trainer
sobulachi.chinda –
Very thorough. well spaced out with breaks
monica.manjoosha –
Was good but did not stick to scheduled times.
subhasree.chatterjee –
It was a 3 day training course and our trainer Ms Angelina really explained the topics very well.
At the end of each topic she checked our knowledge to make sure we are following and also kept the session very interactive and engaging. I will really like to join another course with her as a trainer.
Thanks
Sree