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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Tom Dipple|Software Engineer|Capgemini –
Angelina was very engaging and was keeping everyone involved an d this really helped in the afternoons when you get tired
Luke Goring|Software Engineer|Capgemini –
Well run course with plenty of detail and a good experience.
Ellen Venn|Scrum Master/Software Engineer|Capgemini –
The course was well delivered and structured in a good way. It was highly beneficial for learning about testing and I would recommend this course to peers.
Luke Mason|QA Engineer|Focusrite Audio Engineer Ltd –
A++, super engaging, regular breaks, nice breakdown of the exam paper. John is a clear and concise teacher that has filled myself with confidence in passing the exam.
Ali Guler|Software Test Engineer Apprentice|IBM –
I think John did a great job delivering the course itself, explained the topics and the methods very well and it is obvious he has a lot of experience and knowledge regarding software testing. My criticism would be with the ISTQB exam and the questions themselves, but John did his best to explain it to us and help us all understand it.
Manda Gray|Test Analyst|KR Group –
I found this course excellent. Although I am already an experienced tester, I learned the formal theory behind what I do every day as well as new theories that I do not typically employ in my current position. The course was well paced and the material was presented in a way which was easy to follow and understand.
PAul Donegan|Junior Dev/Tester|Strawberry UK Ltd –
A dense topic covered clearly and with lots of help. It. Was. Clear
Gupta Gurung|Test Engineer|IDBS –
Course helped understand many unexplored areas of software testing. Wide range of testing terminologies to get familiar with. Engaging exercises are helpful in checking your understanding as well as prepare for exam type questions.
Sipon Majumder|Associate|PwC SDC, Kolkata –
Very much Informative and learned a lot of new things about Testing
Souvik Karmakar|Associate|PwC SDC,KOLKATA –
Very much informative and learn lots of new things from the course.
Sandra Obi|Data and Tech Consultant|KPMG –
Well presented course material by John with a lot of clarification. Also online course has been beneficial as you save approximately 3 hours for getting ready and travel and feel refreshed at the start of the course.
Oliver Ingleby|Tester|Companies House –
John was a very engaging, helpful and knowledgeable trainer. He provided real life examples from his career which help bring the subject to life. The regular screen breaks really helped my concentration as did the regular exercises for us to complete.
Madhu Mahadeva|Test Consultant|NEST Corporation –
Well paced course, trainer was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Konstantina Zioga|software tester| –
Very informative, better than I thought it was going to be given it was a virtual course.
Karl Gwilliam|IT QA Lead|Deloitte –
This was a good experience and presented well. It was presented well over Goto as well, it was nice to be at home and not have the stress of having to go to a location for this for sure._x000D_
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The content was spot on, although a lot to take it I think with the right amount of revision I should be able to pass the exam._x000D_
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I would recommend this course to anyone looking to getting into the testing world for sure. It has opened my eyes as well and made think about whether a career is right for me in testing full time.
Faiz Ahmed|Software Tester|Atheon Analytics –
Course was good, adequate breaks and detailed content. Using the Online platform was a better experience than i thought it would be
Clara Fordham|Test Analyst|WiggleCRC –
It was good, great slides! Glad to do it online. Just wish we could request a printed version of the materials.
Anthony Tibbs|Analyst|Old Mutual Wealth / Quilter –
course was explained well, trainer was excellent
Samiha Akter | Graduate Technology Consultant | KPMG –
Angelina was amazing at teaching the content – she was interactive, engaging and enthusiast. I believe an improvement for the exam would be to have more K3 questions as application of learning is better.
yusra shabir | grad trainee | kpmg –
It was really good, there were very hard concepts however angelina took time and care to help anybody and everybody out whilst still being on track for our course. Angelina was always joyful and kept us engaged, even on very hard topics and when we were tired. I found her examples very helpful in explaining topics. Also her experience not only helped us understand the exam sceanrios but also helped understand us what we can expect in real life testing scenarios. Some improvements on the course content is Maybe some videos explaining certain types of concepts in context e.g. amazon company decided to build this app for X, Y, z would have been helpful and we could access that on teh PP slides in our own time. This is because the sessions are not recorded so any examples used/talked about will have disappeared from memory as theres so much content and so many examples. We also had a few technical issues so maybe a better platform for collaboration? Overall I loved the course and learning with Angelina!