Course overview
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 course is the ideal starting point for professionals who want to build or advance their career in software testing. This fully accredited ISTQB training course provides a strong foundation in software testing principles and prepares you to pass the ISTQB Foundation Exam with confidence.
The course is based on the official ISTQB Foundation Syllabus v4.0, ensuring your learning aligns with the latest international standards. By studying the ISTQB syllabus, you will gain practical knowledge of core testing concepts, test design techniques, test management, and industry-recognised best practices.
A major benefit of this training is that the ISTQB Foundation Exam fee is included in the course fee. This means you can focus on your learning and exam preparation without worrying about additional costs. Once you successfully pass the exam, you will earn the globally recognised ISTQB CTFL certification, enhancing your credibility and opening pathways to advanced ISTQB certifications. Throughout the course, you will also explore how software testing integrates into different development approaches such as Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery making your skills adaptable to a wide range of projects and organisations. Whether you are based in the UK or abroad, this course is tailored for software testers, developers, QA professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their testing expertise with a globally trusted ISTQB Foundation qualification. 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
Why you should attend
Who should attend
Next steps in your testing career
Watch our latest webinar
About ISTQB and the certified tester scheme
Marian Marusic –
John is an amazing trainer. He goes extra mile to explain the topic not just verbally but also visually, which really helps to better understand it.
Kirsten Reynolds –
Really thorough information from John, really good at explaining complex processes and it really helped my learning! Definitely recommend if you’re doing the ISTQB foundation software testing exam
Oliver Hansen –
Fantastically led course and I gained a lot of information out of it. It’s all down to me now to process the information and pass the course.
Anna Ward –
John was extremely knowledgeable. He had a huge amount of information to cover and ensure that we understood, he delivered it in a way that was easy to follow and explained everything very well. I have learnt an awful lot of new theory/information that will not only help me (hopefully) pass the exam but will give me extra tools to progress in my role.
Patrick Rooney | QA Engineer | Trust Payments –
Rosie was very good at using real-world examples to illustrate her points. Getting us to answer questions from past papers also helped to reinforce our understanding of the material and prepare us for the exam at the same time.
RAVI MAKWAA | SOFTWARE TESTER | CERTARA –
It was really good course
informative
Simon Tartiere | Software Test Manager | Continental Engineering Services –
Overall well prepared and happy with the training. Rosie is experienced on the topic. We had frequent breaks every hour or so which is good but the 45 minutes for lunch would have been better to have an hour.
Apinder Bal | Test Analyst | Office for National Statistics –
Great Experience, thank you Rosie!
Hussan Waheed | Test Analyst | IBM –
Simple to the point materials were amazing to learn from
conor.o’brien –
The course was very good. Lots of useful information to take on board. A lot to take in, but manageable.
The tutor was very helpful with any queries raised by candidates, and able to explain everything clearly throughout the course, while able to keep the material interesting and get through the syllabus.
rajnish.l.kumar –
First and foremost, your friendly and approachable demeanor has made the learning experience enjoyable and comfortable. Your positive attitude and willingness to engage with the participants have created a supportive environment where everyone feels encouraged to participate and ask questions. It is evident that you genuinely care about our progress and are invested in our learning journey.I greatly appreciate your adherence to the course time and plan
james.crossley –
Angelina did a fantastic job of highlighting the key points in the syllabus which would have otherwise been very difficult to pick up from reading the material alone. The course was engaging and balanced well across the days. I enjoyed the course and feel like I’m well prepared for the exam.
eileen.young –
Lovely manner and considerate to prior experience.
I will recommend.
Christopher.Clark –
Found the course very informative, bit intense in places but Rosie did stress this would be the case on day 1.
conor.o’brien –
The course was very good. Lots of useful information to take on board. A lot to take in, but manageable.
The tutor was very helpful with any queries raised by candidates, and able to explain everything clearly throughout the course, while able to keep the material interesting and get through the syllabus.
rajnish.l.kumar –
First and foremost, your friendly and approachable demeanor has made the learning experience enjoyable and comfortable. Your positive attitude and willingness to engage with the participants have created a supportive environment where everyone feels encouraged to participate and ask questions. It is evident that you genuinely care about our progress and are invested in our learning journey.I greatly appreciate your adherence to the course time and plan
james.crossley –
Angelina did a fantastic job of highlighting the key points in the syllabus which would have otherwise been very difficult to pick up from reading the material alone. The course was engaging and balanced well across the days. I enjoyed the course and feel like I’m well prepared for the exam.
eileen.young –
Lovely manner and considerate to prior experience.
I will recommend.
Christopher.Clark –
Found the course very informative, bit intense in places but Rosie did stress this would be the case on day 1.
Henry.Pelham –
I have Dyslexia and ADHD and i found the pace a bit intense, But John has been very accommodating