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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Clement Chan-Cary| Software Engineer| Capgemini –
Very professionally delivered by Richard with examples applicable to my employee.
Excellent and well organised resources provided for passing the exam.
James Wilkinson| Software Engineer| Capgemini –
Richard had incredible knowledge and was able to talk in depth about all the subject matter and answer all the question thrown at him in a clear and concise manner. He was very patient and managed to keep the course on time whilst still giving enough breaks to get us through, i was very impressed and would love to attend another course that was delivered by him
John Manley| Test Lead| Capgemini –
Excellent course, delivered very well, Richard clearly knows the subject very well
Ziggy Rafiq| Software Engineer Lead| Capgemini –
Richard is a good trainer and someone who has strong experience and knowledgeable. I have found his session very useful and helpful.
Daniel Swindlehurst| Software Engineer| Capgemini –
Found the course to be very well put together with Richard being very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful. The only thing that would have benefitted me personally would be to have the practical/questions or breakout sessions in the afternoon. They are long days and that may have helped me keep more concentration later on in the day
sevil weaver| Quality analyst| jagex –
Angelina was great at teaching all the new concepts to me and was very patient and methodical when explaining something previously misunderstood. I loved going through the example cases to apply what we learned and looking through the exam questions to familiarise with the language used. I would recommend if the course could be longer (i.e 4/5 days instead of 3) to spread out the content, as it is quite information rich and it was a bit difficult to keep up the high concentration later on in the day.
Manish Patel| Tester| Capgemini –
It was great to be part of this training course. Richard is an absolutely great when it comes to training. I have gained a great knowledge in last 3 days.
Maria Herm –
Excellent teacher
Jaheda Akter| Tester| Met police –
Very intense, lot of information to take in and lots of knowledge gained. Explain very well by Angelina.
Anonymous –
Course was informative and will be useful in my day to day testing activities.
Anonymous –
The course is an excellent starting point for learning software testing basics and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Kate Resner| IVVQ Engineer| Thales –
Course was informative and will be useful in my day to day testing activities.
Aysha AL Sabari| Information Management Specialist| Oman Medical Specialty Board –
The course is an excellent starting point for learning software testing basics and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Anonymous –
it was an interesting course and it was enjoyable.
Jetmir bruci| Product Specialisr| Epyx –
it was an interesting course and it was enjoyable.
Anonymous –
Good exercise with questions and answers provided with clarifications
Anonymous –
I think the course is good but some of the formatting on the slide is a but confusing and could be clear. Sometimes it’s hard to follow what the textbox say and some of the languages could be more simple.
Anonymous –
Bill was great. Very friendly and eager to answer questions. Explanations of Equivalence Partitioning and Boundary Value Analysis really helped my understanding, as this was something I was struggling with.
The course material is of really good standard and explains each section really well. Lots of information to take in within 3 days though.
Anonymous –
It was a very indepth course of the Istqb syllabus. very informative
Anonymous –
The course was well taught and the materials provided were great as well.