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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Satish Pai|Consultant|CTG UK –
Very informative, John was super helpful
Robert Gale|QA Manager|Deloitte LLP –
The instructor was amazing, cheerful and very relatable. Literally one of the best online courses.
Rita Gracio|Business Tester|Siemens –
I’m very pleased about the course. Instructor was excellent, he explained every bit very clearly. I have passed my ISTQB Foundation Level exam successfully.
Nuno Dias|Senior Business Tester|Siemens –
Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I think John managed the course very well. He set a strong, consistent pace and explained all the content very well as well. I think the course content was a little heavier to understand towards the end of the first day and the first half of the second, especially as I have not had any experience in testing, which made it slightly harder to retain the theory.
Maria Antonia Pasculli|project manager| –
The course is very extensive with a lot of reading, but there are alot of classroom exercises that helps with the understanding of the material._x000D_
My trainer is very helpful and informative. Kept the whole class engaged.
Luis Correia|| –
Paul was so lovely and helpful. He went through the course with good pace and detail and was always willing to help and explain things in more detail
Lucy Briggs|Graduate Trainee|KPMG –
Hard to say since I have not yet taken the exam but I thought the course was very well delivered, the trainer was excellent and friendly.
Louisa Costa|Functional Test Analyst|RCI Financial Services –
I thought the course was well run and everything was explained thoroughly.
Kevin Ayres|Test Manager|Metropolitan Police Service –
The course was very interesting. However I believe that such trainings should be taught with physical presence. It was the first time I had online training, and I realize how much I missed the personal interaction with the trainer, and the communication during the lesson with my colleagues. I know this training was offered via internet due to the situation. I hope the level ISTQB level to be organised in a classroom. Rosie was of course there in order to solve our concerns and questions, but I feel it would be nice if she could see us shaking our head for a “yes” when she was asking questions. Regarding with the exams, personally I disagree with the fact that we were not allowed to have a paper. It was time consuming. Also, it would be better to have a 5-min practice in the exam environment, to see how it behaves. I had many times interruptions due to the demand to refresh the screen share. _x000D_
Extra comment: In homework sample questions, in page 41 the question 55 has a typo. Instead of answer “A”, it says “D”
Kelly Robinson-McBride|QA Engineer|Iris Software Group –
I was very pleased with the virtual delivery of this course. The course ran seamlessly and was very well structured. John clearly has high expertise in this area and is very experienced in teaching. His teaching style is great – very supportive and thorough in his explanation of theory and in answering follow up questions. The virtual classes are a good solution to the current restrictions on learning and I would recommend.
Idris Khan|Senior QA|Camelot UK –
The course was virtual (because of the Covid-19). However I didn’t have any problem connecting to it. John Young is a brilliant trainer, he has examples for everything and his drawing really helps. Thank you John, much appreciated.
Emily Hughes|Analyst|KPMG –
Angelina was very engaging and friendly. Explained things well and very happy to go over things that were confusing us. I feel I have learned a lot.
Chris Pizey|Consultant|KPMG –
Engaging content but seems like there is a huge amount of it to process in very little time for the examination.
Charalampos Saltsidis|IT Consultant|European Dynamics –
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Good preparation with additional mock test._x000D_
Most of the exam questions had already been explained by Rosie during the course._x000D_
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I fully understand the difficulties of a remote course, however I think that the course should be more interactive. Otherwise, it ends up being boring._x000D_
For homework and classroom exercises, I would expect that we discussed all of them, regardless of whether we mentioned that we have questions or not.
Brian Morris|Automation Engineer|Mirada Medical Ltd –
Angelina represents both TSG and the ISTQB exceptionally well. I am traditionally a sceptic to courses, but in 3 days I have changed that bias – primarily from the depth of knowledge Angelina imparted during the course. Not only is the course material covered comprehensively, but she delivers it in an interactive way that relates back to our own working environments. Modern testing practise may mean different things to different companies / testers, and it is clear Angelina has experience across the whole testing realm, including the real-world team dynamics which make/break the process. Three days remote could be tough work for most trainees, but the continuous flow of new information, delivered in bitesize chunks kept the momentum / enthusiasm working in the team. I feel this is not an easy task to achieve – and this presents additional value that I have not experienced on other courses / other tutors. As a final note, I feel Angelina is genuinely passionate about testing, and is therefore open to healthy debate on the topic (from challenging students like myself). For those reasons : “Excellent” rating above.
Ali Hussain|Software Test Analyst Level 1|HRA –
I found the course to be very good with great detail. I would definitely say it was worth attending.
Alex Harman|Product Delivery Analyst|Liverpool Victoria –
Very good course. Was kept interested throughout the course.
Alex Snow|Assistant Test Team Manager|Old Mutual Wealth/Quilter –
John was engaging and patient. While I know this slightly frustrated one of my colleagues who had no problem keeping up, I could tell that others really appreciated it, as he would make any confusing rationale clear.
Matthew Workman | Tester | Living Map –
I found the course met my ojectives and was very satisfied with the course content. The trainer was excellent
Dhivya Thiruginanam | Testing Specialist | RBS –
I attended the course to gain certification, I was very happy with the pre-course organisation and administration. The course met all my objectives and I was very satisifed with the course overall.