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
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Hannah Holmes –
Rosie was very good made it clear and relatable
Andrew Green | Capita –
Interesting course, glad I attended it, fills in the gaps of knowledge. I believe it’s useful for testing and appropriate to learn
Nicole Anton | Data and Tech Consultant |KPMG –
The trainer was excellent and the course was well delivered. However we could have done with a longer timeframe to complete the course.
Manisha Arora | Tech Consultant |KPMG –
The trainer was excellent, however we could have more preperation time and study time
Rebecca Barosi | Graduate Trainee | KPMG –
Trainer was great!! I think there needs to be a separate day for exam and learning days
Nicola Mcdermott| Graduate Trainee | KPMG –
Training was excellent would of liked more exercises and homework though.
Ayao Akin| Graduate Trainee | KPMG –
Trainer was excellent, would of liked the content to be spread over more days.
Kate Hawkins | Graduate Trainee | KPMG –
The teacher was excellent!! Quite a lot of information to process in such a short space of time, a extra day would be preferable.
Chris Rose | KPMG –
Trainer was excellent, would of preferred a longer timescale but this is restricted by KPMG
Edward Rainbow | Operations Consultant | Savanta –
I attended the course to gain knowledge of software / IT Workings / Testing and to gain a qualification in the process. The course met all my objectives and the trainer was excellent
Usman Ali –
I did an ISTQB Tester Foundation course with TSG and the entire experience was amazing.
Alexandra Gonce | QA | Amelco Ltd –
I attended this course to learn about the foundation of testing and to become a better tester. I was very satisfied with the course and it met all my objectives. The trainer Angelica was excellent.
Alexandra Gonce | QA | Amelco Ltd –
I attended this course to learn about the foundation of testing and to become a better tester. I was very satisfied with the course and it met all my objectives. The trainer Angelica was excellent.
Wayne Joseph | QA Analyst | Creative Technologies –
I attended this course to fill in my knowledge gap. I was very satisifed with the course which met all my objects. The course tutor was excellent
Josh strain| Senior Test Manager|Telefonica UK –
Great to learn the basics and fundamentals of software testing
Julia Steinberg –
I really enjoyed the course – the material was presented excellently and was very thouroughly explained. It was engaging and I felt like it has helped me tremendously in understanding the basics of testing and how to adhere to best practices. _x000D_
Thank you very much, John, for the great experience!
George SPEDDING| SENIOR TEST MANAGER|MOD –
INTENSIVE COURSE BUT WELL PRESENTED
Chris“` Webber| Test Analyst|LV Insurance –
John really was an excellent tutor. Patient, knowledgeable, kind, able to simplify and demonstrate complex subjects with ease. I really think he made all the difference and I feel lucky that he was our tutor. The course itself was very well structured & I felt like I learnt a lot in a short space of time.
Ramesa Khan| Junior QA Engineer|O2 –
Really good, john interacted very well and made it very easy to understand
Chad Bradshaw| Test Analyst|Elecosoft –
Very good – was able to stay focused and information was explained in a simple and clear way.