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The ISTQB Model Based Tester course teaches you how to apply formal modelling methods to design, generate, and maintain effective test cases. This approach increases accuracy, improves test coverage, and supports automation—making it ideal for teams working on complex or safety-critical systems.
By combining theory with practical examples, this course helps you develop the skills to implement model-based testing (MBT) in your projects and prepares you to pass the official ISTQB certification exam.
Duration: 2-day intensive training (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Format: live virtual training
Content: covers MBT fundamentals, modelling notations (e.g., UML, state diagrams), test generation strategies, tool support, and evaluation metrics
Assessment: ISTQB certification exam following the course
Accreditation: fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB
Prerequisite: ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
Why you should attend
Learn to design efficient, systematic test cases using models
Understand how model-based testing improves quality and reduces manual effort
Gain a globally recognised qualification: ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Tester
Improve traceability and maintainability across the test lifecycle
Get expert instruction from experienced professionals in MBT application
Who should attend
Testers and QA professionals with ISTQB Foundation certification
Analysts and engineers seeking to implement structured modelling techniques in testing
Automation professionals looking to generate tests from models
Organisations aiming to standardise or scale testing through model-based methods
Anyone pursuing the ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Tester certification to boost their career
Next steps in your testing career
Holders of this certification may progress to further ISTQB qualifications, such as Advanced Level Test Manager, Technical Test Analyst, or Test Automation Engineer within the Core stream. Those focusing on Agile can advance to the Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT), while Specialist certifications such as Security Testing provide opportunities to deepen expertise in specific domains.
About ISTQB and the ‘certified tester’ scheme
Founded in 2002, ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is a not-for-profit association comprising 66 national boards (including the UKITB) to provide worldwide coverage
ISTQB has defined the Advanced certification as part of their ‘Certified Tester’ scheme that, with over 240,000 certifications, has become the de facto world-wide standard for software testing qualifications.
The ‘Certified Tester’ scheme:
Provides a set of professional qualifications widely-recognised by employers, customers and peers;
Enables software suppliers to hire and train certified testers and thereby gain commercial advantage over their competitors by advertising their tester recruitment and development policies; and
Enables comparison of testing skills across different countries, testers to move across country borders more easily, and multi-national/international projects to have a common understanding of testing issues.
The recommended entry criteria for candidates taking the Model Based Testing Foundation course are as follows:
Have 18 months’ experience in software testing.
Hold the ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing certificate.
Exam
To qualify as an internationally-recognized Certified Foundation Model Based Extension Level Tester and be issued with an ISTQB® Model Based Tester Foundation Extension Level Certificate, delegates must successfully pass the exam administered by the relevant National Board or Examination Provider.
The examination consists of a one-hour exam with 40 multiple choice questions.
It will be a ‘closed book’ examination i.e. no notes or books will be allowed into the examination room.
Duration of 60 minutes (or 75 minutes for candidates taking examinations that are not in their native language). The pass mark is 65% (26 out of 40).
Exam is included in the price
Learning objectives
Certified Model Based Testers who have passed the Foundation Level “Certified Model Based Testing” exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
Collaborate in a model-based testing team using standard terminology and established MBT concepts, processes and techniques.
Apply and integrate model-based testing in a test process.
Effectively create and maintain MBT models using established techniques and best practices of model-based testing.
Select, create and maintain test artefacts from MBT models considering risk and value of the features tested.
Support the organization to improve its quality assurance process to be more constructive and efficient.
In addition, Certified Model Based Testers should be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas once they have completed the course and passed the exam:
Objectives and motivations for model-based testing
Activities specific to MBT and essential MBT artefacts
Integrating MBT into the software development lifecycle
MBT modelling (good practices, languages, types of MBT models)
Test selection criteria used in model-based testing
MBT test implementation and execution
Evaluating and deploying an MBT Approach
Syllabus – key points
FAQ’s
What is the ISTQB Model-Based Tester certification?
The ISTQB Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT) certification is an advanced qualification that focuses on using models to design and execute software tests. It builds on the ISTQB Foundation Level and teaches testers how to apply model-based testing (MBT) techniques to improve coverage, efficiency, and accuracy in the testing process.
Who should take the ISTQB Model-Based Tester course?
This course is ideal for test analysts, test engineers, and QA professionals who already hold the ISTQB Foundation Level certification and want to deepen their expertise in structured, model-driven testing approaches. It’s also valuable for developers, automation specialists, and anyone involved in defining or managing testing processes.
What are the entry requirements for the ISTQB Model-Based Tester certification?
What topics are covered in the ISTQB Model-Based Tester syllabus?
The ISTQB Model-Based Tester syllabus includes:
Introduction to model-based testing and its benefits
Relationship between MBT and other testing techniques
Activities involved in MBT processes
Types of models and modelling languages
Model-based test generation and execution
Maintaining and managing models throughout the testing lifecycle
What are the benefits of model-based testing?
Model-based testing improves consistency, traceability, and test coverage by using formal models to design and execute tests. It helps detect defects earlier, reduces manual effort, and provides better alignment between requirements, design, and testing activities.
24 reviews for ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT)
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Stuart Arnold| IT Test Manager| BAE Systems –
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard Morris | Domain Lead | Capgemini –
Interesting course, some good useful and practical exercises to compliment the course material.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jesintha Francis | Test Analyst | Capgemini UK Plc –
Interesting and gain an insight of what Model Based Testing is. Trainer is quite knowledgeable and kept us engaged.
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
★★★★★
Stuart Arnold| IT Test Manager| BAE Systems
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
★★★★★
Richard Morris | Domain Lead | Capgemini
Interesting course, some good useful and practical exercises to compliment the course material.
★★★★★
Jesintha Francis | Test Analyst | Capgemini UK Plc
Interesting and gain an insight of what Model Based Testing is. Trainer is quite knowledgeable and kept us engaged.
★★★★★
Amy Wood | Test Lead | Capgemini
Course was well thought out. Splitting it up with practice questions and activities helped.
★★★★★
George Smith | Lead Test Analyst | Capgemini
Course was interesting, but practical work didn't always seem to align with the content - on day 1 it felt like a lot of the content was skimmer over in favour of doing practical work around drawing diagrams, which aren't examined. Would help if the theory was taught first and then backed up by relevant practical work afterwards.
★★★★★
ciaran.mccarthy
Angelina was a great instructor, very engaging with a good sense of humour. The course was well paced and was regularly related to issues facing my colleagues. This made the content more manageable and improved learning. Some more practice questions for pre exam revision would have been nice.
★★★★★
christopher.s.cowler
Well delivered, enjoyable course that effectively achieved the course objectives. Delivered in a very engaging and participative way.
★★★★★
jordan.d.jackson
Good introduction to ISTQB Model Based Testing.
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david.lichtensteiger
Very useful exposure to MBT content, good examples to work through and a good mix of theory vs. practical work. I enjoyed hearing the various experiences Angelina shared with us, and we had many opportunities for questions along the way.
In some places the slides skipped over some of the theory, which was noticed when attempting some of the sample questions in the workbook - so had to skip back and read up on a few things (example - Transformation vs Adaption vs Mixed).
★★★★★
katherine.rowe
I like her teaching style, lots of real world examples and analogies to help relate to the info which can be a bit dry. Breaks, understanding, humour and explanations when needed
★★★★★
zak.polley
Very practical course, lots of practical K3 exercises and concise information to the point to help for the exam and to complete the apprenticeship programme
“Angelina was brilliant. Made a very long detailed course enjoyable. I loved the interaction and the break up of the learning with challenging the knowledge of the group on what is being taught. The breakout rooms were great way of learning and it was nice to talk to people on the course.”
Mandy Leonard, Test Analyst, Oxford University
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Anonymous –
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
Stuart Arnold| IT Test Manager| BAE Systems –
Very enjoyable course well presented with good interaction from the participants.
Material was easy to understand and follow.
Only issue was in receiving the material and accessing the course as the tools used were blocked by my company.
Richard Morris | Domain Lead | Capgemini –
Interesting course, some good useful and practical exercises to compliment the course material.
Jesintha Francis | Test Analyst | Capgemini UK Plc –
Interesting and gain an insight of what Model Based Testing is. Trainer is quite knowledgeable and kept us engaged.