ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0
3 Days (Virtual Training)

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…  READ MORE

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ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 (Virtual Training)

Description

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.

* This course is provided in association with TSG Training.

Entry

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. It is expected that it will take approximately four to five hours to complete. You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre-course three weeks prior to course commencement.

On arrival at the course candidates should have read the provided syllabus in preparation for the course. The course is intensive and those delegates who have prepared achieve a higher exam success rate.

Exam

To qualify as an internationally recognised Certified Foundation Level Tester and be issued with an ISTQB® Foundation Level Certificate, delegates must successfully pass the exam:

  • 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).

 

Objectives

The Business outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the new Foundation Level certification are as follows:

  • Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
  • Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
  • Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
  • Assess and improve the quality of documentation
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
  • Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
  • Understand test management principles
  • Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
  • Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team
  • Know risks and benefits related to test automation
  • Identify essential skills required for testing
  • Understand the impact of risk on testing
  • Effectively report on test progress and quality

 

Topics

  • Fundamentals of Testing
  • Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Static Testing
  • Test Analysis and Design
  • Managing the Test Activities
  • Test Tools

Dates For ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0

VIRTUAL training

  • 26 - 28 January 2026
  • 9 - 11 February 2026
  • 23 - 25 February 2026
  • 9 - 11 March 2026
  • 23 - 25 March 2026
  • 13 - 15 April 2026
  • 27 - 29 April 2026
  • 11 - 13 May 2026
  • 1 - 3 June 2026
  • 15 - 17 June 2026
  • 29 June - 1 July 2026

Availability and pricing for ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0:

26 - 28 January 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

9 - 11 February 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

23 - 25 February 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

9 - 11 March 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

23 - 25 March 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

13 - 15 April 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

27 - 29 April 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

11 - 13 May 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

1 - 3 June 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

15 - 17 June 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995

29 June - 1 July 2026 - VIRTUAL training

£995