ISTQB® Software Testing Certification
The global standard for software testing certification, recognized worldwide for establishing and advancing the skills of software testers.
Why ISTQB® Certification?
ISTQB® certification provides numerous benefits for professionals, companies, and training providers.
Benefits for Professionals
How ISTQB® certification can advance your career
International Recognition
Gain worldwide recognition of your acquired competencies and skills
Certified Tester Logo
Authorization to use the "Certified Tester" logo (specifying the level of certification)
Career Path Support
Support throughout your career path, from Foundation to Expert level
Benefits for Companies
How ISTQB® certification can benefit your organization
Competitive Advantage
Gain a competitive edge with higher reliability of applications due to efficient and cost-effective testing practices
Higher-Level Services
Consulting companies with certified staff can offer higher-level services to customers, increasing revenues and brand value
Partner Program
ISTQB® has defined a "Partner Program" for companies that engage a large number of certified testers
Benefits for Accredited Training Providers
How becoming an ISTQB® Accredited Trainer Provider can benefit your institution
Accreditation
Educational institutions and consulting companies may become an ISTQB® Accredited Trainer Provider according to processes and rules defined at the international level
High Standing Training
Ensure high standing of training through certified trainers, quality-checked materials, and syllabus coverage verified by ISTQB® Boards
Logo Usage & Listing
Entitled to use relevant logos and are listed in the ISTQB® Website
Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0
The cornerstone of essential testing knowledge that can be applied to real-world scenarios.
Overview
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification provides a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and concepts used in the testing domain worldwide, making it relevant for all software delivery approaches and practices, including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery.
Audience
Suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing, including testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, software developers, project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.
Exam Structure
Number of Questions
40
Total Points
40
Passing Score
26
Exam Length
60 mins
(+25% for Non-Native Language)
Content Overview
Purpose of testing, testing principles, and the test process.
Integration of testing in various development models like Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.
Techniques and benefits of static testing approaches.
Black-box, white-box, and experience-based techniques.
Planning, monitoring and control of testing activities.
Types of tools and their benefits for testing processes.
ISTQB® Certification Structure
The new ISTQB® product portfolio follows a Matrix approach with progressive levels and specialized streams.
ISTQB® Certification Structure
Comprehensive overview of the ISTQB® certification paths and their relationships
Test Analyst
Technical Test Analyst
Agile Technical Tester
Automotive Tester
Mobile Application Testing
(CTFL)
(CTFL-AT)
Usability Testing
Acceptance Testing
Levels
- Foundation
- Advanced
- Expert
Streams
- Core
- Agile
- Specialist
Progressive Learning
The levels identify progressively increasing Learning Objectives, while streams identify clusters of certification modules. This structure allows for a comprehensive and flexible learning path.
Business Outcomes
The expected outcomes of a candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ISTQB® certification
Ready to Get Certified?
Take the first step towards advancing your testing career with ISTQB® certification.