Software Tester Certification Foundation Level

Class Details

Dates

Sun September 20 2026 12:30pm EST to Tue September 22 2026 9pm EST.

Location

STARWEST 2026 - Anaheim, CA

Modality

In Person

Price

$1,995

About This Course

Description

Prepare for the ISTQB CTFL certification exam, which is essential for starting and advancing a career in software testing. This course equips you with the critical knowledge and skills to excel in today's software development landscape, where agile methodologies and continuous testing are standard practice.

Participants gain practical, vendor-neutral foundations in testing concepts, test design, static testing, test management, and tool support. The course focuses on the core capabilities needed to work effectively across modern software teams and contribute to quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key takeaways from this class include:

  • Demystifying software testing by understanding why testing matters, what testing includes, and the principles that guide effective testing.
  • Building essential skills in planning, estimation, configuration management, and defect management.
  • Understanding how testing fits into software development lifecycles, including agile delivery models.
  • Applying diverse test techniques, including black-box, white-box, experienced-based, and collaboration-based approaches.
  • Learning static testing practices such as reviews, inspections, and static analysis.
  • Strengthening test management skills including planning, risk management, monitoring, control, and completion.
  • Evaluating the benefits and risks of test automation tools and effective tool adoption.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for aspiring testers, early-career quality professionals, and software team members who need a solid foundation in software testing concepts and practices. It is also valuable for professionals preparing for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 exam.

Course Completion and Certification

This course prepares attendees for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 certification exam. Completing the course helps participants build confidence in fundamental testing concepts and demonstrate proficiency in core testing knowledge expected across the industry.

Expert Instruction

Receive live instruction from practitioners with real-world software testing experience who bring practical context to ISTQB-aligned concepts.

Preparation

No advanced prerequisites are required. Familiarity with basic software development concepts is helpful.

Your Instructor

Tauhida Parveen

Tauhida Parveen

Consultant and Author

Tauhida Parveen is a consultant and trainer specializing in software testing and cloud computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology. She has over 10 years of experience working in Quality Assurance with organizations such as The WikiMedia Foundation, Millennium Engineering & Integration, Yahoo!, Sabre, and Progressive Auto Insurance. She is co-author of the book Software Testing in the Cloud: Migration & Execution (Springer, 2012). She is also the co-editor of the book Software Testing in the Cloud: Perspectives on an Emerging Discipline (IGI Global in 2012).

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