Software Tester Certification Foundation Level

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Prepare for the ISTQB CTFL certification exam and build the practical knowledge and skills required to succeed in modern software testing environments shaped by agile methodologies and continuous testing.

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.

Course Duration and Schedule

Three-Day Format

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM each day with a 1-hour lunch break and morning and afternoon breaks.

Five-Day Format

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day with afternoon breaks.

Upcoming Training

✓ Guaranteed to Run

	Course	Date	Location	Price	Register
✓	Software Tester Certification Foundation Level	Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2026	Virtual Classroom	$1,995	Register
	Software Tester Certification Foundation Level	Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026	Virtual Classroom	$1,995	Register
	Software Tester Certification Foundation Level—ISTQB CTFL v4.0	Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2026	STARWEST 2026 - Anaheim, CA	$1,995	Register
	Software Tester Certification Foundation Level	Oct 5 - Oct 9, 2026	Virtual Classroom	$1,995	Register

Course Outline

Session 1: Fundamentals of Testing

What is testing?
Why is testing necessary?
Seven testing principles
Test process
The psychology of testing

Session 2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models
Test levels
Test types
Maintenance testing

Session 3: Static Testing

Static testing basics
Review process

Session 4: Test Techniques

Categories of test techniques
Black-box test techniques
White-box test techniques
Experienced-based test techniques

Session 5: Test Management

Test organization
Test planning and estimation
Test monitoring and control
Configuration management
Risks and testing
Defect management

Session 6: Tool Support for Testing

Test tool consideration
Effective use of tools