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ISTQB® Foundation Level (V4.0)

Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

4 days
In-person or remote
Foundation level
19+
Year
3
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At a glance

A practical course, in-person or remote

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is the cornerstone of essential testing knowledge that can be applied to real-world scenarios. The syllabus provides a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and concepts used in testing worldwide, making it relevant to all software delivery approaches and practices, including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery.

CTFL is the prerequisite for all other ISTQB® certifications
Michel Dussouchaud, formateur ISTQB® Laytika
Primary Trainer
Michel Dussouchaud
IS Quality Expert, Agile, ISTQB®, IREB®, IQBBA® certified and President of MadaSTQB
Overview

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A preview of the ISTQB® Foundation Level v4.0 syllabus and its latest updates.

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Learning objectives

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Eight key skills to master the fundamentals of software testing.

Acquire the vocabulary of standards related to testing activity (ISO and IEEE)
Understand the fundamental concepts of software testing
Master the full set of activities in a testing process
Know the different test levels and test types
Grasp testing techniques and methods
Gain an overview of the tester's profession
Understand how testing activities align with project objectives and targets
Prepare for and take the ISTQB® Foundation V4.0 certification exam
Curriculum

The official ISTQB® v4.0 syllabus

Seven modules covering the full body of knowledge — the de facto reference for software testing professionals.

01

Fundamentals of testing

  • What is testing?
  • Why is testing necessary?
  • The 7 general testing principles
  • Test activities, testware and test roles
  • Essential skills and good practices
  • Exercises: ongoing MCQ exam preparation
02

Testing throughout the software development lifecycle

  • Testing within a software development lifecycle
  • Test levels and test types
  • Maintenance testing
03

Static testing

  • Static testing basics
  • Feedback and review process
04

Test analysis and design

  • Overview of test techniques
  • Black-box test techniques
  • White-box test techniques
  • Experience-based test techniques
  • Collaboration-based test approaches
05

Managing test activities

  • Test planning
  • Risk management
  • Test monitoring, control and completion
  • Configuration management
  • Defect management
06

Test tools

  • Tools to support testing
  • Benefits and risks of test automation
07

Taking the certification

  • Mock exam for practice, with commented corrections
  • Exam administered by GASQ on behalf of ISTQB®
  • Official ISTQB® CTFL certification exam — 1-hour MCQ
Certification

Exam breakdown

The official weighting of the certification MCQ, by syllabus domain.

Fundamentals of testing
20%
Development lifecycle
15%
Static testing
10%
Test techniques
27%
Test management
23%
Tools
5%

Source: official ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 syllabus.

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