Course overview
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Training Course provides essential knowledge and skills in software testing. It covers the fundamental testing principles, which makes it relevant for all software delivery approaches and practices, including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery.
Accredited by ISTQB® and aligned with the latest CTFL v4.0 syllabus, the course enhances your expertise and ensures that you are well-prepared for the official ISTQB® certification exam.
This course is for you if you are:
Starting your QA journey
Sharpening your QA skills
Aiming for certificationStress-free preparation for the ISTQB® CTFL exam
- Take a free 20-question sample exam to assess your knowledge.
- Get instant feedback and a free list of tips to help you prepare!
- Check out a free sample of our course content.
Choose your study plan:
CTFL 4.0 Autonomous
Monthly course subscription
Access to the training multimedia materials library
Chat support
Access to 200+ test questions
2 Mock Exams, accurately mirroring the original ISTQB® CTFL questions, at the end of the course
Certificate upon course completion (if required)
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CTFL 4.0 Guided
4-day course intensive with 6 hours live sessions every day
Access to the training multimedia materials library
A step-by-step curriculum covering all exam topics
Chat support
Access to 200+ test questions
2 Mock Exams, accurately mirroring the original ISTQB® CTFL questions, at the end of the course
Certificate upon course completion (if required)
£800
VAT not includedNext intake: August 2025
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Read on to learn more about what to expect from the course.
The course is delivered by ISTQB®-accredited training provider - Exactpro.
Exactpro is an independent provider of AI-enabled software testing and development services for mission-critical technology of the global financial markets.
Exactpro team has successfully tested and released into live service such complex financial systems as trading, clearing and settlement platforms, market data, collateral and risk management systems, as well as regulatory reporting systems. We are happy to share years of experience with you on this course.
Learn more about Exactpro at exactpro.com.
Exactpro is an ISTQB®-accredited Training Provider for the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 certification.
The training provides a structured approach to software testing, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
Fundamentals of Testing
- What is Testing?
- Why is Testing Necessary?
- Testing Principles
- Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles
- Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing
Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Testing in the Context of SDLC
- Test Levels and Test Types
- Maintenance Testing
Static Testing
- Static Testing Basics
- Feedback and Review Process
Test Analysis and Design
- Test Techniques Overview
- Black-Box Test Techniques
- White-Box Test Techniques
- Experience-based Test Techniques
- Collaboration-based Test Approaches
Managing the Test Activities
- Test Planning
- Risk Management
- Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
- Configuration Management
- Defect Management
Test Tools
- Tool Support for Testing
- Benefits and Risks of Test Automation
You can get the Course certificate after successfully completing the Mock Exam (with the pass mark of 65%) which you can place on Linkedin. Please note that this is not an official ISTQB® CTFL certificate.
We recommend following the official ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 Syllabus.