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ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) Certification Training

CertOcean's ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) certification exam. You learn in 12 live sessions (24 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 7 curriculum modules with hands-on assignments and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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  • 7 modules59 topics
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Course overview

About the ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) training

What will you be able to do after ISTQB Foundation training?

  • Use a common testing vocabulary with testers and project stakeholders
  • Follow established testing concepts, processes, approaches and principles
  • Design and prioritize tests with established techniques, and analyze functional and non-functional requirements at all test levels
  • Run tests based on agreed test plans
  • Analyze and report test results
  • Contribute to reviews of requirements and test work products
  • Understand the types of testing tools so you can help select and introduce them

This course includes

  • Instructor-led live classes24 hours of live online classes: 8 sessions of 3 hours each.
  • AssignmentsEvery class is followed by hands-on practice and exam-style questions.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to all course material, including presentations, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer technical questions.
  • CertificationComplete the course and project to receive CertOcean's ISTQB Foundation Level training certificate. The ISTQB CTFL certification is earned by passing the exam.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Understand why testing matters and the basic principles of testing
  • Apply testing across the software development life cycle
  • Use static testing and reviews
  • Design tests with black-box, white-box and experience-based techniques
  • Plan, estimate, monitor and control testing work
  • Choose test tools and prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam

What is the ISTQB Foundation Level certification?

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the entry-level certification from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®), and it shows you know the best practices, processes and approaches of software testing. The ISTQB scheme moves from Foundation Level to Specialist, Advanced and Expert levels, and is one of the most widely recognized software testing certification schemes in the world.

CTFL suits IT professionals who want to start a career in software testing, and testers with some experience who want to strengthen their knowledge. CertOcean's course takes a practical, hands-on approach to the current CTFL v4.0 syllabus. When you pass the exam, you receive an internationally recognized ISTQB® Foundation Level certificate.

Curriculum

ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) course syllabus

7 modules · 59 topics · 24 hours of live training

Fundamentals of Testing 10 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand what testing is, why it matters and how the test process works.
  • What testing is and why it is necessary
  • Testing and quality assurance
  • Errors, defects, failures and root causes
  • The seven testing principles
  • Test activities, testware and test roles
  • Test activities: planning, monitoring and control, analysis, design, implementation, execution and completion
  • Traceability between the test basis and testware
  • Essential skills and good practices in testing
  • The whole-team approach and independence of testing
Testing Throughout the Software Development Life Cycle 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Apply testing in sequential, iterative and Agile development, at every test level.
  • Testing in different software development life cycle (SDLC) models
  • Test-first approaches: TDD, ATDD and BDD
  • DevOps, shift left and retrospectives
  • Test levels: component, component integration, system, system integration and acceptance testing
  • Test types: functional, non-functional, black-box and white-box testing
  • Confirmation testing and regression testing
  • Maintenance testing
Static Testing 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Find defects early with static analysis and reviews.
  • Static testing basics and its value
  • Work products that can be examined by static testing
  • Static testing vs. dynamic testing
  • Early and frequent stakeholder feedback
  • The review process, roles and responsibilities
  • Types of reviews
  • Success factors for reviews
Test Analysis and Design: Black-Box Techniques 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Design tests from specifications with black-box techniques.
  • Overview of test techniques
  • Equivalence partitioning
  • Boundary value analysis
  • Decision table testing
  • State transition testing
Test Analysis and Design: White-Box, Experience-Based and Collaboration-Based Approaches 10 topics
  • Learning goal: Design tests from code structure, from experience and together with the team.
  • Statement testing and statement coverage
  • Branch testing and branch coverage
  • The value of white-box testing
  • Error guessing
  • Exploratory testing
  • Checklist-based testing
  • Collaborative user story writing
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Acceptance test-driven development (ATDD)
Managing the Test Activities 11 topics
  • Learning goal: Plan, estimate, monitor and control testing, and manage risks and defects.
  • Test planning and the test plan
  • Entry and exit criteria
  • Estimation techniques
  • Test case prioritization
  • The test pyramid and testing quadrants
  • Risk management: project and product risks
  • Test monitoring, test control and test completion
  • Communicating the status of testing
  • Configuration management
  • Defect management
Test Tools 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand how tools support testing, and the benefits and risks of test automation.
  • Tool support for testing
  • Types of test tools
  • Benefits of test automation
  • Risks of test automation
  • Introducing a tool into an organization

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Certification

Earn your ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) certificate

  • Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
  • Official ISTQB certificationAwarded by ISTQB when you pass the exam. The course is built to get you there.
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Why learners choose CertOcean

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ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) course FAQs

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How long is the ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 24 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 12 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who should take the ISTQB Foundation Level exam?

ISTQB Foundation Level is the entry-level exam for freshers and for professionals who plan to move up the ISTQB certification path. It tests your broad understanding of software testing and lays the foundation for advanced certifications.

Are there any prerequisites for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam?

No. There are no prerequisites for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam.

What is the ISTQB Foundation Level exam format?

The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions worth one point each, and you get 60 minutes (75 minutes if you take it in a language that is not your native language). You need 26 points (65%) to pass.

How much does the ISTQB Foundation Level exam cost?

In the US, the ISTQB Foundation Level exam costs US$229 through ASTQB. Fees differ by country and exam provider.

Will I get a certificate after the ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official ISTQB certification is awarded by ISTQB when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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