ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CT-FL)

The Foundation Level Curriculum extensively covers foundational knowledge which is expected by a Software tester or professionals of quality assurance. The content of the curriculum includes the core tasks of software testing within the life cycle of a project as well as a methodical approach and the correct process of testing. Testing is more than “just clicking as many buttons as possible“!

Prior experience in software testing can be helpful for the CT-FL but is not necessary. The curriculum addresses both people that are new to software testing and those with prior experience who intend to improve their international language skills and improve their methodical knowledge.

The components of The Certified Tester Foundation Level are:

• fundamentals of testing
• testing throughout the software life cycle
• statistic techniques
• testing design techniques
• test management
• tool support for testing

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to the Certified Tester – Foundation Level certification.

The CT-FL certificate is a prerequisite for participation in all other ISTQB Certified Tester certifications.

Exam Preparation

The ISTQB helps you prepare for CT Foundation Level certification by providing you all the essential and latest documents in its download section ⤴. It offers you the exam structure and rules, as well as the Foundation Level syllabus. The syllabus covers all the relevant training topics, making it an ideal resource for your self-study.

For candidates wanting an even more in-depth preparation for the CT Foundation Level certification exam, we recommend Software Testing Foundations, A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam ⤴ by Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz, and Hans Schaefer. This study guide is ISTQB compliant and also mentions the latest updates to the Certified Tester syllabus.