ISTQB Foundation Level Exam (CTFL)

The ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) is a smart first step to advance your software testing career and increase promotion opportunities. ASTQB and AT*SQA make the process easier by offering valuable free career benefits. Employers prefer candidates certified through ASTQB and AT*SQA because they help reduce software defects, risks, and costs—and they’ve proven their skills in American English.

Exam Format

40 questions | 60 minutes (75 minutes if English is not your primary language)

Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?

Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You'll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.

ISTQB Foundation Level Helps Businesses With Certified Testers Understanding:

Understand

Understand the role and benefits of testing in software development.

Grasp

Grasp fundamental concepts, processes, and terms in software testing.

Select

Select appropriate test approaches based on specific project contexts.

Evaluate

Evaluate and improve the quality of documentation.

Increase

Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of testing activities.

Integrate

Integrate testing into various stages of the software development lifecycle.

Understand

Understand test planning, monitoring, and control practices.

Write

Write clear and detailed defect reports to aid resolution.

Identify

Identify factors that influence testing priorities and effort.

Collaborate

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Understand

Understand when and how to use test automation effectively.

Recognize

Recognize essential skills and competencies needed in testing.

Understand

Understand how risk impacts testing strategies and activities.

Report

Report test progress and quality metrics clearly to stakeholders.

Free Resources - ISTQB Foundation Level

Syllabus

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Syllabus (Body of Knowledge)

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Practice Exams

ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 Certification Sample Exams

Sample Exam 1

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Sample Exam 2

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