ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) Germany Registration & Scheduling
Take your ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) exam in Germany — test online from home/office or in person at Kryterion test centres in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Solingen, and Rotenburg an der Fulda.
Buy your ISTQB Foundation Level voucher, then schedule any time in the next 365 days through your AT*SQA account.
Why choose AT*SQA for ISTQB Foundation Level?
- Micro-credential included: every CTFL purchase comes with a complimentary AT*Micro™ exam.
- Be discoverable: appear on the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register and the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™.
- Career lift: opt into the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire and earn Testing Tiers® points.
- Self-service tools: view topic-level results, download your certificate and invoices, and add your credential to LinkedIn from your AT*SQA account.
- Schedule your way: online proctoring or Kryterion centres across Germany; your voucher is valid for 365 days.
- Team-friendly: volume voucher purchasing and centralized scheduling support for companies.
- Internationally valid: the ISTQB Foundation certificate is recognized worldwide.
What does the ISTQB Foundation cover?
- Core principles: purpose of testing, seven testing principles, and the test process.
- Static testing: reviews, roles, review types, and static analysis.
- SDLC & maintenance: where testing fits in Agile/DevOps; triggers for maintenance testing.
- Levels & types: from component to acceptance; functional vs. non-functional (e.g., performance, usability, security).
- Design techniques: black-box (EP, BVA, decision tables, state transitions), white-box (statement/branch), experience-based (exploratory, error guessing).
- Test management: risk-based testing, metrics/monitoring, defect reporting, configuration management.
No prior ISTQB certification required.
How to register
- Buy your CTFL voucher.
- Create or log in to your AT*SQA account.
- Select online or a Germany test centre during scheduling.
- Pick your date/time and enter your voucher code to confirm.
Test Centres Across Germany
You can sit your ISTQB exam in person at Kryterion locations. Availability and addresses can change; confirm during scheduling.
Prefer an in-person exam? Here are Kryterion test centres across Germany.
- Rotenburg an der Fulda – Heinz-Meise-Strasse 98, Hesse, 36199
- Leipzig – Gerichtsweg 28, Saxony, 04103
- Hamburg – Holstenstrasse 205, Hamburg, 22765
- Berlin – Stresemannstrasse 78, Berlin, 10963
- Solingen – Merscheider Str. 94a, North Rhine-Westphalia, 42699
- Düsseldorf – Hansaallee 249, Entry C, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40549
- Cologne – Koelner Strasse 265, North Rhine-Westphalia, 51149
- Frankfurt – Berner Strasse 51, Hesse, 60437
- Frankfurt (Central) – Mainzer Landstrasse 41, Hesse, 60329
- Dresden (PC-College Training GmbH) – Koenneritzstrasse 31, Saxony, 01067
- Munich (Laim) – Hansastr 32, Bavaria, 80686
- Dresden (Altstadt) – Ostra-Allee 11, Saxony, 01067
- Munich (Hauptbahnhof) – Arnulfstrasse 25, Bavaria, 80335
- Nuremberg (Nordstadt) – Bucher Str. 79a, Bavaria, 90419
- Nuremberg (Nordostpark) – Neuwieder Str. 10, Bavaria, 90411
CTFL in Germany: quick answers
Can I take CTFL online from Germany? Yes. Select Online Proctored during scheduling and complete the required System Readiness Check before booking your exam slot.
Are physical test centres available? Yes. After you buy a voucher in your AT*SQA account, choose a Germany test centre during scheduling. Dates and seats vary by site.
Which language is offered? English. If English is not your first (native) language, you may schedule an “EXT” (extended-time) version for an extra 15 minutes.
What currency is charged? USD. Your bank or card provider may convert to EUR and may apply fees.
How long is my voucher valid? 365 days from purchase. You can reschedule within that period if you follow the reschedule deadlines below.
How long is the CTFL exam and what’s the passing score? 40 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes (75 minutes with extended time). Passing score is 65% (26/40).
Where do I see my results and certificate? In your AT*SQA account once processing is complete (generally within 24 hours for online exams). AT*SQA also reports to the ISTQB® Successful Candidate Register and adds you to the Official U.S. List™ when eligible.
Can I reschedule or cancel? Yes. Online exams must be changed more than 24 hours before the appointment; testing-centre exams must be changed more than 72 hours before. Late changes typically incur a US$90 fee set by the test delivery provider.
Do I need training to sit CTFL? No. Training is optional. Many candidates self-study using official syllabi and sample exams, or take accredited training.
Any extra benefits when I register through AT*SQA? Yes. AT*SQA includes a complimentary AT*Micro™ software testing micro-credential exam with each ISTQB purchase, and you can appear on both the ISTQB register and the Official U.S. List™; you may also opt into the AT*Work™ directory.
Do you offer volume discounts for companies? Yes. A 10% discount is available when purchasing 20+ exam vouchers in one order.
How do I schedule? Purchase a CTFL voucher in your AT*SQA account, then click “Exam Scheduling/Online Exam Access,” choose online or a Germany test centre, select your date/time, and enter your voucher code to confirm.
ISTQB Exam Prices (USD)
- Foundation Level - $229
Charged in USD; your bank may convert to EUR.
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