ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) Mexico Registration & Scheduling
Take your ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) exam in Mexico, online from home/office or in person at a Kryterion test centre in Mexico City (San José Insurgentes and Nápoles), Monterrey, Guadalajara, Querétaro, Toluca, or Chihuahua.
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?
- Free micro-credential: your CTFL purchase includes one AT*SQA micro-credential exam (AT*Micro™).
- Employer visibility: appear on the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register and the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™.
- Extra reach: eligible for the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire and earn Testing Tiers® ranking points.
- Globally recognized: your ISTQB certification from AT*SQA is valid worldwide.
- Flexible delivery: take the exam online with remote proctoring or at Kryterion test centres across Mexico; you have up to 365 days to schedule.
- Solid foundation: ISTQB Foundation establishes core testing knowledge valued by hiring teams.
- 24/7 account tools: check results (overall and by topic), download your certificate, and access receipts/invoices anytime; AT*SQA also provides free LinkedIn linkage when you pass.
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 Mexico test centre during scheduling.
- Pick your date/time and enter your voucher code to confirm.
Test Centres Across Mexico
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's a list of Kryterion test centers you can take your exam at in Mexico.
- Chihuahua – Eulalio Gutiérrez 203-3, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, 31210
- Monterrey – 550 Simón Bolívar Ave., Col. Chepevera, Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64030
- Guadalajara – Av. López Mateos Sur 1480-103, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44510
- Querétaro – Circuito del Mesón 186, Int. 12, Fracc. El Prado, Querétaro, Querétaro, 76030
- Ciudad de México (San José Insurgentes) – José María Velasco 101, Piso 5, Col. San José Insurgentes, Ciudad de México, 03900
- Mexico City (Nápoles) – Montecito 38, Floor 37, Office 32, Col. Nápoles, Alcaldía Benito Juárez, Mexico City, Ciudad de México, 03810
- Toluca – 20 de Noviembre 301, Col. San Juan Buenavista, Toluca, México, 50070
- Tijuana – C. Agua Caliente 4558, Aviación, 22014 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
CTFL in Mexico: quick answers
Can I take CTFL online from Mexico? 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 Mexico 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 MXN 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-center 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 Mexico 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 MXN.
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