Certification Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certification

In IT, software quality often depends on the standard of testing and the skills of the testers. Yet consistent implementation of sound testing techniques remains limited in this field. ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certification therefore helps promote these practices and establish a grounding in software testing.

Who is ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification for?

Foundation Level certification is intended for all software testing professionals. These include testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, acceptance test managers and software developers. It is also relevant to managers who want to learn more about software testing, including project managers and quality managers, project leaders, software development managers, systems analysis specialists, business analysts and software consultants.

What are the requirements for becoming a Foundation Level certified software tester?

This certification level covers the following modules:

the fundamental principles of software testing;
product lifecycle phases; static and dynamic software testing;
test management and software testing tools.

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Given these common, essential software testing topics, there are no specific prerequisites for CTFL V4 certification. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend taking our Certified Tester Foundation Level course. Our ISTQB® accreditation gives you the assurance of quality training to help you earn this internationally recognised qualification.