ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
Build a foundation in software testing terminology, techniques and the testing process.
What this credential focuses on
Who should consider it?
Practise test design, testing fundamentals, defect management. Use the official learning objectives to check your readiness before booking.
Eligibility comes first.
Check the official credential page for current prerequisites, registration rules and certification maintenance requirements.
How to register
Choose CTFL or CT-AI and review the current syllabus and prerequisites on the official credential page.
Select an ISTQB member board or authorised exam provider serving your country.
Confirm the exact exam, syllabus version, language and delivery mode. Ask specifically for remote proctoring if you want to test from home.
Purchase the correct regional voucher or appointment, then complete the provider’s identification and system checks.
An ISTQB exam listed at a Pearson test centre is not automatically available through OnVUE. Confirm online availability with the selected exam provider before paying.
Book through an authorised ISTQB exam providerMake it count in your career.
Create a risk-based test plan with automated checks, defect reports and release criteria.
The career guidance here is editorial. A certification can support your profile, but its value depends on your practical ability, your employer’s technology and the role you are targeting.
Official credential source reviewed 2026-09-20. Confirm current details and availability with the provider before booking.