ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0

Understanding and Applying Modern Software Testing – With Official Certification

With this Foundation training, you acquire the essential knowledge for professional software testing according to the international ISTQB® scheme. You learn which activities the test process includes, how to select appropriate test methods, and how structured test management contributes to software quality. The training illustrates what modern testing means today, why it is indispensable, and how to plan, execute, and evaluate test activities effectively. Immediately after the course, you take the official ISTQB® online exam.

Your trainers will show you:

• how the test process is structured and which tasks it includes
• which test methods help achieve high test coverage
• how test planning, design, execution, and documentation work together
• how to use test tools effectively within the test process
• how test management handles prioritization, effort estimation, and reporting
• how to write and communicate clear defect reports
• how modern testing principles apply in agile, classic, and hybrid environments
• how to prepare optimally for the Foundation exam

Your Benefits at a Glance

• ideal entry point into professional software testing
• solid understanding of test processes, methods, and test management
• internationally recognized certification according to the ISTQB® standard
• preparation for further ISTQB certifications (Advanced, Specialist, Expert)
• practical knowledge for developers, testers, QA roles, and project stakeholders

Seminar Content

Fundamentals of Software Testing

• What testing is — and why it is essential
• Purpose and objectives of testing
• Core concepts of modern test methods

Test Process & Lifecycle

• Test process steps: planning, design, execution, and closure
• Aligning the test process with the software lifecycle
• Priorities, effort drivers, and context dependency

Test Methods & Test Types

• Static and dynamic test techniques
• Structured testing approaches
• Test levels: unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing

Test Management & Organization

• Roles and responsibilities
• Quality management aspects
• Efficient reporting on test progress and test quality
• Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Defect & Deviation Management

• Defect classification and defect reports
• Documentation and communication
• Deriving meaningful corrective actions

Test Tools & Automation

• Benefits and risks of test automation
• Types of test tools and their areas of application
• Test data management and tool support throughout the process

What You Will Be Able to Do After the Training

After completing the ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0, you will be able to:

• understand and apply the fundamentals of testing
• select test activities based on context
• critically evaluate documentation quality
• increase test efficiency and effectiveness
• write clear and actionable defect reports
• assess risks and benefits of test automation
• test in a structured and quality‑oriented way within a team

Target Audience

This training is designed for anyone who wants to acquire or demonstrate foundational knowledge in software testing:

• testers, test analysts, test engineers
• test managers and quality assurance roles
• developers and technical staff
• project managers and business analysts
• QA leads and IT management
• consultants and software development managers

The Foundation Level is the entry point into the international ISTQB career path.

Prerequisites

• no prior knowledge required
• all fundamentals are taught during the training

Exam Details (iSQI)

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions
• Passing score: 26 points (65%)
• Maximum score: 40 points
• Aids: none
• Format: online exam directly after the training
• Languages: German or English
• Certification body: iSQI

Seminar Price

• Training: €1,445 per person plus VAT
• Exam fee: €259 per person plus VAT
• Education package: €69 per person plus VAT

Note

This course is conducted by SERVIEW GmbH.