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ISTQB Foundation Level Training
The internationally recognised entry point into professional software testing. Learn the core principles, terminology and techniques every tester needs — delivered by practitioners, accredited by ISTQB & SASTQB, and open to complete beginners.
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Start Your Software Testing Certification Journey
Build the essential knowledge and skills every software testing professional needs with ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) training from Impimpi Technologies.
Whether you’re starting a career in software testing, formalising your existing experience or preparing to progress to specialist and advanced ISTQB certifications, CTFL provides the foundation to take your testing career further.
Join our live virtual ISTQB Foundation training from anywhere across Africa, attend classroom training in South Africa, or arrange private corporate training for your team.
About the course
What Is ISTQB Foundation Level?
The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the cornerstone of the ISTQB certification pathway and provides essential knowledge of the principles, terminology, techniques and practices used in professional software testing.
CTFL helps you understand why testing is necessary, how testing fits throughout the software development lifecycle, how effective tests are designed and how testing activities are planned, managed and supported by tools.
The knowledge covered is relevant across different software delivery approaches, including Agile, DevOps, sequential and hybrid development environments.
For many professionals, CTFL is the first step in a longer ISTQB certification journey, providing the foundation for further specialist and advanced certifications.
120+
Countries recognise this certification
#1
Software testing qualification globally
6
Syllabus chapters covered over 3 days
65%
Pass mark required on the certification exam
syllabus
What Does the ISTQB Foundation Course Cover?
The ISTQB Foundation Level course follows the official CTFL v4.0.1 syllabus and covers six core areas of professional software testing.
Fundamentals of Testing
Understand why testing is necessary, the seven testing principles, core test activities, test roles and essential testing skills.
Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
Learn how testing fits into different development approaches, including DevOps, shift-left, test levels, test types and maintenance testing.
Static Testing
Explore reviews, static testing, stakeholder feedback and how defects can be identified before software is executed.
Test Analysis & Design
Apply key test techniques including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transitions, statement and branch testing, exploratory testing and ATDD.
Managing Test Activities
Develop knowledge of test planning, estimation, prioritisation, risk management, monitoring, reporting, configuration management and defect management.
Test Tools
Understand how tools support testing and the benefits and risks of test automation.
COURSE INFORMATION
ISTQB Foundation Training at a Glance
Training Duration
3-days
Training Delivery
Live Virtual | Classroom | Corporate
Accreditation
ISTQB & SASTQB Accredited
Exam Infomration
Write the ISTQB CTFL Exam With Confidence
The certification exam is administered under SASTQB, the official ISTQB body for Southern Africa. Your exam voucher is included in the course price — no separate booking needed.
40 Questions
Multiple choice format
60 Minutes
+25% extra time for non-native speakers
65% Pass Mark
26 out of 40 marks required
Closed Book
No materials permitted in the exam
WHY CTFL
Why Get ISTQB Foundation Certified?
ISTQB Foundation Level gives you more than another certificate to add to your CV. It establishes a structured understanding of professional software testing that you can build on throughout your career.
Build a Strong Testing Foundation
Understand the fundamental principles, terminology and techniques used by software testing professionals around the world.
Develop Practical Testing Knowledge
Learn structured approaches to test analysis, test design, test execution, defect identification and managing testing activities.
Speak the Language of Testing
Develop a common testing vocabulary that supports better communication between testers, developers, business analysts, managers and other stakeholders.
Strengthen Your Professional Profile
Demonstrate internationally recognised foundational software testing knowledge to employers, clients and testing teams.
Open the Door to Further ISTQB Certifications
Use CTFL as the foundation for progressing into specialist and advanced ISTQB certification pathways as your career develops.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Who Is ISTQB Foundation Level Training For?
ISTQB Foundation Level training is ideal for professionals who want to develop a structured understanding of software testing or prepare for the CTFL certification exam.
It is also an excellent starting point if you are moving into software testing or quality assurance and want to build recognised foundational knowledge.
Already Working in Testing?
CTFL provides a structured foundation for understanding the profession and gives you a clear starting point for further learning and certification.
New to Software Testing?
CTFL provides a structured foundation for understanding the profession and gives you a clear starting point for further learning and certification.
The course is particularly relevant for:
Why Impimpi Technologies
Trained by Practitioners, Backed by ISTQB
Accredited ISTQB Training
Prepare for ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification with an accredited ISTQB & SASTQB training provider specialising in software testing.
Practitioner-Led Training
Our approach connects internationally recognised testing principles with an understanding of how testing works in real software environments.
Software Testing Specialists
We’re not a general technology training company. Software testing is our speciality.
Our work spans training, consulting and specialist recruitment, giving us a broader understanding of the skills testing professionals and organisations need.
More Than Exam Preparation
Certification matters, but so does understanding how to apply what you’ve learned.
Our goal is to help you understand the concepts, not simply memorise them for an exam.
AFTER ISTQB FOUNDATION (CTFL)
Where Can ISTQB Foundation Take You Next?
The ISTQB CTFL is the beginning of your ISTQB journey, not the end.
Once you’ve established your Foundation knowledge, you can continue developing specialist and advanced expertise aligned with your role, interests and career goals.
Explore areas such as:
Agile Testing · Generative AI · AI Testing · Mobile Application Testing · Usability Testing · Security Testing
Progress into advanced professional development in:
Test Analysis · Test Management · Technical Test Analysis · Test Automation Engineering
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ISTQB Foundation Level Training FAQs
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Ready to Start Your ISTQB Journey?
Build Your Foundation. Earn Your Certification. Take the Next Step.
Whether you’re beginning your software testing career, formalising your existing knowledge or developing an entire QA team, ISTQB Foundation Level training gives you the foundation to move forward.