ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level 4.0

Testing is the process within the software development lifecycle that evaluates the quality of a component or system and related work products (Source: the ISTQB® Glossary). The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL) certification provides essential testing knowledge that can be put to practical use and, very importantly, explains the terminology and concepts that are used worldwide in the testing domain. CTFL 4.0 is relevant across software delivery approaches and practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery. A candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification should be able to: • Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial • Understand fundamental concepts of software testing • Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing • Assess and improve the quality of documentation • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing • Align the test process with the software development lifecycle • Understand test management principles • Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports • Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing • Work as part of a cross-functional team • Know risks and benefits related to test automation • Identify essential skills required for testing • Understand the impact of risk on testing • Effectively report on test progress and quality CTFL 4.0 certification is recognized as a prerequisite to all other ISTQB® certifications where Foundation Level is required.