Certification Edition

Pass the ISTQB Foundation Exam with Confidence

Master the ISTQB Foundation syllabus while learning how experienced QA professionals apply these principles in real software testing projects.

Structured lessons, worked examples, 300+ practice questions, two full mock exams, and a premium resource vault — built to the Inside STLC Gold Standard.

14
Modules
70+
Lessons
300+
Practice Questions
2
Full Mock Exams
25+
Downloadable Resources
Certificate
Of Completion

Who This Programme Is For

A premium, practical route to the ISTQB Foundation certification — and to becoming a better tester.

Beginner Testers

Learn the syllabus properly from first principles.

Junior QA Engineers

Turn on-the-job experience into certified knowledge.

Career Changers

Build credible, recognised testing credentials.

Manual Testers

Formalise what you do and pass with confidence.

Graduates

Stand out with a respected industry certification.

Exam Candidates

Anyone preparing for the ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) exam.

What You Will Achieve

Understand every ISTQB Foundation syllabus topic
Pass the CTFL exam with confidence
Apply testing principles in real projects
Select appropriate test techniques
Understand risk-based testing
Plan testing activities
Write professional test documentation
Explain testing concepts during interviews
Avoid common ISTQB misconceptions
Become a more effective software tester

Course Curriculum

14 modules — 70+ lessons — covering the full syllabus, plus two timed mock exams.

1

Module 1: Fundamentals of Testing

Why testing matters, objectives, the seven principles, the psychology of testing, and testing across the SDLC.

2

Module 2: Software Development Lifecycle

Waterfall, V-Model, Agile and DevOps — and how testing shifts left and right in each.

3

Module 3: Static Testing

Reviews, walkthroughs, technical reviews, inspections and static analysis — as they really work at work.

4

Module 4: Test Analysis & Design Techniques

EP, BVA, decision tables, state transition, pairwise, use case and experience-based testing — and how to choose.

5

Module 5: Managing the Test Process

Planning, monitoring, control, risk, entry/exit criteria and the metrics that matter.

6

Module 6: Test Management

Roles, responsibilities, communication, reporting, estimation and prioritisation.

7

Module 7: Defect Management

The defect lifecycle, severity vs priority, root cause analysis, reporting and triage.

8

Module 8: Risk-Based Testing

Identifying risk, probability and impact, risk matrices, prioritisation and mitigation.

9

Module 9: Test Tools

Static analysis, test management, automation, performance and AI tools — and how to select.

10

Module 10: Agile Testing

Scrum, ceremonies, user stories, acceptance criteria, definition of done and exploratory testing.

11

Module 11: Real World QA

How ISTQB concepts are applied in industry, where theory differs from reality, and David's guidance.

12

Module 12: Exam Preparation

Study techniques, revision planning, time management, exam strategy, memory techniques and question analysis.

13

Module 13: Mock Exam One

40 timed questions, immediate feedback, full explanations and a weak-area report.

14

Module 14: Mock Exam Two

A full timed exam simulation with a performance dashboard and recommended revision path.

Exam Practice Mode

Practise the way you'll be examined — topic drills, timed quizzes and full mock exams, with weak-area tracking by syllabus topic.

Timed Practice

Practise under real exam conditions with a countdown timer.

Topic Quizzes

Drill any syllabus topic and retake until it sticks.

Weak-Area Tracking

See your progress by syllabus topic and target revision.

Full Explanations

Every answer explains why it's right — and why the others are wrong.

Build a QA Portfolio

Don't just pass a quiz — build a complete QA portfolio you can show employers:

Test Strategy
Test Plan
Risk Assessment
Test Cases
Decision Tables
Boundary Analysis
Defect Reports
Review Notes
Test Summary
Reflection

Earn Your Inside STLC Certificate

Complete the course activities to earn your Inside STLC Academy – ISTQB Foundation Masterclass Certificate of Completion.

Pricing

ISTQB Foundation Masterclass

£79
  • 14 modules · 70+ lessons
  • 300+ practice questions
  • 2 full mock exams
  • Exam practice mode
  • 25+ downloadable resources
  • AI prompt pack
  • QA portfolio project
  • Certificate of completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this prepare me for the actual ISTQB exam?+

Yes. It covers every Foundation (CTFL) syllabus topic, with 300+ practice questions and two full mock exams — while also teaching how each concept is applied in real testing work.

Do I need testing experience?+

No. It starts from first principles and is suitable for complete beginners, though working testers will formalise and deepen what they already know.

Is the exam included in the price?+

No — the official ISTQB exam is booked and paid separately through an accredited provider. This programme prepares you to pass it.

How is this different from generic exam crammers?+

It avoids rote cramming. Every topic includes worked examples, industry stories and practical exercises so you understand the material, not just memorise it.

Will I get a certificate?+

Yes — the Inside STLC Academy ISTQB Foundation Masterclass Certificate of Completion, awarded when you finish the course activities.

Ready to become ISTQB certified?

Join Inside STLC Academy and pass the Foundation exam while becoming a genuinely better tester.