ISTQB Logo for ISTQB Certification including ISTQB Foundation Level

Note: The ISTQB Foundation Level exam 4.0 (CTFL 4.0) is available now. The previous ISTQB Foundation Level exam 3.1 can be taken through May 9, 2024. Both of these ISTQB exam versions are equally valid and lead to your ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. Register for either CTFL exam version now.

When you purchase your ISTQB Foundation Level exam through ASTQB and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, you have up to 365 days to take your exam, and you can take either the ISTQB Foundation Level exam 4.0 or the ISTQB Foundation Level exam 3.1 (until May 9, 2024) – it is your choice!

See our primary ISTQB Foundation Level certification page for information and resources for ISTQB Foundation Level version 3.1 and version 4.0.

Logo of the Official US List of Certified Testers including ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Important: American employers check if you are on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™. To appear on that official U.S. list, get points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester level, and be eligible to appear in AT*Work™ list of testers available for hire, you must register through our global ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA. Of course, we will also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register.

ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL) 3.1 or 4.0 is your easy first step toward better software testing, software testing jobs, and promotions. Companies want software testers with ISTQB Foundation Level from ASTQB because they are better at reducing defects, risks, and costs.

Below are the 5 easy steps to prepare for your ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 exam. Also, see the tips on how to pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam.

Register now for your ISTQB Foundation Level Exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA


The ISTQB Foundation Level Certification 4.0 (CTFL) exam from ASTQB is a prerequisite for everyone who tests software including software testers, QA analysts, test engineers, developers, and automation engineers. It is required.

This ISTQB certification offered through our official global ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA:

  • Gives your software QA team common testing principles and terms. This improves communication efficiency so your company saves time, reduces defects, and lowers costs.
  • Begins a testing skills path that leads to software testing promotions and advanced testing jobs.
  • Is required before all other ISTQB certifications.
  • Adds you to both the ISTQB successful candidate register and the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ plus the AT*Work™ list of testers for hire. To get on all lists and earn points that increase your Testing Tiers™ software tester level you must take your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA.

What if I have no experience in software testing? Can ISTQB certification from AT*SQA help me get a software testing job? Yes! ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 and ISTQB Agile testing certifications from ASTQB (ISTQB in the U.S.) and AT*SQA can be regarded as experience. For example, the U.S. job posting below accepts ISTQB certification from ASTQB in place of experience:

Job Excerpt: “At least 1 year of progressive experience in the validation of software systems. Foundation Level with Agile Tester ISTQB certification can substitute for this experience.

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How to prepare for the ISTQB CTFL 4.0 exam in 5 easy steps:

  1. Watch our free tips for how to pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam (CTFL). Also learn the answer to this question: “Is the ISTQB Foundation Level Exam Easy or Hard?
  2. Download our free ISTQB CTFL study materials below. Pay special attention to the ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 sample exams below with ASTQB next to them. These were specially designed to prepare you for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam from ASTQB that you take through AT*SQA.
  3. Study the ISTQB CTFL syllabus, sample exams, glossary, and related information in books or websites. Or use the easier, faster route of taking a software testing training course.
  4. Register for your ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) exam through ASTQB and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA. Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can add you to BOTH the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and the ISTQB successful candidate register – plus increase your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking level.
  5. Pass your exam! We’ll add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register. Plus you’ll move up in your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking!

“My career has definitely improved a lot after taking the CTFL certification. I often get appreciation from my peers and manager when they see the CTFL certification in my office cube.”

ISTQB Foundation Leve 4.0 (CTFL) Preparation Resources

Be certain to register for your ISTQB exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA so you can get extra, free benefits!