ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level: Now Supported by Education Voucher
Become a certified software tester and lay the foundation for your career in quality assurance with the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) course. This 45-day intensive course offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises, preparing your team optimally for the demands of the job market. Funding through the Federal Employment Agency's education voucher may be possible in individual cases. The responsible employment agency or job centre decides on eligibility, fundable costs and approval. Please obtain written confirmation of funding before registering.
Possible benefits if an education voucher is approved
- Course fees, travel expenses, exam fees and learning materials covered within the scope of the approval
- Additional support for childcare and accommodation on application
- Monthly training allowance of 150 euros and a bonus payment of up to 1,500 euros upon passing the exam
Course structure in four stages
The course is designed specifically to teach your team all essential aspects of software testing step by step. The first three stages help solidify theoretical knowledge through daily hands-on exercises. In the fourth stage, your team will prepare intensively for certification.
Stage 1: Introduction to Content (Days 1–14)
In the first phase, your team will learn all the fundamental principles of software testing. Each day, a practical exercise awaits your team to immediately apply what they've learned. Our experienced trainers will guide your team through this phase, bringing deep practical experience from various industries.
- Theory: Test principles, test levels, static testing, test design techniques, and test management
- Practice: Tasks such as testing user interfaces, login modules, and system integrations will be carried out daily in our DiTELe system.
Stage 2: Building a Foundation of Understanding (Days 15–28)
In the second stage, your team will review the content from the first phase but with more demanding practical exercises. Our trainers, with over 25 years of experience in training, will ensure that the theory is clearly linked to real-world examples from various industries.
- Theory: Detailed review of the most important concepts
- Practice: More complex scenarios such as testing payment modules and performance tests
Stage 3: Consolidating Knowledge (Days 29–42)
The third phase is designed to consolidate the knowledge acquired and apply it to advanced testing projects. Thanks to the extensive practical experience of our trainers, the connection to real-world work will be made clear, preparing your team for challenging tests and projects.
- Theory: Advanced testing techniques such as decision tables and state-based testing
- Practice: Execution of end-to-end test cases for mobile apps and complex web applications
Stage 4: Intensive Preparation and ISTQB® CTFL Certification (Days 43–45)
In the final phase, your team will prepare intensively for the certification. Our trainers ensure that your team can pass the exam confidently and successfully by revisiting all topics and helping to solidify the learned content.
- Theory: Summary of all content, intensive exam preparation
- Practice: Final exercise with a comprehensive test project to prepare for the certification
Your team’s advantages in the job market
Through this course and the support of our experienced trainers, your team will not only gain in-depth knowledge but also a clear understanding of the tasks of a software tester. This significantly strengthens your team’s chances in the job market and shortens the onboarding time in new projects. With the ISTQB® CTFL certification, your team will also have an internationally recognized certificate that significantly enhances career opportunities.
Register now with the education voucher!
Start your team’s career as software testers and benefit from the many years of experience of our trainers. If an education voucher is approved, costs may be covered within the scope of that approval, and your team will be ready for a future in software quality assurance in 45 days!