Certification The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing, including testers, quality managers, project managers, business analysts & software developers. The Foundation Level exam tests for knowledge, understanding and application of basic testing techniques. The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification in due course, such as: testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. The Foundation qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic grounding in software testing such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

Advanced Level The Advanced Certificates are for experienced testing practitioners, and aim to demonstrate a depth of knowledge of testing topics and the ability to perform testing activities in practice. The courses typically consist of five days of tuition and an examination. The Foundation certificate is a prerequisite, as is a minimum of 18 months experience of software testing. Then Advanced course consists of modules:  Advanced Test Analyst Advanced Test Manager Advanced Technical Test Analyst The Advanced Certificates place an emphasis on practicality, gaining maximum benefit from classroom time, learning valuable skills and then applying them immediately on return to work.

Foundation Examinations The Foundation Level exam tests for knowledge, understanding and application of basic testing techniques. It provides information about the certificate holder's level of familiarity with the most common concepts of software testing and the associated terminology. It does not require work experience. The Foundation Level exam is a stepping stone toward the Advanced Level, which is more in-depth and much more practice-oriented. The Foundation Level exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions, it is closed book and lasts one hour. The questions are weighted according to difficulty; 50% of the questions will be level 1, 30% will be level 2 and 20% will be level 3. Students must achieve a score of 26 or more to achieve a pass. Level 1 questions test that the candidate recognises, remembers and recalls a term or concept. Level 2 questions test that the candidate can select the reasons or explanations for statements related to the topic. They can summarise, compare, classify and give examples for concepts of testing. Level 3 questions test that the candidate can select the correct application of a concept or technique and apply it to a given concept.

Syllabi This syllabus forms the basis for the International Software Testing Qualification at the Foundation Level. The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) provides it to the national examination bodies for them to accredit the training providers and to derive examination questions in their local language. Training providers will produce courseware and determine appropriate teaching methods for accreditation, and the syllabus will help candidates in their preparation for the examination.