ISTQB CTFL Core

Learn testing fundamentals with this ISTQB course

Why attend the course?

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 3-day course covers the fundamentals of software testing and provides you with the necessary foundations for a software testing career. It is also useful for other IT professionals who wish to gain knowledge of the terminology and processes of software testing.


Our training, created by one of the UK’s oldest and most respected software testing consultancies includes exercises and practice exam questions to highlight key aspects of the syllabus, to help participants understand and practice the concepts and methods presented, and to prepare them for the certification exam.

More information about this course can be found in the course brochure below.

CTFL Core Brochure

Key Takeaways

The main objectives of this course besides preparing you for the optional certification exam:

To understand the basic principles of testing and present a standard testing terminology.

To get an overview of different test techniques, both dynamic and static, and how to apply them.

To get introduced to the fundamental concepts of test management so that any team member can understand the contribution that will be expected of them.

To promote and encourage a professional approach amongst software testers that will earn the respect of our colleagues in other IT disciplines.

Course Details

Course duration: 3 days (each day from 09:00 to 17:00)

Course price: 20.700 CZK / 875 EUR

Exam price: 3.780 CZK / 160 EUR*

All Prices are excluding VATUnless agreed otherwise invoices will be in CZK, for an agreement on the currency contact us at events@tesena.com or let us know in the customer notes section in the order form.
*The exam is not included in the training price.

Radek Šikola will guide you through the course - CZ onsite

Radek has been in software testing for over 15 years. He currently works as a Test Manager, Delivery Manager, and supervisor for IT and business. Radek’s main domains include telecommunications, banking, and the public sector.

Miroslav Renda will guide you through the course - CZ online

Mirek has been in various project roles in the IT business for more than 25 years. For the last 8 years, he has enjoyed interesting projects in the large Czech banks and the automotive sector as a test manager. He contributed to the Efektivní testování software book published by GRADA. He loves his two children, nature and sport in any form.

Tal Pe'er will guide you through the course - EN online/onsite

Tal has been in software testing since 1996, working as a tester and a test manager in many diverse projects in the field of communication, online media verification, oil & gas, defence, to name some. Currently Tal is an independent consultant and trainer of software and test process improvement. When he’s not testing, Tal loves photography and playing the guitar.


Training contents

Upcoming ISTQB CTFL, Core dates


ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level courses in Czech language are now happening in version 4.0 with our own accredited materials

From 1st of September 2023, courses and certification exams in EN and CZ will be happening in module 4.0

All Prices are excluding VAT. Unless agreed otherwise invoices will be in CZK, for an agreement on the currency contact us at events@tesena.com.

The exam is not included in the training price.

For more information about exams visit our ISTQB training page.

If any of the dates provided is not ideal for you, we can provide a tailor-made training course delivered to your team. All you need to do is fill out this form.