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ISTQB Certification Prep

Prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) exam. All 6 chapters covered with practice questions and study strategies.

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1

ISTQB Fundamentals (Chapters 1-2)

The foundation of the ISTQB CTFL syllabus: what testing is, why it matters, the seven principles, and how testing fits across the SDLC.

intermediate ~5.0h
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    Is ISTQB Worth It?
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    Chapter 1: What is Testing?
    reading +15 XP
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    Why Testing is Necessary
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    Testing Principles
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    Test Activities and Roles
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    Chapter 2: Testing Throughout the SDLC
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Test Design (Chapters 3-4)

Static testing, reviews, and all the test design techniques: black-box, white-box, and experience-based approaches the exam demands.

intermediate ~6.0h
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    Static Testing: Reviews and Analysis
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    Review Process
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    Black-Box Test Techniques
    reading +20 XP
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    Black-Box: State Transition and Use Case
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    White-Box Test Techniques
    reading +15 XP
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    Experience-Based Techniques
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Managing Testing (Chapter 5)

Test organization, planning, monitoring, risk management, and defect lifecycle — the management side of the ISTQB exam.

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    Test Organization and Independence
    reading +15 XP
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    Test Planning
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    Test Monitoring and Control
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    Configuration Management
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    Risk-Based Testing for ISTQB
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    Defect Management
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Tools and Exam Prep (Chapter 6)

Test tools, their effective use, and comprehensive exam preparation with practice questions and strategies.

intermediate ~4.0h
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    Test Tools Overview
    reading +15 XP
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    Effective Use of Tools
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    Exam Strategy and Study Tips
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    Practice Exam: Chapters 1-3
    exercise +25 XP
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    Practice Exam: Chapters 4-6
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    Final Review and Exam Day Tips
    reading +10 XP