ISTQB® - International Software Testing Qualifications Board

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Exam Code Certification Exam Name Certification ID Price in ₹.
CTFL *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0
Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for taking this certification.
iEvolve Show details 12,500
CTFL-AT *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Extension, Agile Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 17,500
CTAL-ATT *
red star
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level &
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level Extension, Agile Tester.
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CTAL-TA *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CTAL-TM *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management v3.0
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CTAL-TAE *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering v2.0
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CTAL-TTA *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-GenAI *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester - Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-MBT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-ATLaS *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Test Leadership at Scale
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-AI *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CTFL-MAT *
green star
ISTQB Mobile Application Testing Foundation Level
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-TAS *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-AcT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Acceptance Testing
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-SEC *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Security Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-UT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Testing
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-PT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Performance Testing
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-STE *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Security Test Engineer
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-AuT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-GT *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Gambling Industry Tester
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
CT-GaMe *
red star
ISTQB Certified Tester Game Testing
Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
iEvolve Show details 24,500
Retired Exam Replacement Exam
CTFL_001_IND *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (2011 Syllabus)
Retired on Jun 4, 2019
TCS Certification ID: 5331
TCS Exam ID: 18677
CTFL_Syll2018
CTFL_Syll2018 *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (2018 Syllabus)
Retired on May 9, 2024
TCS Certification ID: 5331
TCS Exam ID: 18677
CTFL_Syll_4.0
CTFL_Syll2018 *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager 2012
Retired on May 30, 2025
TCS Certification ID:
TCS Exam ID:
CTAL-TM v3.0
CTFL_Syll2018 *
green star
ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer 2016
Retired on Jun 12, 2025
TCS Certification ID:
TCS Exam ID:
CTAL-TAE v2.0

ISTQB Exam Structure Table

Exam Structures Rules
Compatible with Syllabus on Foundation and Advanced Levels, and Specialist Modules.

Level Exam Code Certification Name Number of Questions Number of Possible Points Exactly 65% of the points Passing Score (at least 65%) Exam Length (mins) +25% Non-Native Language
Foundation CTFL ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-AT ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-ATT ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Technical Tester 40 64 41.60 42 90 113
Advanced CTAL-TA ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst v4.0 45 78 50.70 51 120 150
Advanced CTAL-TM ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management v3.0 50 88 57.20 58 120 150
Advanced CTAL-TAE ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering v2.0 40 66 42.90 43 90 113
Advanced CTAL-TTA ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst 45 78 50.70 51 120 150
Specialist CT-GenAI ISTQB Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI 40 46 29.90 30 60 75
Specialist CT-MBT ISTQB Certified Tester Model-Based Tester 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-ATLaS ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Test Leadership at Scale 40 71 46.15 47 120 150
Specialist CT-AI ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing 40 47 30.55 31 60 75
Specialist CT-MAT ISTQB Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-TAS ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy 40 49 31.85 32 60 75
Specialist CT-AcT ISTQB Certified Tester Acceptance Testing 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-SEC ISTQB Certified Tester Security Tester 45 80 52.00 52 120 150
Specialist CT-UT ISTQB Certified Tester Usability Testing 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-PT ISTQB Certified Tester Performance Testing 40 40 26.00 26 90 113
Specialist CT-STE ISTQB Certified Tester Security Test Engineer 40 43 27.95 28 75 94
Specialist CT-AuT ISTQB Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-GT ISTQB Certified Tester Gambling Industry Tester 40 40 26.00 26 60 75
Specialist CT-GaMe ISTQB Certified Tester Game Testing 40 40 26.00 26 60 75

FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syllabus for ISTQB Foundation Level Certification?

The last foundation level syllabus was released in 2011. After a gap of 7 years, ISTQB has released its newest syllabus for Foundation Level in June 2018. This new ISTQB syllabus comes in fully operational after May 2019. If you are attempting your CTFL exam in the next few months you will have to the choice to attempt the exam in either 2011 syllabus or in the new 2018 syllabus..

Download the latest ISTQB 2018 Syllabus here.
https://www.istqb.org/certifications/certified-tester-foundation-level-v3-1

Note: The ISTQB CTFL 2011 Syllabus in English was withdrawn on 3rd June 2019 and in other languages on 3rd December 2019. After these dates please book the 2018 exam in your selected language.

Is there any validity period for this ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level certification?

The ISTQB Certified Tester-Foundation Level certificate is valid for life.

Can I use the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level logo on my resume?

If you have passed the Foundation Level exam you can use the ISTQB Certified Tester-Foundation Level logo on your resume. To Download ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level logo, please click here

What abbreviation could I put on my resume?

You can use "CTFL" for "Certified Tester Foundation Level".

Is there any validity period for this ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level Extension, Agile Tester certification?

The ISTQB Certified Tester-Agile Extn Level certificate is valid for Lifetime.

Can I use the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level Extension, Agile Tester logo on my resume?

People possessing an ISTQB® Agile Extn level Certificate may use the Certified Tester Agile Extn Level logo in their resumes
To Download ISTQB® Certified Tester Agile Extn Level logo, please click here

Is there any validity period for this ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Level certification?
The ISTQB Certified Tester-Advanced level certificate is valid for Lifetime.