Proven professional excellence in Software Testing is a skill, highly demanded worldwide.
Whether you are thinking of starting a career in software testing or want to improve your existing skill set, join us at this ISTQB CTFL Training Course: Intake 3 and let us guide you on your journey.
Watch our Introductory Webinar, held on 2 March, to learn more about the course and meet the experts.
The course is held by the global team of Exactpro specialists. Exactpro is an ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Accredited Training Provider for the ISTQB CTFL Training Course. You can find us among Accredited Training Providers on the ISTQB website.
About Exactpro
Exactpro is an award-winning provider of software testing and development services for mission-critical technology of the global financial markets.
The Exactpro team has successfully tested and released into live service such complex financial systems as trading, clearing and settlement platforms, market data, collateral and risk management systems, as well as regulatory reporting systems. We are happy to share years of experience with you on this course.
Our specialists regularly conduct global educational events. Learn more about Exactpro at exactpro.com.
Introductory Webinar
On 2 March, Natia Sirbiladze, GeoSTQB President and co-founder and CEO of the Tbilisi branch of Exactpro, hosted the introductory webinar on our ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Training Course: Intake 3.
At the webinar, we discussed:
👉Why professional excellence is important;
👉Our ISTQB CTFL Training Course program, experts and main takeaways;
👉How you can better prepare for the ISTQB CTFL Exam;
👉How to book the ISTQB CTFL exam online.
Course Details
Our training course program will follow the structure of the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus (the 2018 edition) which will be supplemented with 2 mock exams, practical workshops, illustrative examples and real-world use cases from the fintech industry.
Intake 3 of the course is now full. If you want to take part in our course in the near future, do follow our social media updates and stay tuned for the announcement of the next intake.
The Course program includes 9 weeks of theory, discussion and practice sessions.
Schedule
Time: 18:00 GET (19:30 SLST)
Theory: 45 mins + pre-recorded material (45 mins)
Discussion: 45 mins + test (45 mins)
| Date | Theme | Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPTER 1 "Fundamentals of Testing" | |||
| Theory | 16 Mar | Understanding of software testing and its necessity, key terms and definitions, seven testing principles, psychology of testing | Mikhail Odintsov |
| Discussion | 20 Mar | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Fundamentals of Testing" | Mikhail Odintsov |
| CHAPTER 2 "Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle" | |||
| Theory | 23 Mar | Understanding of software development lifecycle models, test levels, test types and maintenance testing | Sarath Kadigamugedara |
| Discussion | 27 Mar | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle" | Sarath Kadigamugedara |
| CHAPTER 3 "Static Testing" | |||
| Theory | 30 Mar | Understanding of static testing basics and review process | Elena Treshcheva |
| Discussion | 3 Apr | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Static Testing" | Elena Treshcheva |
| CHAPTER 4 "Test Techniques". Part I | |||
| Theory | 6 Apr | Understanding of categories of test techniques and black-box test techniques | Vakhtangi Khachishvili |
| Discussion | 10 Apr | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Test Techniques" | Vakhtangi Khachishvili |
| CHAPTER 4 "Test Techniques". Part II | |||
| Theory | 13 Apr | Understanding of white-box test techniques and experience-based test techniques | Vakhtangi Khachishvili |
| Discussion | 17 Apr | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Test Techniques" | Vakhtangi Khachishvili |
| CHAPTER 5 "Test Management". Part I | |||
| Theory | 20 Apr | Understanding of test organization, test planning and estimation, test monitoring and Control | Artem Grechishnikov |
| Discussion | 24 Apr | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Test Management" | Artem Grechishnikov |
| CHAPTER 5 "Test Management". Part II | |||
| Theory | 27 Apr | Understanding of configuration management, risks and testing, defect management | Artem Grechishnikov |
| Discussion | 1 May | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Test Management" | Tatiana Sergeeva |
| CHAPTER 6 "Tool Support for Testing" | |||
| Theory | 4 May | Understanding of test tool considerations and effective use of testing tools | Chathuranga Wijeratne |
| Discussion | 8 May | Test and Chapter-based Discussion on "Tool Support for Testing"" | Chathuranga Wijeratne |
| MOCK EXAM | |||
| Exam | 11 May | Exam will consist of 40 questions. Attendees are allowed to give not more than 10 wrong answers to pass the exam. | |
Each week, the participants will be expected to attend 2 sessions: a Theory Session (1.5 hours) and a Chapter-based Discussion (1.5 hours).
Before each theory session, you will be asked to watch a pre-recorded lecture at your own pace.
Before each Chapter-based Discussion, you will be offered a short test. The sessions will start with a Q&A on the test and other chapter-related questions.
The final week of the course will be dedicated to taking the Mock Exam.
You will be offered 2 mock exams throughout the course – one in the middle and one at the end of the course. The second mock exam consolidates the acquired knowledge and helps participants get ready for the official ISTQB CTFL exam. The students who pass the mock exam with the score of 65% or higher will be offered internship/employment opportunities at Exactpro, these are subject to the participant’s preferences and the availability of options at the time of passing the exam.
To feel comfortable with the contents of the course, we recommend that you join with the B2 English level or higher, although individual exceptions may apply.
Exactpro has been providing independent software testing services for financial sector organisations for over 13 years. We would love to share some of that knowledge with you at the complementary Practice Workshops based on the ISTQB Syllabus structure. These workshops will go beyond ISTQB theory and will aim to introduce you to the real-life testing processes.
Practice Workshops will be available exclusively to the participants of the ISTQB CTFL Training Course. Learn the programme of the workshops below.
Time: 18:00 GET (19:30 SLST)
| Date | Theme | Experts |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar | CHAPTER 1 "Fundamentals of Testing" | Rostislav Yavorski, Head of Research, Exactpro |
| 31 Mar | CHAPTER 2 "Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle" | Rostislav Yavorski, Head of Research, Exactpro |
| 7 Apr | CHAPTER 3 "Static Testing" | Tatiana Sergeeva, Middle Software Tester, Exactpro |
| 12 Apr | CHAPTER 4 "Test Techniques". Part I | Iosif Itkin, CEO and co-founder, Exactpro |
| 19 Apr | CHAPTER 4 "Test Techniques". Part II | Iosif Itkin, CEO and co-founder, Exactpro |
| 26 Apr | CHAPTER 5 "Test Management" | Nikolay Lubenin, Senior Project Manager, Exactpro |
| 3 May | CHAPTER 6 "Tool Support for Testing" | Pavel Vakhrameev, QA Automation Team Lead, Exactpro |
150 USD per person per intake (the fee covers the entire programme of the course).
Participation in Intake 3 is possible via our grants system.
- Students from partner Georgian and Sri Lankan universities and the “500 Women in Tech” internship programme beneficiaries will be able to take the course for free. Please indicate the name of your university/"500 Women in Tech" during registration. If you're eligible for a grant, we will notify you before the start of the course.
- All other Intake 3 participants are eligible for grants covering full course fees. To claim your grant, you will be asked to complete a test (sent individually to each participant).
ISTQB CTFL Training Course: Intake 3 at a Glance
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate from Exactpro, for future reference
100% Online Course
Join us from anywhere in the world
Fixed Schedule
2 interactive sessions per week
Instructor support for the duration
of the course and pre-exam (3 months in total)
New opportunities for career growth
A straightforward path to your professional certification
User-friendly platform
Now all materials are gathered in one place and are easy to navigate
2 Mock Exams
Practice twice to increase your chances of passing the official ISTQB exam
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Approx 2 months to complete
Upgrade your skill set in no time!
English
We speak English, so does the IT industry
Experts
QA Manager, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester – SL-CTFL-1602-902 (2016-02-07)
Program Manager, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester CTFL – 77702 (2020-12-29)
Middle Software Tester, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester CTFL – 79209 (2021-04-19)
Project Manager, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester – 18-CTFL-139856-06
ISTQB Certified Test Manager– 19-CTAL-TM-156632-06
QA Manager, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester – SL-CTFL-1602-939 (2016-02-07)
Middle Software Tester, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester – CTFL 90859 (2022-08-09)
Сreative Manager, Exactpro
ISTQB Certified Tester – 34720 (2016-05-30)