Software testing

ISTQB Foundation Level exam cost

There is no single ISTQB price: each Member Board or Exam Provider sets its own exam fee, retake fee and booking rules.

Who sets the feeYour Member Board or Exam Provider
RetakesAs many as you need
PrerequisitesNone
DeliveryPaper, test centre or remote proctor

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  • Ask for the fee, the retake fee and any wait between attempts.
  • Outside your first language, ask for 25% more time (75 minutes instead of 60).
  • Check the syllabus version; the current exam is CTFL v4.0.
  • Your receipt, result and any reschedule come from the provider.

Free preparation from ISTQB

The syllabus, glossary and sample exams are free on ISTQB's Foundation Level page. Training is optional.

Try 3 questions

Question 1FL-5.1.1 (K2) Test plans
Which of the following BEST describes a purpose of a test plan?
Question 2FL-3.2.1 (K1) Early stakeholder feedback
During a project for a museum ticketing kiosk, the client changes several requirements. How does frequent stakeholder feedback help?
Question 3FL-6.2.1 (K1) Benefits and risks of test automation
A director expects a newly bought automation tool to find every defect in a loyalty app with no training needed. Which risk of test automation does this show?

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Questions people ask

Do I have to take a course before the exam?

No. There are no prerequisites.