About the course
The ISTQB Foundation certification course is a basic course in software testing that provides a general understanding of testing principles independent of the development life cycle model. The course explains essential concepts to streamline communication and fosters an understanding of various development and testing models and how testing is tailored accordingly. You will also learn various testing techniques, review methods, issue management, test management, as well as how to comprehend the project factors that drive test priorities and methods, enabling you to explain the value that software testing brings to stakeholders.
Content
The course follows ISTQB 4.0 Foundation Level Syllabus and includes the following:
- Fundamentals of testing
- What is testing and why is it necessary?
- Models of software development life cycles, including test levels and test types
- Static testing and reviews
- Various testing techniques, including black-box and white-box, as well as exploratory testing techniques
- Test management
- Management of tool support for testing
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required, but basic understanding of software systems it is recommended.
Tester certificate
ISTQB Foundation is an internationally recognized certification that provides formal proof of fundamental testing competence. Being certified as a Foundation Level software tester also allows you to progress to higher certification levels within ISTQB, specialized domains, or advanced levels.
After the course the participants will be ready for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate exam.
Course material
All digital course material in English is included. The course is conducted in Swedish.
Duration
6 half-days or 3 full days
Course type
The course is customizable for closed groups and can be held on-site or online.
Register for the course
We will be holding an open course in October 2025 in Gothenburg. Individual pre-registrations apply and anyone is welcome to participate after confirmed registration.
Date: 14 – 16 October 2025
Time: 3 full days 09:00 – 17:00
Location: At Consids office on Avenyn in Gothenburg
Language: Swedish
Price: 19,500 SEK excluding VAT. Course material is included in the course price. Certification cost is not included and will be added to your bill.
Examination: Those who wish to get certified after the course will receive a code from us to book the digital exam via SSTB’s website. This also includes a free second attempt if you do not pass the exam the first time. The cost of the exam will be invoiced together with the course fee.
Food: We provide lunch on the first day of the course (the remaining days you will bring or buy lunch yourselves), and snacks/coffee/tea are included on all days.
To register, send an email to excellerate@consid.se in either english or swedish with the subject “registration istqb” and include the following information:
- First and last name
- Email address and phone number
- Company name and role
- City
- Any food preferances or allergies
- Billing information
Once we have confirmed your registration via email, the spot is yours. For questions, email excellerate@consid.se or call education administrator Maria Pagoldh at +46721-90 66 76
If you would rather book a closed course for your team or group, that is of course also possible, contact our Head of Education Charlotte Magnusson (see contact information below) for more information and/or a quote.
