The Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is ideal for all who have an interest in understanding the basic concepts of software testing.

It examines up to level K3 of the given learning objectives / levels of knowledge.

ISEB certification leads to ISTQB certified testing qualifications. The Foundation Certificate in Software Testing now has dual accreditation with the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) and successful candidates will receive certification with both ISEB and ISTQB recognition at Foundation level.

You can find links to the syllabus and recommended reading list on the right of this page.

 

Structure of the exam

The examination lasts one hour and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. It's a 'closed book' examination i.e. no notes or books are allowed into the examination room.

The pass mark is 26/40.

This examination is available as both an online computer based exam and through public exam sittings on a number of days throughout the year.  

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Entry requirements

The candidate should have a basic working knowledge of IT.

It is recommended that you attend an ISEB approved training course run by an accredited training provider.

The overall public exam pass rates are notably higher for candidates who have attended an accredited training course.

 

Next steps from the foundation level

The next step from this qualification is the Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing.

Beyond this we also have a Practitioner level qualification which compromises of a Practitioner Certificate in Test Management and Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis.