ISTQB – What is it? Who needs it? How to prepare and pass
summary
Describes the ISTQB CTFL certification: a vendor‑neutral tester certificate that improves CVs and reassures employers/clients. Gives concrete exam logistics—40 questions, 65% pass (26 correct), €150 fee, 60 minutes in Russian or 75 in English with immediate electronic results—and recommends studying the official syllabus and sample exams (only about five real past papers available), estimating six weeks of preparation at 2–3 hours per day.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00ISTQB introduction
- 1:49Who needs Foundation
- 3:40Benefits for specialist and employer
- 5:28Exam cost and format
- 7:146-week prep plan
- 9:55Prep resources: books and tests
- 11:24Exam-taking tips
- 13:56Question types and examples
- 15:05Skip paid courses
- 16:12Register and certify
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