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The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) offers a range of certifications for software testers. The important thing to note is that the CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) certification is the prerequisite that unlocks all other ISTQB certifications. Getting ISTQB certified can have several benefits, so let’s have a look at the situation. Benefits : Validation of knowledge: The ISTQB certification exams test a candidate's knowledge of the software testing process, including test design, test management, and test techniques. By passing the exam, the candidate demonstrates that they have a certain level of knowledge and understanding of software testing. It’s a good way to show that you know the terminology and possessed the required theoretical knowledge of software testing. Career advancement: Many companies require or prefer candidates with ISTQB certification for software testing positions. The certification can help a candidate stand out in a competit...

I recently passed this exam, after some light-core studying, over maybe three to four weeks, I wasn't preparing all that intensively but considering what is recommended by a lot of people. I prepared more than I needed to prepare, I like to play it safe. A lot of people have been asking me how I prepared for the exam so that gave me the idea to put together this blog post with a few tips. Since this is an entry-level exam it's not too hard, compared to more specialized certification exams. It covers the basic cloud literacy and basic knowledge about Microsoft Azure, its services, and products. If you're new to IT or planning a change of career, this might give you a nice boost of confidence, if this is the case it makes take you a bit more to get acquainted with all the terms that will be new to you, but a few weeks of studying should suffice. On average, one or two weeks should be ample enough to prepare for this exam. The exam topics (at the time I'm writing this) are...

Very recently I took the ISTQB (CTFL 2018) certification exam - and failed it by missing only one question, 26 correct answers is the passing grade, and I had 25.. If you also do not wish to pass the exam, keep reading I'll share a few tips bellow that are guaranteed to work! So, let's start! Procrastinate and delay scheduling the exam for as long as possible - by registering for exam you will set a deadline for yourself and it will be a constant reminder for you to keep learning consistently on a regular basis. Why would you want that? Study all by yourself - if you surround yourself with other people who are learning the same thing it will be much easier, and we don't want that now do we...? Forget about reading books and the syllabus - the textbook “ Foundation of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification ” by Rex Black, Dorothy Graham is a very useful resource and so is the official syllabus, why waste time with helpful resources? Ignore the glossary whe...