ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) V4.0 + Practice Exams - 2026 (Udemy.com)
Be an ISTQB certified tester and Learn the basics of Software testing principles and techniques
Created by: Maged Koshty
Last updated August 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 42,951 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is exam prep, plain and simple. Maged Koshty walks through all six chapters of the ISTQB Foundation Level V4 syllabus over about 14 hours and 181 lectures, then hands over two full practice exams. The audience is testers, developers, and managers who need the CTFL letters, and the requirements list asks for a basic grasp of the software life cycle and a little programming. It has been on Udemy since 2015, was rebuilt for V4, and was last updated in August 2026, so the material tracks the current exam.
Reviewers say the strongest part is the way the instructor solves exam questions after each section and explains how the wording tries to trip you up. Several recent reviews report first-attempt passes, one with 37 out of 40. Testimonials on the course page call him responsive on the Q&A board, though one one-star review says he removes questions he dislikes. The complaints are consistent too. A few reviewers say the narration sounds flat or like a text-to-speech voice, and one found the course poorly organized. One reviewer says the explanations stay basic, and another objects that some claims match the syllabus rather than reality. Roughly 85 percent of 43,000 ratings are four or five stars.
Value is decent for a paid course, since the two mock exams and the question walkthroughs are what most people are really buying. Compared with the broader testing bootcamps it sits beside, this one is narrower and drier, and even a four-star reviewer called the subject extremely boring. If the certificate is the goal, it is a sensible pick. If the goal is learning to test software in practice, the bootcamps cover more ground.
Pros
- Worked exam questions after every section show how the ISTQB phrasing tries to trick you
- Two full practice exams plus eight quizzes, and recent reviewers report first-try passes
- Updated August 2026 and mapped to the V4 syllabus chapter by chapter
- Instructor promises to answer questions on the discussion board, and course-page testimonials call him responsive
Cons
- A few reviewers find the narration flat, and some think it sounds like an AI voice
- Explanations stay at syllabus depth; one reviewer says some claims don't hold in practice
- Pure exam prep with no hands-on tools or projects, and the subject is dry by reviewers' own account
I finished this course. It was helpful in learning the subject. I passed the exam today. 37/40, this course was very helpful in me passing the exam.
Listed as all levels, but it assumes some software life cycle background and a little programming, so it suits working testers best.
What you will learn
- Prepare for the ISTQB® foundation level certification exam (CTFL)
- Understand the key issues in testing software applications.
- Learn how to design tests that adequately cover requirements and business events.
- Advance your career by reinforcing your testing expertise.
- Learn from an industry recognized expert in software testing and quality
Course content
10 sections · 181 lectures · 14 hours of video 8 quizzes, 2 practice tests, 2 articles
- 1Before You Start1 lecture
- 2Fundamentals Of Testing V4.0 3 free previews44 lectures · 1 quiz · 3.5 hours
- 3Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle V4.0 1 free preview39 lectures · 1 quiz · 2.6 hours
- 4Static Testing V417 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.1 hours
- 5Test Analysis and Design V433 lectures · 1 quiz · 3.1 hours
- 6Managing the Test Activities V436 lectures · 1 quiz · 2.9 hours
- 7Test Tools V44 lectures · 1 quiz · 24 min
- 8Sample Exams V44 lectures · 2 quizzes
- 9Finally 1 free preview2 lectures · 6 min
- 10Final Section1 lecture · 2 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
What you need before you start
- A basic software life cycle background is highly recommended
- very basic software programming is needed
How it compares
Against the other 281 rated Udemy courses in Software Testing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 51% of them
- Reviews42,951#2 of 282 by number of reviews
- Length13.7 hourslonger than 79% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 90% of them
Course Description
The course is a complete explanation of the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus V4.
"Watched the course through once and took notes of things that seemed important. Watched back a few of the videos based on practice tests. Passed with no other tools. Thanks Maged!"---Paul Dodkins
"I had my exam yesterday, and this course really helped me! The curricula is very well structured, with spot-on examples and explanations. Moreover, the instructor is VERY responsive and dedicated. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to get this certification! Update: I passed my exam! Thanks Maged for this course!"---Cristina Segarceanu-Popa
"I am deeply thankful to Mr. Maged for this course that helped me pass the ISTQB exam on the first try. I attended this course and practiced “ISTQB Foundation Level Practice Exams” from the same instructor, without reading any extra material!!! In fact, the syllabus couldn't get me focused. It's true Maged has a slight accent, but that didn't bother me at all, you get used to it after 2 videos. I highly appreciate his response time on the chat board - half a day - and the details he provides for all questions."---Oana Deliu
Why this course is shorter than the others?
Let me assure you that this ISTQB CTFL course is complete. All the students who have taken this ISTQB CTFL course have passed the exam from the first trial. and the best thing about it is that they do it with minimum effort.
I did provide this ISTQB CTFL course hundreds of times before, and I have 1000s of graduated students.
You have nothing to lose, if you don't like it, you have 30 days money-back guarantee.
This course is designed for people seeking foundation-level certification based on the ISTQB certification program. The terms used in this course are taken from the current ISTQB glossary.
I have helped thousands of people get into the IT field as testers by just getting them certified using this course. I also have helped many people get a better job in a better company by taking this course.
Besides learning the basics of software testing and the effect of testing and quality on the overall software life cycle, I'll concentrate heavily on helping you pass the exam from your first trial. and I do that by solving hundreds of questions with you and giving you exam tips in every area. and being with you answering all your questions all the time
If you face any sample question anywhere that you need to understand its answer, Kindly post it on the discussion board and I will be happy to answer it for you as soon as possible.
"This material is not accredited with the ISTQB".
ISTQB is a registered trademark of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
42,951 Reviews
Maged Koshty
I'm the managing director of ExpertWave, a training and consulting company based in Cairo, Egypt with branches in Dubai, UAE and Ottawa Canada focusing on project management, software Engineering and people development.
I teach project management and software engineering in various universities, provide custom trainings to international companies worldwide and a guest speaker at many conferences and conventions worldwide.
I'm a software engineering certified instructor from IEEE, the only certified instructor in the Europe, middle east and Africa region and I am certified PMP, ISTQB CTAL, PMI-Agile certified.
I have over than twenty-five years of practical software experience in major multinational companies like Apple, Corel and ITWorx. Including over 15 years in management and consulting positions.
Given this wide experience and having seen professionals being successful, and not being successful. This gave me the opportunity to work with different kinds of people from different backgrounds and cultures facing many difficult situations through the years. It also gave me the exposure to various industries like communication, petroleum, architecture, medical and much more.
I have analyzed and prepared highly effective programs to help young and experienced professionals to be successful practitioners.
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Reviews
By Simon Hunt on 7/13/2026
Probably the best course for an EXTREMELY boring industry focus. I struggled getting through this, but it was better than the other one i tried. Got promoted to a Manual Test Engineer position and thought id learn more which is why i decided to get this cert.
By Clyde Lewis on 6/8/2026
I like that you go through exam question after the section but I wish the section spent a bit more time on the differnce between Verify and validation especially in real world scenarios
By Simona Diamandieva-Ilieva on 3/20/2026
I highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for the ISTQB exam. The content is clear, well-structured, and perfectly aligned with the syllabus, which made it much easier to understand even the more complex topics. Thanks to this course and following the syllabus closely, I was able to pass my ISTQB exam on my first attempt with an 85% score. It was an excellent learning experience and definitely worth it!
By Tristan Darza on 3/17/2026
Very thorough and informative. I was able to score 80% on my first mock exam right after finishing the course, so it clearly works well. The short video lengths and questions following every few videos really helped me solidify what I was learning and to become aware of which points I needed to focus on for the exam. A few minor things that I would note are that some words like ¨test suite¨ and a few others were repeatedly mispronounced. Also, there were moments during the lesson where I was told to refer to the graph, but the screen had no graph to be shown. Also, the practice questions for using risk likelihood and risk impact came before being taught that specific lesson. All just minor details, but they did throw me off at times. Overall, I would recommend taking this course to study for the ISTQB foundation exam, while just taking note that it misses on some minor details at times.
By Gina-Marie Guyette on 3/16/2026
A pace that is slow enough to absorb but fast enough to learn something worthwhile each time + Graphics that match and enhance what is discussed + minimal words on the screen + reasoning at the point of peculiar statements (none of that save all the questions until the end stuff that happens in other courses) + sound that is clear and not distracting (loud music, long intro and outro per video). In my humble opinion, this course presents a high standard the majority of online learning does not clear.
By th k on 3/12/2026
This course is amazing. I am half through and it is so easy to understand. The only think I didn't understand is the example with the banks, but ok I guess that is because English is not my native language. I am really grateful for this course because I feel more confident to book a date for the ISTQB Foundation Level test.
By Charles Dobbs on 2/20/2026
Thank you, Maged! Using your course as the backbone of my training plan I am happy to share that I passed today with 87%. A lot of the subject matter that I was most comfortable with didn't even appear on the actual exam, but I was prepared for the difficult questions, roundabout framing, and outright word trickery some of the questions displayed by using the strategies you taught us. And it is true, the first thing you need to learn and ingrain in your brain is the difference between verification and validation--thank you for championing that, because it showed up in my first question!
By Byron on 2/17/2026
%I passed the ISTQB exam successfully (80/100%) thanks to his course! Thank you very much, the content is accurate with great tips and advice, I recommend!
By Dmytro Neporozhnii on 1/19/2026
Even though the information in the course is well structured and explained clearly, there is too much of dynamic content and graphics that makes it difficult to focus on the content
By Mohanam Aravazhi on 12/9/2025
Very informative, It helps me to move one step forward to my exam. Will provide an update on how did my exam go. Thank you so much for useful material and course
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












