How to get free training for ISTQB exams

For anyone studying for the ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) or ISTQB Advanced exams, there exists a huge range of training options. These training options include classroom-led, e-learning or simply teaching yourself. By scouring the internet, it is possible to find free ISTQB training. However, this training is normally free for a reason (i.e. it’s probably out-of-date and very poor in quality). With Free ISTQB training, you have no guarantee of what you are being taught is actually correct, and more importantly if it will actually be in the exam.

It is understandable that people search for free ISTQB training, as not everyone has the luxury of having the money to invest in paid training. However, a good ISTQB Training Provider should be able to provide you with some level of free ISTQB training in the form of free demos, free samples, free exam questions etc.

So, be wary of free training you find on the internet. But, do contact training companies and ask for free samples or even better, ask for a discount on their ISTQB Training Products.

How to get free training for ISTQB exams

ISTQB Multi-User License for e-learning Training

Many companies are electing to train their software testers via e-learning / distance-learning and saving a huge amount of money by using a multi-user (or company-wide) training license. There are several reasons why training to achieve ISTQB certifications should adopt this approach.

The first reason is cost. In times such as these, it is imperative that companies train their testers in the most cost-effective way. The traditional classroom-led training is incredibly expensive in comparison to e-learning. Each individual must be paid for, which is often a considerably large sum of money. But, this is not the only cost, as the company has to also let the individual attend the training course. This will result in paid time away from work, where they could have been contributing to the development of a product. By choosing a multi-user (or company-wide) training license, a company has a one-off payment that will allow them to train their entire company in training such as ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced or even the new MATA (Mobile App Testing Associate).

The second major benefit to using a multi-user (or company-wide) training license is the incredible flexibility. The training can be done at anytime of the day from anywhere. Typically the license provided will mean you will have the full course content to host on your own server, or simply hand-out to the individual testers of your company. This allows the testers to study at home or even traveling to work, which in effect reduces the time missed from actual work. Many companies will purchase a license to allow a tester to complete ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced or MATA certifications as one of their objectives for the year. This takes the burden of training entirely from the company.

If you are serious about ISTQB training this year, and want the most simplest, time-saving and cost-effective way to do it, then look no further than the extensive Testing4Success Training Catalog today. Their training team is on-hand to answer any questions you have about e-learning or multi-user licenses.

ISTQB Multi-User License for e-learning Training

ISTQB Foundation Agile Testing Certification

Some exciting news was recently announced for anyone who has, or plans to obtain the ISTQB Foundation certificate in software testing. Recently, the ISTQB announced that it was going to launch an Agile testing add-on to the foundation certification in 2014.

The ISTQB Foundation certificate, often referred to as the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the world’s most common certification in software testing. Tens of thousands of testers hold this certificate, and many have achieved this a long time ago. So this is great news for anyone who would like to freshen-up that old certification and bring it right up to date with an Agile add-on.

Testing within an Agile environment is common-place today and so this training news will certainly be of interest. Full details of the syllabus or exam details have not yet been released. We will certainly be updating the testing community as soon as we know more.

ISTQB Foundation Agile Testing Certification