The passing mark for the CTFL_Syll2018 exam is 65% (26/40 points), and the official registration fee is ~160–250 USD / ~140–220 EUR (varies by region/provider). One practical note: the fee buys a single attempt — a retake is charged in full again. Protect that spend by rehearsing first: drill 365 practice questions at NewPassLeader under timed conditions until your scores clear the passing mark with margin, then book.

Registration for the ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018) goes through these official channels:

• iSQI Official Registration
• ISTQB Global Board List

One scheduling detail: the CTFL_Syll2018 exam is delivered Computer-based (onsite test center or online remote proctored) — plan accordingly when you book.

The CTFL_Syll2018 exam — officially the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018) — is ISQI's certification test for professionals working with its technologies, and passing it earns the Certified Tester Foundation Level certification at the Foundation level. Because it is vendor-issued and skills-based, employers can compare candidates on it directly — that is what keeps it valuable. It also connects naturally to ISTQB Advanced Level, ISTQB Expert Level, Agile Tester Extension.

Yes — NewPassLeader publishes a free PDF demo of the CTFL_Syll2018 practice questions, printable if you prefer paper, so you can evaluate the content and verified answers before paying anything. Once you purchase, 365 days of free updates are included, and if the product expires, the update service renews at a 50% discount from your member zone.

The ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018) syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Test Techniques (29%), Fundamentals of Testing (20%), and Test Management (20%). The complete weighted outline is in the syllabus section above — it is the map your preparation should follow.

No formal prerequisites; no prior certification required

Vendor criteria do change, so before scheduling, verify the latest requirements on the official ISQI exam page.

ISQI lists these training resources for the ISQI ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Syllabus 2018):

• ISTQB Accredited Training Providers
• iSQI Recommended Training

Formal training teaches the concepts; offline-capable practice makes them available whenever you have a spare ten minutes. Add 365 practice questions from NewPassLeader to either resource and preparation stops depending on free weekends.

Delivery first: download immediately after payment, with an email copy arriving within one minute. If 2 hours pass with no email, check spam and contact our support team. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the software on.

If you take the CTFL_Syll2018 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, the NewPassLeader money back guarantee applies: file within 2 days of the exam with a scanned enrollment slip and the official score report (PDF), and the claim is processed within 7 days. The candidate name must match the payer name; the policy excludes exams taken within 3 days of purchase, purchases never used in an actual exam attempt, free materials, and expired orders. If you would rather keep preparing, exchange the product for two free exam packages of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

You will face 40 questions within 60 (75 if non-native language) on the CTFL_Syll2018 exam. That ratio makes time management a scored skill, and it is best trained offline where you cannot be distracted: run timed mocks in the NewPassLeader Windows engine or app, and let the pacing rhythm settle in before exam day.