Study Material
Preparing for an ISTQB® certification exam? Always begin with the official ISTQB® study materials for the certification and version of the exam you are taking.
Start with ISTQB®
The official and most up-to-date study materials are published directly by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®).
Select your certification on the ISTQB® website to access the material applicable to the current version of that certification.
Select your certification on the official ISTQB® website and download the latest available syllabus, sample exams and supporting documents.
Preparing for Your Exam
If you are preparing through self-study, we recommend using the official ISTQB® resources as the basis of your preparation.
Your primary study resource. It defines the learning objectives, concepts and subject areas relevant to the certification.
Use the official glossary to understand the terminology and definitions used throughout the ISTQB® certification scheme.
Use the official sample questions and answers to become familiar with the style and structure of questions for your certification.
Additional Study Material
The books below can be useful for additional reading and deeper understanding, but they are not a replacement for the official ISTQB® syllabus and materials.
Some books may relate to previous versions of an ISTQB® syllabus. Always prepare against the syllabus version applicable to the examination you have booked.
Foundation Level
Agile Testing
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