The Software Testing sub-domain covers our ISTQB training for testers, QA engineers, project managers and software quality officers. Our catalogue covers the ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester, ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester and ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certifications. Whether you prepare your first ISTQB certification or target the Test Manager level, you will find the training matching your level, delivered in Geneva, Lausanne or virtual classroom by working testers and test managers.
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ISTQB® Foundation Level Certified Tester Training. Earn the ISTQB certification and enhance your skills in software testing.
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Prepare for the ISTQB®, Agile Tester certification and master Agile software testing to boost your career.
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ISTQB® Test Manager Training: Become an expert in test management, prepare for certification, and boost your career.
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Software testing has become, in 2026, a structuring discipline of application delivery. Functional tests, integration tests, performance tests, security tests, user acceptance tests: software quality directly impacts the reliability of applications in production. In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, insurance companies, international organisations, software vendors and industrial companies structure their QA teams around ISTQB-certified profiles.
Following a recognised ISTQB training opens access to highly valued roles: certified tester, QA engineer, test automation engineer, test analyst, test manager. The ISTQB certification is the international standard of the test profession and is recognised by most recruiters in Switzerland. Investing in an ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification enhances your profile in a segment where demand often exceeds supply, particularly in finance, insurance and international organisations.
ITTA offers a catalogue dedicated to software testing, from Foundation Certified Tester to Advanced Test Manager, including the specialised Agile Tester module. Each session is built around practical cases inspired by the daily work of projects in French-speaking Switzerland, with limited group sizes to enable personalised support.
Whether you are a beginner tester, QA engineer, project manager, business analyst or software quality officer, our training in Geneva and Lausanne provides the methods and common vocabulary to pass your target certification and access the most sought-after test positions.
The ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester training lays the basics of the ISTQB framework, the international standard of the testing profession. The programme covers the fundamentals of testing (principles, process, levels and types of tests), test design techniques (black box, white box, experience-based), test management, tools and the psychology of testing. This training suits beginner testers, profiles transitioning to test, business analysts moving closer to QA and anyone joining a test team. It prepares for the internationally recognised ISTQB Foundation certification.
The ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester training complements the Foundation foundation with an Agile specialisation, particularly useful in Scrum teams. The programme covers the fundamentals of testing in Agile context, ATDD and BDD methods, test automation in sprints, tester and developer collaboration, and test integration in CI/CD pipelines. This training suits testers working in Scrum or SAFe teams, QA engineers and Agile profiles wishing to reinforce the test dimension.
The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager training targets experienced profiles who drive a test team or project. The programme deepens test process management, strategic test planning, risk management, resource allocation, indicator-driven steering, test team management and change conduct. This certification is highly valued by recruiters and constitutes a major step in a QA career, particularly for QA managers and test managers in finance, insurance and international organisations.
A newcomer to testing starts with ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester to acquire vocabulary and fundamentals. A tester working in an Agile team complements Foundation with ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester. A confirmed test manager or QA officer progresses to ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager after confirmed experience. A business analyst or project manager interacting frequently with QA teams benefits from Foundation to share common vocabulary. Our pedagogical team guides you towards the sequence suited to your role and level.
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
Software testing fits into a broader development and quality ecosystem. Agile and Scrum training brings PSM, PSPO and SAFe certifications, complementary for testers in Scrum teams. The CI/CD versioning and delivery sub-domain covers Git, GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins, where automated tests integrate. Object-oriented programming and programming languages training brings Python, Java and JavaScript, essential to test automation engineers. The business analysis sub-domain reinforces the dialogue between testers and BAs. Process and Lean management training structures the continuous improvement approach, naturally compatible with software quality.
Several evolutions are shaping the test profession in 2026. Test automation is intensifying, with growing power of frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) and native integration into CI/CD pipelines. Shift-left testing brings tests closer to development, with testers integrated in Scrum sprints from the start. AI agents (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, mabl, Testim) accelerate test case writing, automated test maintenance and regression detection. Performance and security tests gain importance with distributed architectures. The ISTQB framework progressively integrates these evolutions in its Foundation and Advanced programmes. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these trends to remain aligned with current company practices.
All our software testing training courses are available on-site in our Geneva (Route des Jeunes 35) and Lausanne (Avenue de Mon-Repos 24) centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a live trainer. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles, which makes registration fast and planning smooth for working testers. Each session includes practical cases and ISTQB exam-style questions. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your internal stack (testing tools, automation frameworks, Agile methods). Several professional funding paths can be considered depending on your profile and employer.
ITTA is a certified training centre based in French-speaking Switzerland, official partner of ISTQB. Our software testing trainers are testers and test managers active in production projects for Swiss and international companies, allowing them to share current concrete cases and test cases actually used. The catalogue regroups our training courses covering ISTQB Foundation, Foundation Agile Tester and Advanced Test Manager. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing the exam and identifying the funding solutions that fit your professional situation.
Is test experience required before ISTQB Foundation?
No. The ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester training is designed for profiles without prior test experience and is often the first official step of a QA career. Analytical logic and an eye for detail are assets.
What is the difference between ISTQB Foundation and Advanced?
ISTQB Foundation is the entry level, accessible without specific prerequisites. ISTQB Advanced (Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst) targets experienced profiles (generally 3 years and more) and deepens steering, analysis and the technical dimension of test. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your experience.
Is the ISTQB certification recognised in Switzerland?
Yes, ISTQB is the international standard of the test profession, recognised by recruiters and present in most tester, QA and test manager job descriptions. The certification is regularly requested in international organisations, banks and software vendors.
Are your test courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire software testing catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your internal stack and methods (Agile, V, hybrid). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.
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Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 06:00 pm.
