training organisation and offers the ISTQB catalogue: ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester (CTFL), ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester and ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM). Covers software testing fundamentals, agile testing, test management, test design techniques (black-box, white-box), reviews, defect management and testing process organisation. Training delivered in Geneva, Lausanne and interactive virtual classroom by ISTQB-certified test consultants active in production.
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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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ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is the worldwide reference body for software tester certification. Founded in 2002, it federates more than 70 national boards and has delivered certifications to many professionals worldwide. The ISTQB scheme is structured in three levels: Foundation Level (entry), Advanced Level (specialisation Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst) and Expert Level (strategic expertise). Specific certifications also cover modern approaches: Agile Tester, Mobile Application Testing, Performance Testing, AI Testing.
In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries, scale-ups, IT services companies and software publishers widely recruit ISTQB-certified profiles. Certification has become a prerequisite in most job offers for software tester, QA engineer, test manager and QA consultant in Switzerland. training organisation and offers the Foundation Level, Agile Tester and Advanced Level Test Manager catalogue, on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an ISTQB-certified test consultant live.
Following a recognised ISTQB training opens access to highly demanded roles: software tester, QA engineer, test automation engineer, test analyst, test manager, software quality manager, QA consultant. ISTQB certifications constitute a recognised common language between testers, developers, project managers and clients, structuring communication around the testing process and software quality.
Whether you are preparing your first ISTQB Foundation Level certification, ramping up on agile testing, or targeting the Advanced Test Manager level, our ISTQB training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester is a widely used tool training to validate software testing fundamentals. The programme covers testing fundamentals (principles, process, psychology), testing in the software lifecycle (V-model, iterative, agile), test levels (component, integration, system, acceptance), test types (functional, non-functional, structural), design techniques (black-box, white-box, experience-based), test management (organisation, estimation, monitoring, risk management), and test support tools. This certification is the natural entry into the ISTQB path.
ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester covers testing in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, XP). The programme addresses Agile Manifesto values and principles, the role of the tester in an agile team, agile testing techniques and methods (ATDD, BDD, exploratory testing), test estimation and planning in iterations, continuous feedback, automation and continuous integration. Targets testers and QA engineers working in Scrum, Kanban or SAFe contexts.
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager is a widely used tool certification for test managers and software quality managers. The programme covers the testing process at the organisational level, test planning and monitoring, product and project risk analysis, estimation methods, test management, continuous process improvement, test team management, reviews and standards, and defect management at the strategic level. Prerequisite: ISTQB Foundation Level. Targets test managers, quality managers and senior QA consultants.
ISTQB certifications fit into a broader software development and quality ecosystem. The software testing sub-domain regroups all ISTQB courses. The business analysis domain is complementary for profiles covering requirements expression (IIBA, BABOK), upstream prerequisite of testing. The agile and Scrum sub-domain covers the agile methodologies in which agile testing fits (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). The CI/CD versioning delivery sub-domain deepens automation and continuous integration, the context in which automated tests execute. The development domain regroups all technical skills.
ISTQB continues its evolution in 2026 with strong attention on agile testing, automation and artificial intelligence. The Foundation Level CTFL v4.0 syllabus (published in 2023) is now widely deployed and remains the foundation to enter the path. ISTQB AI Testing becomes an emerging topic covering the specificities of AI system testing (bias, drift, explainability). Advanced Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst and Test Manager certifications remain the most visible on the senior career side. ISTQB Mobile Application Testing and ISTQB Performance Testing structure specialised skills. ISTQB certification remains widely recognised in Switzerland and Europe, sought-after in QA job descriptions. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with the official syllabus.
All our ISTQB courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an ISTQB-certified test consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes practical exercises on the official ISTQB syllabus, mock exams, and preparation for the ISTQB exam under real conditions. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your context (software product, agile methodology, regulatory requirements).
training organisation. Our ISTQB trainers are senior test and QA consultants certified ISTQB (Foundation Level, Advanced Test Manager, Advanced Test Analyst, Advanced Technical Test Analyst) active with Swiss and international clients, covering functional testing, automation, agile testing, performance testing, QA management and campaign management. The ISTQB catalogue regroups Foundation Level, Agile Tester and Advanced Level Test Manager training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.
Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete testing cases inspired by Swiss companies’ daily life (banking, healthcare, industry), exercises on design techniques (equivalence, boundary values, state transitions, decision tables), test plans to structure, and product risk analyses to produce. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to present themselves in the best conditions at the ISTQB exam.
Our training is aimed at varied audiences: beginner testers, QA engineers, test automation engineers, test analysts, test managers, software quality managers, project managers, business analysts, developers who want to understand the testing approach, QA-specialised IT services teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
Which ISTQB certification to take first?
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester (CTFL) is the mandatory entry into the ISTQB path. All Advanced level certifications require prior validation of the Foundation Level. For profiles working in agile context, the Foundation Level Agile Tester certification is very complementary after CTFL. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your profile.
Is the ISTQB exam taken at ITTA or elsewhere?
The ISTQB exam takes place in an examination centre accredited by a national ISTQB board (Swiss Testing Board, French Software Testing Board) or online via accredited operators. Our pedagogical team guides you to the most relevant accredited exam and prepares you through mock exams on the official syllabus. Training and exam are organised distinctly.
Is ISTQB complementary to PMP or Prince2?
Yes, ISTQB covers the software quality and testing dimension, while PMP (PMI) and Prince2 (Axelos) cover project management in general. Test manager profiles often combine an ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification with a PMP or Prince2 certification to manage both quality and project aspects. Our catalogues are designed to cover these complementary paths.
Are your ISTQB courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire ISTQB catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your context (software product, agile methodology, regulatory requirements banking, healthcare, industry). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.
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