Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much does the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation course in software testing cost?
- The price of the classroom training course is £750 + VAT. This includes the exam fee
- The price of the online training course is £399 + VAT . This does NOT include the exam fee which can be purchased on the Pearson Vue website for £135
Please check the software testing training course schedule for specific dates and course locations
Q. Does the price include the exam fee?
- All TSG’s ISEB/ISTQB classroom training courses include the exam fee unless otherwise stated
- For the ISEB/ISTQB online training courses the exam needs to be booked separately to the course
Q. Can I purchase an exam without the training course?
- Classroom courses – unfortunately we cannot offer an exam if you have not attended the classroom training course with us, however, you can book an exam independently on the Pearson Vue website
- Online courses – You can purchase an exam voucher code from us which allows you to book the exam on the Pearson Vue website, however, if you have not purchased an online training course from us you will need to book the exam independently on the Pearson Vue website
Q. How can I book a training course?
- You can book and pay on our website using the online booking system
- You can email us and we will provide a quote form for you to complete and return to us to confirm your booking – training@testing-solutions.com
- You can telephone us and we will provide a quote form for you to complete and return to us to confirm your booking – +44 (0) 20 7469 1500
Q. Is there any advice or exam practice for the course?
Yes. We have two videos of one of our trainers giving advice about the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation and ISEB Intermediate courses
Q. Where can I take the software testing training courses?
The training course locations available are:
- Coventry
- Gloucester
- Leeds
- London
- Manchester
- Reading
- Southampton
Please check the software testing training course schedule for specific dates and course locations
Q. Is the ISEB Foundation course the same as the ISTQB Foundation course?
Yes. Please check our ‘Your Questions Answered‘ document for further details
Q. Do I have to do the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation course in software testing before I can do the other software testing training courses?
Yes. The ISEB/ISTQB Foundation course in software testing is compulsory before moving on to the ISEB Intermediate or any of the ISTQB Advanced courses
Q. What courses can I do after the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation course in software testing?
- ISEB Intermediate – this bridges the gap between the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation and the ISTQB Advanced courses. It may be useful if you took the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation course a while ago or if you are not ready to move to the ISTQB Advanced courses that are role based
- ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
- ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
- ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst
Please click on the software testing training course overviews above to find out more about each course or view our career path presentation or ‘What can I do after ISEB/ISTQB Foundation’ document to help you decide which course is right for you.
Q. What is Agile testing?
- Our ‘Quick Reference Guide to Agile Development & Testing’ is very useful to introduce Agile testing
- We are running a number of free Introduction to Agile Testing one day workshops that introduces agile into a testing environment.
- Our ‘Why go Agile’ document provides information about projects that are using agile methods
Q. Is there a certification for Agile testing?
Yes. The Certified Agile Tester training course was introduced in early 2011:
- Certified Agile Tester course overview
- Dates and locations for the Certified Agile Tester trainin course
- How an Agile Certification could be useful for you
- More information about the Certified Agile Tester course
Q. How can I pay for my training course?
- You can book and pay on our website using the secure online booking system
- Once your booking is confirmed an invoice will be raised, once you receive the invoice you can call us to pay using a credit or debit card
- If you are booking through an organisation that uses a PO system, please include the PO number and address to send the invoice when your booking is confirmed and payment will be arranged through your organisation
Q. Can I pay using American Express?
- Unfortunately our systems are unable to take payment from American Express

