Cost
What does CTFL certification really cost?
Compare three ways to prepare, with the exam fee included, and see the total before you decide.
Three ways to prepare
| Self-study | Practice exams only | Live class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Disciplined readers on a budget | People who know the material and want exam practice | Anyone who wants to be taught, ask questions and be held to a schedule |
| What you get | The free official syllabus and sample exams | simul8R on the real exam screen, explanations, readiness score and weak-area plan | 24 live hours with an instructor, your ISTQB® exam voucher from Brightest, two months of simul8R, class portal and certificate |
| Support | On your own | Study room and FAQ | Instructor, classmates, study room |
| Accountability | You | Your study schedule and reminders | A class calendar |
What is not in the price
With our live class, your ISTQB® CTFL exam voucher from Brightest is included in the class price, so the class price is your total. If you prepare on your own, you pay the exam fee to an exam provider: in the US, ASTQB/AT*SQA exams cost about $229, and other providers set their own fees. A second attempt at the exam is paid to the exam provider.
Prices on this page come from our live price list. Exam fees are approximate and set by the exam providers.