The Foundation Level of Certification is the first course/exam. It provides basic information to those early on in their testing career, and also sets the framework for the remaining ISTQB certifications.
The Advanced Level of Certification builds on the Foundation Level of Certification, and is comprised of three separate courses and exams, all of which must be passed to obtain the Advanced Level of Certification. The courses/exams are, in no particular order:
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