ISTQB Roadmap 2026
6 phases · 6 weeks · build one project in every phase.
Step-by-step plan
- Testing objectives
- Error, defect, failure
- Seven principles
- Test process activities
- Testware and traceability
Project: Write test conditions and a traceability matrix for a simple login and registration module.
- SDLC models
- TDD, ATDD and BDD
- Test levels
- Test types
- Maintenance testing
Project: Write five BDD scenarios and map tests to levels for a food ordering app feature.
- Review process
- Review roles
- Review types
- Static analysis
- User story checklists
Project: Review a sample requirements document and log at least fifteen anomalies with suggestions.
- Equivalence partitioning
- Boundary value analysis
- Decision tables
- State transition testing
- Coverage calculation
Project: Design technique-based test cases for a loan eligibility form and an order status workflow.
- Statement and branch coverage
- Exploratory testing
- Acceptance criteria
- Estimation
- Risk-based testing
Project: Create a test plan with risk matrix, three-point estimate and exploratory charters for a payment feature.
- Defect reports
- Configuration management
- Tool benefits and risks
- Sample exams
- Glossary revision
Project: Log ten quality defect reports in Jira and score above 32 in three timed sample exams.
Practise each topic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn ISTQB?
Following this roadmap takes about 6 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.
What should I learn first in ISTQB?
Start with phase 1: Testing objectives, Error, defect, failure, Seven principles. Build the phase project before moving on.
How do I know I am job-ready in ISTQB?
When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.