training – Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see different prices for the same course?

The course prices are divided into the regular course price and the early bird price with a 10% discount.

How far in advance do I have to book to get the early bird rate with 10% discount?

The early bird price applies up to 8 weeks before the start of the course.

Are the courses funded by the labour office?

There are various funding options for our courses. Unfortunately, the labour office does not fund our courses.

Can I book a course without an exam?

Of course! When booking, simply uncheck the box next to “EXAM scheduled.” That way, you’ll only book the training without the certification exam.

Can I also book just an exam?

You can book your ISTQB exam directly with our certification partner, www.brightest.com.

I would like to do a training course with you with my colleagues. Is there a discount for this?

Please contact us at backoffice@trendig.com and we will provide you with a customised quote.

I'm looking for a classroom course in my area, but can't find one. What can I do?

Contact us at backoffice@trendig.com and we will find out which course is running in your area.

In which languages are the training courses offered?

Training courses are usually held in English or German. If required, we can also provide training in Spanish or Dutch.

I have the ISTQB® CTFL Foundation Level certificate. Which course can I do next?

With the ISTQB CTFL certificate, all other ISTQB courses are open to you, be it the Agile Line, the Core Line or the Specialist Line. You can find more details at www.istqb.org. You can also go straight into the AiU Certified GenAI-Assisted Test Engineer course, where CTFL knowledge also provides a good foundation.

I did the training at trendig, but I can no longer find my certificate. Can anyone help me?

Write to us at backoffice@trendig.com. We will try to find the exam centre responsible for you.

I don't see any dates for the course I want to attend. What can I do?

Write to us at backoffice@trendig.com and we will let you know the next training date.

Where can I find the syllabus for a course?

The syllabus can be found in the grey box at the bottom right of the individual course dates. This is the link to the course page.

How to book an online exam?

When you receive your exam voucher for the online exam, you will also receive all the information you need to book the date and time of your exam.

What requirements must be met for an online exam?

The conditions for the online examination will be announced when you register for the examination.

I have booked an online training course, what technical requirements must be met?

The conditions for the online training course will be announced when you register for the training.

How long is my ISTQB® certificate valid?

Your ISTQB certificate is valid indefinitely.

How long is my IREB® certificate valid?

Your IREB certificate is valid indefinitely.

Can I also book a training course as an in-house course for my team?

Of course, we also offer all training courses as in-house courses exclusively for your team, either on-site at your company or LIVE online.

Why are the webinars called “Online Webinar – Synchronous”?

“Online Webinar – Synchronous” indicates that the session is held live on the internet, with both participants and instructors online together. Unlike recorded (asynchronous) courses or self-paced modules, it allows for direct interaction and immediate exchange.

How much does an ISTQB Foundation Level training course (CTFL) cost, including the exam?