Combined ISTQB & IREB Certification Pathway

IREB
ISTQB
Quality and Testing

Boost your QA career with a dual certification strategy. This program combines the globally recognized ISTQB Foundation Level for software testing with the IREB CPRE Foundation for requirements engineering to provide a comprehensive QA and RE skillset.

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Anja will gladly help you further with any personal or in-company needs you might have.

Anja van Ackern
Training Advisor 

+41 43 288 88 55
anja.vanackern@xebia.com 

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What will I learn?

You’ll master both domains of software quality: from testing to requirements engineering. Gain structured skills—from designing effective tests and understanding agile testing techniques, to eliciting, documenting, and managing requirements. Benefit from aligned terminology via the ISTQB–IREB glossary alliance, ensuring clarity across both professions.

Key takeaways

  1. Earn both ISTQB Foundation and IREB CPRE certifications for a broader skill base
  2. Understand end-to-end QA workflows: testing and requirement engineering
  3. Use aligned terminology across both domains for greater clarity and effectiveness
  4. Strengthen your versatility and market competitiveness

Program

This integrated pathway spans 4 days (or modular delivery), combining ISTQB and IREB foundational content. You’ll receive expert instruction, case studies, exam simulations, and practice sample questions—all in one coherent journey.

Dive into software testing fundamentals: testing principles, levels, lifecycle, techniques, and defect concepts. Explore both traditional and agile testing methods, forming the solid technical grounding for integrated QA practices.

Who is it for?

This integrated training is perfect for professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in both software testing and requirements engineering. Ideal for testers, QA engineers, business analysts, and product owners, the course offers a unique opportunity to earn two globally recognized certifications in one streamlined program. Expand your capabilities and boost your career with a solid foundation in quality assurance and requirements best practices.

Requirements

No prior certifications required (recommended for those aiming high)

ISTQB Foundation Level recommended before attempting advanced testing tracks

Open mindset for learning interdisciplinary QA & RE approaches

Why should I follow this training?

Dual Certification Advantage

Strengthen your credentials with two internationally recognized certificates.

Cross-domain Clarity

Learn with aligned terminology as promoted by the ISTQB–IREB glossary initiative.

Sharper QA & RE Skills

Develop core testing techniques while mastering practical requirements engineering.

Exam and Certification

Both the ISTQB Foundation Level and IREB CPRE Foundation Level exams are included and can be taken at the end of the course. Certificates are internationally recognized and highly valued.

What else
should I know?

Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email with logistical details. A week before training, you’ll be invited to share dietary preferences. The course is offered in open or in-company formats and can be delivered in one complete block or distributed across multiple sessions.

Course information

Combined ISTQB & IREB foundation training (4 days total)

Hands-on exercises, exam simulations, and aligned terminology

Covers software testing and requirements engineering fundamentals

Ideal for testers, analysts, and QA professionals

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