While roughly remain similar, the 2018 update introduced critical modernization: A Study Guide to the ISTQB® Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus
: High-level view of test planning, estimation, risk management, and defect management.
The 2018 syllabus is organized into six core chapters that cover the lifecycle of testing:
: Covers basic principles, the necessity of testing, objectives, and the standardized test process (planning, monitoring, analysis, design, implementation, execution, and completion).