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What you're
probably asking.

The questions that come up most. If yours isn't here - reply to any email I send you. Actually me, usually within 24 hours.

01

BEFORE YOU BUY

Is it for me?

Q 00

Do I need CTFL (Foundation Level) before this?

For the course - no. You can watch the lectures, take the quizzes, and learn the material with just QA experience.

For the official ISTQB CT-AI exam - yes. ISTQB requires CTFL as a prerequisite to register for CT-AI. If you want certification, sit CTFL first (separate exam, ~€180), then CT-AI. If you want the knowledge, skip ahead.

The course content barely overlaps with CTFL anyway. Holding CTFL doesn't save you time here - it just unlocks the cert booking.

Q 01

I'm a junior QA. Will I understand this?

Yes, if you have 1+ year of QA experience. The course assumes you know what functional testing, test cases, and defect tracking are. It doesn't assume you know what a neural network is - that's what I'm here to explain.

If you've never done QA before, start with ISTQB Foundation Level first, then come back.

Q 02

I've been in QA for 10+ years. Is this too basic?

Probably not. The course focuses on AI-specific topics - which even 10-year veterans rarely have hands-on experience with. Concepts like neuron coverage, metamorphic testing, and concept drift are new territory regardless of how many years you've done traditional QA.

Q 03

Do I need to code?

No. This course is for QA engineers, not ML engineers. Zero coding required. We look at model outputs, test strategies, quality metrics - not how to train models yourself.

Q 04

Is this better than the official ISTQB accredited course?

Different, not "better." Accredited providers give you 4 days of live training - great if you have €1,500-3,000 and the time off.

This course gives you 30 min/day for 8 weeks - better for people who can't take a week off, or who prefer to learn at their own pace. Both prepare you for the same exam. Both work.

02

FORMAT & PACE

How does it actually work?

Q 05

Do I have to watch one lecture per day?

No. Daily drip is the suggested rhythm, not a forced one. All 63 lectures unlock when you enroll. Binge over a weekend, or spread across 4 months - your call.

People who keep the daily rhythm tend to finish more often than people who batch-watch. I'll publish actual cohort completion numbers once enough students complete the first launch.

Q 06

How long are the lectures?

5-15 minutes each. Most are 6-10 min. Total runtime ~9 hours across 63 lectures.

Q 07

What's the AI mentor bot?

A Telegram bot built on Claude Opus 4.7 with retrieval against the course material itself - syllabus, lecture content, exam questions, and a Kai persona profile. When you're stuck on a concept, it pulls the actual lecture context instead of guessing - not a generic ChatGPT wrapper.

24/7. Available throughout your access window.

Q 08

Is there a community?

A private Telegram group for enrolled students. Not a requirement - the course works solo - but it helps.

03

CERTIFICATION

About the exam.

Q 09

Is the ISTQB CT-AI exam included?

No. You book the exam separately through an ISTQB-accredited testing center. Cost is typically €180-230 depending on region.

This course prepares you - it doesn't sell the certification. The exam is run by independent testing boards.

Q 10

Do I get a course completion certificate?

Yes - a course completion certificate with a verification URL, shareable to LinkedIn. It's not an ISTQB certification, but it shows employers you completed structured AI testing training.

Q 11

Will I be ready for the CT-AI exam?

100% of the ISTQB CT-AI syllabus is covered. You get 300 exam questions + a quiz after every lecture with explanations and an exam simulator in real format. If you finish the course, you're ready.

This preps the CT-AI v1.0 exam, which stays bookable through roughly April 2027.

Q 12

What if I don't pass the CT-AI exam?

ISTQB allows multiple attempts - they charge the exam fee each time, but my course stays available. You can re-watch modules, retake the simulator, and re-sit the exam.

04

TECHNICAL

Access & devices.

Q 13

Can I watch on mobile?

Yes. Fully mobile-responsive. Works on iOS, Android, tablets. There's also a Telegram Mini App version - the commute-friendly way to do a lecture.

Q 14

In which languages?

Video and quiz content fully in English, Russian, Ukrainian. Bot interface and email subjects also support Polish and Korean (with English fallback for the longer content).

Q 15

How long do I have access?

6 months after enrollment. Enough time to finish, take the exam, and reference back for review.

05

PAYMENT

Money, refunds, taxes.

Q 16

How much is it?

€249 single payment, or 3 × €99 monthly. All-in - no hidden upsells, no premium tier, no "pro" version. Same course for everyone.

Founders' price right now: €149. Through 5 July 2026 23:59 CET. Honest reason for the discount: RU and UK audio tracks are mid-dub (50/63 dubbed; the rest ship within a few weeks of launch). Full English audio + RU/UK subtitles available today; lectures fall back to English audio where the dub isn't ready yet. If that's a dealbreaker for you - wait. If not - €149 + 6 months access on the same course.

Q 17

What's the refund policy?

14-day money-back guarantee. If the course is not for you, write to us within 14 days of your purchase and you get a full refund. No interrogation, no hoops. This sits on top of your legal right of withdrawal under EU law, so you are covered either way. Refunds land within 14 days of your request.

Q 18

Is VAT / tax included?

Prices shown are ex-VAT. VAT calculated at checkout based on your billing country. EU businesses with a VIES-verified VAT number pay zero VAT (reverse charge).

Q 19

Do you offer discounts?

No permanent discounts. Occasional specific-event pricing (Black Friday, course anniversary). I'd rather keep the price stable than run constant fake urgency.

06

TEAMS / B2B

For QA teams.

Q 20

Can my company buy team seats?

Yes. See the Teams page for volume pricing and manager dashboard details. NET 30 invoicing, PO supported.

Q 21

Can we get a pilot before committing?

Yes - 3-seat pilot available. Email teams@ainastasia.ai for terms.

Q 22

Can I "convince my boss" to approve the budget?

Yes - grab the "Convince Your Boss" kit. Includes a pre-filled approval email, a one-page PDF comparing costs vs classroom training, and ROI calculation.

Free. Download here.

Still stuck?

If your question isn't here, reply to any email I send you. That goes to my inbox, not a support ticket queue. Usually within 24 hours.

- HELLO@AINASTASIA.AI