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Should I use Atsqa?

Non-profit provider of ISTQB software testing certifications, exams, micro-credentials, and training - atsqa.org

· 1 month ago

Buy if you need official ISTQB certification — AT*SQA is the official exam provider, a non-profit, with training from $39. Skip it if you just want to learn testing; free syllabi and cheap courses teach more for less.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources; independent reviews are thin and most testimonials are self-published on AT*SQA/ASTQB properties.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo independent usability evidence found
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

From $39

Training

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
ISTQB examsVaries by level

Best for

  • QA pros needing official ISTQB certification
  • US testers registering via ASTQB
  • Employers requiring credentialed testers
  • Career switchers proving testing knowledge

Not for

  • Devs wanting hands-on testing skills — certs don't teach tooling
  • Teams shopping for testing software — this sells exams, not tools
  • Testers with no employer or career need for ISTQB
  • Anyone expecting deep independent review coverage before paying

Gotchas - check before you buy

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The 'free' micro-credential exam is bundled with an ISTQB exam purchase — not standalone free.

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$99 retakes apply only to select exams (AI, Test Management), not all certifications.

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Proctoring rules are strict: no printing or screenshots. Read the proctor guide before booking.

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Hudson Rock lists credentials in infostealer databases. Use a unique password.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Official global ISTQB exam provider — ASTQB's designated exam body
  • Non-profit organization
  • Training starts at just $39
  • $99 retake pricing on select ISTQB exams
  • Staff actively answers buyer questions on Reddit

Cons

  • Reddit users openly question whether it's legitimate
  • Free micro-credential requires purchasing an ISTQB exam first
  • Most visible testimonials are self-published on its own sites
  • Tiny social footprint: 249 Facebook likes

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No breach disclosures found; atsqa.org credentials appear in infostealer log databases per Hudson Rock.

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  • Domain appears in infostealer credential database, Hudson Rock's database flags credentials among stealer-log data — likely user password reuse, not a confirmed AT*SQA breach. Use unique credentials.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • From $39

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Training from $39, $99 retakes, nonprofit
  • Ease of use. No independent usability evidence found
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Certs, micro-credentials, training, webinars, tool directories
  • Support quality: 4/5. Staff actively answers Reddit questions
  • Security posture: 3/5. Security page exists; domain in stealer-log database
  • $39 Training from self-paced courses
  • $99 Exam retakes select ISTQB exams (AI, Test Mgmt)
  • Non-profit Organization official global ISTQB exam provider
  • 249 Facebook following likes on Tampa, FL page

Pricing

Training

From $39

  • Self-paced testing courses
  • Micro-credential prep

ISTQB exams

Varies by level

  • Foundation through Expert levels
  • $99 retakes on select exams

Security

No breach disclosures found; atsqa.org credentials appear in infostealer log databases per Hudson Rock.

  • Domain appears in infostealer credential databaseHudson Rock's database flags credentials among stealer-log data — likely user password reuse, not a confirmed AT*SQA breach. Use unique credentials.10

Alternatives

Compare Atsqa with each alternative.

  • iSQI

    Alternate official ISTQB exam provider, strong in Europe.

    Atsqa vs iSQI

  • Official ISTQB syllabi

    Free official syllabi let you self-study before paying for exams.

  • Udemy

    Cheap testing courses for skills without certification costs.

    Atsqa vs Udemy
Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources; independent reviews are thin and most testimonials are self-published on AT*SQA/ASTQB properties.

Official nonprofit ISTQB exam body: buy if you need the cert, skip if you just want skills. Training from $39.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources; independent reviews are thin and most testimonials are self-published on AT*SQA/ASTQB properties.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Who Is the Best Choice for ISTQB Exams Worldwide — ASTQBastqb.org
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  2. ISTQB Exam Pricing FAQ — AT*SQAatsqa.org
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  3. Official Registration for ISTQB, ASTQB, & AT*SQA Examsatsqa.org
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  4. Get a Free Micro-Credential Exam with Your ISTQB Examatsqa.org
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  5. $99 Retakes on ISTQB AI Examsatsqa.org
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  6. AT*SQA / ASTQB Proctor Guideatsqa.org
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  7. Is AT*SQA legit or a scam? — r/QualityAssurancereddit.com
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  8. Reviews of AT*SQA (self-published)atsqa.org
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  9. atsqa.org check — Scamadviserscamadviser.com
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  10. Hudson Rock infostealer domain checkhudsonrock.com
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  11. AT*SQA product security pageatsqa.org
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  12. ATSQA Facebook page, Tampa FLfacebook.com
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