The debate on Testing certifications is still going on.. Below are some differences and my experiences on ISTQB Foundations certification and AST’s BBST Foundations course:
| ISTQB Foundations | AST’s BBST Foundations | |
| Focus | Indirectly forces candidates to mug up/memorize the book | Directly forces the students to think, learn, understand and apply.There is no other option left for students. |