Software testing basics course

Master a promising IT profession after 2 months

This course is created for students without technical background. Within 2 months, you will gain the neccesary skills and knowledge to get a job of a junior QA engineer.

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Tuition fee

260 €

Course duration

8 weeks

Frequency of classes

2 times a week

Who is this course for?

We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about software testing or begin an IT career. You do not need to have technical education or special skills at the start of the course.

The main things are your desire and willingness to learn from QA experts.

The course program

Course objectives

Tester’s responsibilities
The role of testing in software development
Project team
Testing approaches and prioritization of checks

Defects: description and structure

Description and structure of defects
Rules for setting severity
Common mistakes in describing defects and ways to avoid them

Introductory lesson

Jira bug- and issue-tracking system
Corporate wiki (knowledge base) and email
Screen and video capture utilities
Using testing tools

Test documentation

Test survey, acceptance sheet
Checklist for testing mobile and web applications
Test case: structure and detail, test management tools

Testing approaches

Prioritization of checks execution
Test levels (degrees of coverage)
Test activities

Upon completion of the course, all students will receive personal certificates. Contact your administrator to verify its authenticity.

The students showing the most notable achievements will receive letters of recommendation, which will greatly complement the resume of a junior QA tester.

What will you get on the course?

11
lectures
5
practical tasks
1
final exam
certificate

Also, students should do homework to fully understand the nuances of the testing process. Feedback from the tutor will help effectively correct their mistakes.

Meet the course tutors

Our tutors are leading testers from international IT companies. Each of them has more than 3 years of work experience in the QA industry.

Nadieżda Mileiko

Software testing specialst

Jana Kazakova-Brede

QA specialist

Anna Safina

QA specialist

It's never too late to learn. It's just worth getting started.

Dont't be afraid to change yourself and the world for the better.

The kwonledge and skills that students use, showing high results are the highest reward for a tutor.

What is the learning process?

Classes are held twice a week on a real-time schedule when the tutor communicates with a group.
A student gets access to Jira (bug-and issue-tracking system) and a corporate wiki.
You will receive simple homework on weekdays, difficult homework – mostly on weekends.
The tutor provides detailed feedback on each homework assignment and practical task.
The course ends with a final exam.

What will you learn?

Compile test documentation
Work with fields when describing defects
Write test reports
Communicate with the project team
Consider the stages of a typical defect life cycle
Achieve full coverage in software testing
Prepare attachments for defects

What will you get
at the end of the course?

Robust testing skills

Personalized certificate

20% discount on the QA English basics course

Why should you choose QA Academy?

Useful information

93% of our graduates note the informativeness of lectures and the usefulness of practical exercises in the courses.

Immersion in the profession

Students perform tasks from the real work experience of software testers.

Relevant knowledge

The training plan is designed to teach in-demand QA specialists, so it is constantly being improved.

Handy educational materials

Students get access to the wiki, as well as all the basic testing tools.

Tutors’ willing to help

Classes are held in real-time. All webinars are interactive and include a Q&A module.

Team spirit

A friendly atmosphere helps students reveal their potential and acquire soft skills that are needed for a tester.

Software testing basics course will be your start in making a brilliant career in the information technology industry. You will acquire QA skills and learn how to evaluate the quality of software products under the guidance of our seasoned tutors.

Studying at QA Academy is suitable for:

University students who want to learn a new profession
IT professionals who seek to develop their QA competencies
And anyone who wants to try their hand at the software quality assurance industry.

Classes are held online, so you can take a software testing course from any place. Twice a week, tutors meet with the group in real-time, share their professional experience and answer students' questions. The program also includes practical and homework assignments to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The skills in the software testing course will allow graduates to apply for the position of a junior QA engineer. You will master a promising IT profession with QA Academy!

Software testing basics

Who is this course for?

The course program

What will you get on the course?