Beginner level

Remote

+ АІ module

QA manual course

Live classes during evening hours

2 months, 3 times per week

Up to 15 students per class

Course materials and classes are in English

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Our graduates work in 700+ companies worldwide

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Your future skillset

Role:

Trainee / Junior QA manual

Knowledge of SDLC and STLC and the basics of Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban development methodologies;

Understanding of the testing fundamentals

Experience with test documentation, namely test cases, checklists, bug reports, test plans;

Manual testing of web and mobile applications: practical skills of finding bugs and creating bug reports;

Basic skills of working with Git and command line;

Understanding of test design techniques; particularly Black Box (boundary value analysis, pairwise testing);

Knowledge of test management systems: TestRail, Azure DevOps;

Basic knowledge of SQL queries and MySQL database;

Understanding of the rules and principles of task estimation;

Knowledge of bug tracking and workflow management tools; working with Jira;

Understanding of client-server architecture and API principles;

REST, SOAP testing with Postman and SoapUI;

Knowledge of automation basics (Selenium IDE, Jmeter).

Example of projects

Your Build a job-ready portfolio like our graduates portfolio

In just 2 months, you will be fully equipped to start a career in QA Manual. To give an idea of what you’ll achieve, here’s our graduate’s first-hand experience. Meet Denys and his portfolio presentation. Now he’s ready for real-world projects — and so will you!

Technologies and software you will add to your toolbox

Find out more about career in QA manual

Get a comprehensive guide on what working in QA manual is like

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Modules

Fundamental testing theory and its application. Test management and bug tracking systems

24 hours

12 topics

Get to know everyone

Introduction to IT. Companies and projects. The concept of testing. The main ISTQB standards

SDLC and STLC. Software development methodologies

Working with requirements: their analysis and compilation

Test documentation

Levels and types of testing

Project and Test management systems. TestRail and Azure DevOps

What is a bug? Bug tracking systems, acquaintance with Jira

Test design techniques. White Box techniques

Black Box test design techniques practice. Pt.1

Black Box test design techniques practice. Pt.2

Estimation. Practice creating test documentation

Testing web applications, web services, and mobile apps

14 hours

7 topics

Web basics (HTML, CSS). Xpath and СSS selectors. Character Encoding

Testing user interfaces (GUI) and web applications

Basics of testing mobile apps

API Testing. JSON. REST

API testing with Postman

API testing with SoapUI

Git and working with command line

Databases. Intro to SQL

6 hours

3 topics

Relational databases. SQL query language. SELECT operator

Comparison predicates, aggregate functions in SQL

Join operations and nested requests

Load testing and QA automation basics. Getting ready for job interviews

8 hours

4 topics

Load testing basics with Apache Jmeter

QA Automation basics (Selenium IDE)

Preparing for job interviews

Exam

Bonus: AI skills for a future-proof career

21 hours

6 topics

self-study

What is AI?
○ Why AI is important?
○ What does AI mean, and how does it work?
○ What AI can and cannot do?

Useful tools and use-cases: Deepl, ChatGPT, Bard, Grammarly, clipdrop.co, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop, Perplexity.ai

How to use AI to find the job that suits you
○ Job boards with AI elements
○ Improving your resume and CV
○ Examples of effective CV and cover letters
○ Preparing for an interview

Useful AI tools to finding a right job: Bard та ChatGPT, Kickresume, JobProfile.io, Resumaker.ai, Jobscan, Yoodli, Interviewsby.ai, Interview Warmup, Interviewing.io

Additional articles to help expand and deepen the topic (articles, videos, and free courses)

AI Dos and don’ts

AI basics and potential in the field of quality assurance (QA)

Applying AI at different stages of testing

Overview of the main AI tools for QA professionals and recommendations for educational resources

Limitations and legal cases

Bonus. Career counselling

2-hours meeting with a professional recruiter

4-hours self-studying of theoretical materials

Create a competitive CV and cover letter and get a personal feedback on them from a professional recruiter‍

Prepare for typical interview questions and hidden pitfalls

Craft a top-notch LinkedIn profile

Discover where to find cool vacancies and how to apply for them

Free individual consultation

We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Get an insight into our approach to tech education and learn what’s possible when studying with us.

Free consultation

Upcoming group’s teacher in May

Co-author of the "

QA manual

" course

Cristian-Catalin Miron

QA Automation Engineer at Amdaris

+3 years

Previously worked as QA Automation Engineer at Endava and Gilat Satellite Networks.

Learn from specialists with first-hand industry experience

Yurii Malyi

Head of Quality Assurance at MHP SE

12+ years as QA Manager/Head of QA. Worked for Celenia, Levi9, Luxoft, Adstream, Comodo, Petrosoft LLC, Kyivstar, Fondy, MagneticOne

Pavel Penkov

QA Lead Engineer at Acronis

5 years of experience as a QA engineer

Iryna Volnyh

QA Lead at Vaimo UK

6 years in QA. Worked for ISM, Vaimo

Anna Kozyuta

Lead QA at SoftServe

11+ years of experience for SoftServe

Evgenia German

QA Tech Lead at Playtika

6+ years of commercial experience as a QA engineer at NetCracker, Lanteria, GlobalLogic

Vasyl Suberlyak

Senior QA Engineer at Ciklum

6+ years of experience. Worked for SoftServe, SEVEN IAC, vNETО

Galina Zvyagintseva

Senior QA Engineer at Infopulse

10+ years of experience. Worked at VavaCars, F3Nix. Dream Team, PlayTech

Cristian-Catalin Miron

QA Automation Engineer at Amdaris

+3 years of experience. Previously worked at Endava and Gilat Satellite Networks.

Antonia Massara

Tour operator → UX designer

Mikaela Söhnchen

Self-employed consultant → UX-Lead

Pavlo Bondarchuk

Shop assistant → Scrum master

Natálie Baranová

Administrative Assistant → Junior QA Manual

Antonio Lupu

Student → React Native Developer (Internship)

Nawara H. Hagentoft

Publishing field → UX writer

Olena Dolhusha

Philologist → Project Manager

Our graduates’ stories

Beetroot Academy students prove it is possible to launch a new career in under a year, but getting started can be the hardest. Get inspired by the stories of our graduates and begin your own journey today.

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Admission process

Step 1

Entry test

Step 2

Talk to us

After successful test results, you’ll have a chat with our educational advisor

Step 3

Admission

If we're a good match, prepare for intensive studies and start your dream career in Tech

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Як ми навчаємо

Ми надаємо більше, ніж просто якісну освіту. Beetroot Academy підтримує своїх студентів на кожному етапі. Ось як:

Перевернутий клас

Вивчай теорію вдома та зосередься на практиці на заняттях.

Живі заняття

Навчайся в Zoom з експертом галузі — до 18 студентів у класі та у вечірній час.

Підтримка

Отримай необхідну допомогу, щоб розпочати нову кар’єру.

Софт-скіли

Навчайся в командах під керівництвом викладача як тімліда.

Працевлаштування

Отримай інструменти та знання, необхідні для першої співбесіди.

Глобальна спільнота

Стань частиною екосистеми Beetroot. Це випускники, ІТ-компанії та партнери по всьому світу.

How we teach

In the 9 years of our work, over 12,000 students have trusted the Academy and joined 700+ companies worldwide after completing our courses. But not only numbers speak of our services. We're honored to be accredited by Almega, a European organization acknowledging education providers. We meet the Swedish quality standards for adult education, and here's what we offer:

Live classes with a teacher

Study theory in our LMS anytime and focus on practice during live classes led by an industry expert.

Personal career coaching with a professional recruiter

Craft a standout CV & LinkedIn profile, learn to ace interviews, and develop a personal job search and development strategy. Get the 6-month support you need to launch your tech career.

Course curriculum from senior experts

Our courses are created and updated by a group of senior specialists who also teach at the Academy outside of work. They ensure our program always meets the market requirements.

Cozy community in the classroom

We teach in small groups of up to 15 people, so you’ll add teamwork to your skillset, too. Help others, get help yourself, and build your soft skills from day one of studying.

Support of the group coordinator

Your coordinator will have your back throughout the course and will help you stay motivated and organized. Their goal is to make your education as comfortable and effective as possible.

Your tech career starts here

Sign up for the course and go through all the admission stages to embark on a new career journey in less than half a year.

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FAQ

Is personal education better than group education?

Personal education isn’t necessarily better than group one, but it is different. The key difference lies in how flexible and personalized it is. Personal education is more individual and doesn’t involve group interaction, as found in group studies. It’s a great fit for those who prefer to learn at their own speed and manage their own schedule. On the other hand, group education is ideal for those who enjoy learning with others and prefer a consistent study pace. So, it comes down to what you value in your learning experience and whether your schedule allows for intensive group studies at a set time each week.

Will I have a portfolio after the course?

At the end of the course, you will defend a graduation project that you can include in your portfolio to show the future employer. This is a project with real tasks that you solve during training. You will build a portfolio of homework assignments that encompass checklists, test cases, bug reports, test plans, and automated test cases.

By completing all homework assignments, which are graded based on three different difficulty levels, you can build a portfolio that includes 2 checklists, 2 test plans, over 20 test cases, and 5+ automated test cases.Additionally, you have the freedom to create more examples of test documentation as you progress through the course. Also, your teacher will be happy to advise you which of the practical or homework assignments can be included in the portfolio.

Do you help with employment?

We do not guarantee 100% employment, but we do everything we can to increase your chances of getting a job. We provide career counseling, where you will learn how to create an effective CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. A professional recruiter will review your work and provide feedback on how to improve it. Moreover, our curriculum is developed by senior authors who also teach and see in practice what junior specialists need to get a job.

Learn more about what we do to make sure your education ends with a job offer on our website.

Where can I find testimonials about the Academy?

Explore our graduates' reviews on popular feedback platforms like Course Report and Trustpilot. Also, find out more about their experience on our website.

How do you keep your courses relevant?

To ensure our courses remain up-to-date and relevant to the ever-evolving tech industry, we update our curriculum on a regular basis.We also employ industry experts as instructors, ensuring that our students receive the latest insights and tools from professionals who are actively shaping the tech landscape. In addition to our internal updates, we also actively seek feedback from our students and teachers.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, your digital certificate will look like this. Our graduates add certificates to LinkedIn and other social networks to verify their skills. But most importantly, you will gain practical knowledge directly from a middle+ level specialist, create a portfolio, improve your soft skills by working side by side with other students, and prepare your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile for job search in a new field.

Online software testing course

Course description
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Jump into a fulfilling QA career that doesn’t require coding. Our QA Manual course equips you with the skills to protect product quality and team success.

Even without tech knowledge, you'll master QA fundamentals: identify defects, write bug reports, create test cases, checklists, and test plans.

You'll get skilled at risk assessment, work estimation, and the basics of automated testing. Upon completion, you'll become fluent in QA terminology, build a strong portfolio, and prepare for job interviews, paving the way for your first QA Manual career.

Requirements for students

- Clearly defined goals and motivation for taking the course
- Ability to allocate ~15-18 hours per week for studying
- Sufficient English proficiency to read theoretical materials
- Effective internet search skills to find and extract the main points from information online
- Ability to assess the accuracy and relevance of information from online sources
- Basic proficiency in using a computer, including Task Manager and Zoom installation

Why QA?
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- The demand for QA professionals is on the rise, making it a thriving career option in the tech industry
- You can enter the QA field without a formal tech background; specialized courses and a passion for technology are sufficient to get started
- Testing skills open up doors to further career growth in business analysis, project management, or programming