9 months

Tester Course
Software + AI

Master the profession of a QA engineer: learn to guarantee the quality of IT products and automate testing using artificial intelligence tools.

AI-native program. We teach you how to apply AI in practice

70% of practice – learning
on real projects

A portfolio of projects
that employers will appreciate

Career support for successful employment

Who is a QA specialist?

A software tester (QA) is a specialist who checks the operation of websites, mobile applications and programs, finds errors and ensures their stability, security and user friendliness.

He analyzes how the product works in real conditions, tests various usage scenarios and helps the team release high-quality, reliable digital solutions without the need for programming at the start.

Why should you choose a software tester course?

An easy start in IT

Start your career without programming experience. Learn testing in practice and get the first skills you need to enter IT.

Practical experience and portfolio

You work on practical cases that are as close as possible to the tasks in companies. After the course, you have a portfolio and an understanding of working in an IT team.

Growth and Advantage with AI

Use AI to automate testing and speed up your work. This allows you to grow faster to Automation QA, Lead or Product Manager and earn more.

Who is the course suitable for:

For beginners and those who want to change their profession

You will learn how to find bugs, write test scripts, work with automation tools, and manually test applications. The program is designed so that even without experience, you can understand the key principles of QA and start working in this field.

For those who want to improve their qualifications

You will learn how to automate testing, set up CI/CD, analyze results, and improve product quality. This is a great opportunity to improve your professional skills and work more strategically and effectively in the field of QA.

Earnings will increase
along with experience

+14% According to DOU, salaries in the field are increasing every year

Junior QA

First commercial projects, portfolio, teamwork.

From $700+

Middle QA

1–2 years of experience

Independent work on projects

From $1800+

Senior QA

3–4 years of experience

Complex cases, task management

From $3000+

AI as a working tool for a modern QA specialist

Our program -
AI-native

While others only add a module on AI, we structure our training so that AI is a fundamental element of all areas.

We don't just teach technology - we adapt students to a reality where AI is already the standard of the profession.

Our students work with AI tools every day, integrating AI into all stages of work.

We teach them to think like specialists who can automate, optimize and accelerate work using modern technologies.

Real experience
and lots of practice

Gain experience that is usually only gained in your first job.

Practice on real tasks and projects

Testing live web and mobile applications: you don't just go through theory, you look for vulnerabilities and defects in actual digital products.
Complete immersion in QA processes: create professional documentation (Test Cases, Bug Reports, Check-lists) and work with tools that testers in top IT companies use every day.
Not only find errors, but also analyze the causes of their occurrence.

You enter the market not as a beginner, but as an Early-Middle level QA engineer with practical testing experience, bug-finding skills, and understanding of QA processes.

Teacher assistance

Our instructors are working QA specialists. Get instant feedback on your test tasks, learn from real mistakes, and learn from professionals who have already made it to the Middle+ level.

Own learning platform

Lesson records, performance statistics, assignments and learning materials, support - everything you need for your convenient and effective learning.

Course program

Software testing26 topics

Overview of technologies and terms
Course structure, IT business overview. Software development process phases
Software development process methodologies
Analysis of existing models and development methods
The role and place of QA in the software development process
Introduction to testing. Concepts and testing and basic principles
Testing theory: approaches and technologies, levels, processes and components
Defects. Defect life cycle, their types and description
Tests. Types of tests. Their organization and creation
Testing of complex software solutions and complex systems
From testing to QA. QA goals and objectives, testing cost, defect cost
Requirements, introduction to bug tracking systems
Introduction to planning (planning tasks, test plan)
QA process: initialization, goals, priorities, deadlines, testing risks. Testing preparation, testing, reporting and final phrase
Testing specific areas: Usability, I18N / L10N, MLU, mobile devices. Features of web application testing
Testing process software
Overview of development and testing process support tools (HP QC, Jira)
Version control systems. What is version control and why is it needed? Version control systems CVS, SVN, GIT, Mercurial
Basic principles of working with SVN
Basic principles of working with GIT
Overview of the SCRUM methodology and its features
Communication: within the team, with management, with subordinates, with customers
Team Practical Assignment. ISTQB Certification. Overview of the Certification Process, Review of Materials and Requirements
Practical lesson on the material covered
Interview. Sample questions
Strategy for Successful Interviews. Analysis of Situations That Arise During Interviews

Fundamentals of system administration and network technologies7 topics

Introduction to Windows Server 2016 R2. Installation and configuration of services: IIS, DHCP, DNS, File Server, MS SQL Server, etc.
Introduction to Linux. Installation, configuration of services: apache, dhcp, DNS, ftp, mysql
Practical Linux lessons
Introduction to network technologies
OSI model. OSI model layers. IP addressing. Routing principles
Protocols IP, UDP, TCP, DHCP
Mail protocols SMTP, IMAP, POP3. File protocols FTP, TFTP

Introduction: Database Theory9 topics

MS SQL Server 2016 DBMS. Advantages and disadvantages
Overview of versions and revisions
Installing MS SQL Server 2016 Express Edition
MS SQL Server 2016 applications
Creating a database
Working with the database
Basics of interaction with the MS SQL Server 2016 database
Requests
Introduction to Structured Query Language SQL

SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE queries3 Topics

SELECT statement
Keywords IN, BETWEEN, LIKE
INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operators

Multi-table databases3 Topics

Principles of creating a multi-table database
Multi-table queries
Anomalies of interaction with a single-table database

Aggregation functions5 topics

The concept of grouping
The GROUP BY keyword
HAVING keyword
Comparative analysis of HAVING and WHERE
Subqueries

Association3 Topics

Operators used in a subquery
Combining query results
JOIN

Concept of transaction, VIEW, stored procedures, triggers, user functions5 topics

The concept of a transaction. Using transactions
view
Stored procedures
Custom functions
Triggers

61 Topic

Twice a week / 4 hours per week

Bonuses:

Overview of SCRUM and its features
Preparation for ISTQB certification (materials + requirements)
Interview preparation (example questions + passing strategy)
Practical classes and team practical assignment

Download the program

After the course, your resume will look like this:

Position

Software tester (QA)

Skills

Perform business requirements analysis for the software testing process.
Create basic test types for manual software testing.
Use software testing tools for mobile, desktop, and web applications.
Create a test plan. Work with bug tracker systems.
Use the structured query language SQL in your work.
Choose optimal testing methods.
Work with test environments.
Use version control systems.
Prepare for ISTQB certification.
Pass an interview for the position of QA/QC engineer.

Tools

Linux
SQL
GIT

Frequently Asked Questions

How to become a QA tester while studying?

A QA engineer should know how to find errors in websites and applications and ensure the quality of the product and its processes. The programme of our course includes practical tasks and real-life cases, where you will be able to analyse and work out the situations and tasks that you will face in the course of your real work as a QA tester. The course is taught by IT practitioners who have extensive experience and know how to pass it on to you and engage you in learning, making the process as efficient as possible.

Who is a QA tester and what does he/she do?

A QA engineer is a specialist in software development quality assurance and functional testing. This is a specialist who tests various programmes, applications, and services to make sure they work correctly and to identify possible errors and security vulnerabilities.

Who can take the course; are there any age or knowledge pre-requisites?

The course is open to anyone aged 18 and over, regardless of their basic education. No exams or tests are required for admission.

What documents do I need to enroll?

To complete you registration, you will need to present an ID showing that you are over 18 years of age and a payment depending on the course and the payment schedule you choose.

What document / certificate will I receive upon graduation?

The diploma of IT STEP Academy is available in English.

For whom is the QA course created?

The course is best suitable for those who want to become professionals in software testing and effectively resolve business tasks.

Tester Course Software + AI