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Software QA Engineering Bootcamp

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  • Earn a salary up to $105K/yr, no coding experience
  • Mentorship, Internship and 1:1 Career Coaching
  • Top experts from Google, Meta, Intel and more

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Program duration
4.5 months

with an average of 6-7 hours per week

Learning Format
Part-Time

Study at your convenience with a flexible schedule

What QA Engineers Actually Do


  • Ensure software, websites, and mobile apps work, look, and feel good according to the requirements by testing and identifying issues.
  • Detect bugs/issues and errors, report them to the development team.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

In-Demand Career

$65-105К

Entry-level Software QA Engineer jobs annual salary range

37K+

Software QA Engineer
openings today in the US

10%

Yearly growth or demand in the
job market

Top 3

Happiest Jobs according
to Forbes

Step-by-step
Gameplan

INTENSIVE TRAINING
1
Say Hello

Meet your Career Advisor and complete enrollment (ask about financing options). Start your journey toward a successful career in QA.

2
Learn & practice

Attend live lessons and study materials under the guidance of industry experts. Practice your new skills through hands-on assignments and interactive quizzes

3
Start Your Internship

Get real-world experience for your resume and LinkedIn with an internship (100% remote). Gain confidence for your upcoming job interviews!

Landing a Job
4
Career Course

Master all the basics to start your job search journey. Learn with self-paced recorded training, practice, and get expert feedback.

5
1:1 Career Coaching

​Improve your resume and LinkedIn profile and prepare for job interviews

6
You’re hired!

Our graduates earn an average starting salary up to $105K per year

Learn what you'll really need

ChatGPT
Claude
Postman Ai
TestRail
Jira
Xcode
Charles Proxy
GitHub Copilot
BrowserStack
SQL
Android studio
Android
Mac
iOS
Windows
Qase.io
Testim

Meet our graduates

Sam Krempl
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Sam Krempl

From:Medical Coder
To:QA Engineer
Mike Brown
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Mike Brown

From:In-Home Sales Expert
To:QA Engineer
Bryan Fields
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Bryan Fields

From:Logistics Manager
To:QA Engineer
Faris Alkassim
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Faris Alkassim

From:Not Specified
To:Software QA Engineer
Roberto
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Roberto

From:Security Systems Technician
To:QA Engineer
Kateryna
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Kateryna

From:Photographer
To:QA Tester
Paul
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Paul

From:Hotel Hospitality
To:QA Tester
David
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David

From:Legal Science
To:QA Engineer
Brandi
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Brandi

From:Receptionist
To:QA Tester
John
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John

From:Warehouse Associate
To:Software Tester
Khadija
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Khadija

From:Investment Analyst
To:QA Tester
Brook
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Brook

From:Private Investigator
To:QA Engineer
9 weeks of learning
Module 1 M1. Fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Testing
Fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Testing
2 weeks. Dive into Quality Assurance (QA) and learn about the software development lifecycle, software architecture, testing methods, and different test types. Get skilled at writing effective bug reports and test cases. As a practice, you'll create your first bug report.
L1
Fundamentals of QA & Testing
L2
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Development Approaches
L3
Diving Deep into Testing Types and Environment
L4
Mastering Test Documentation. How to write Test Cases
L5
Understanding Software Bugs
Module 2 M2. AI-Powered QA & Web Testing
AI-Powered QA & Web Testing
1 week. Learn the essentials of web testing and how AI enhances QA workflows. You’ll explore frontend vs. backend behavior and practice manual, exploratory, functional, and usability testing with AI-assisted tools and techniques.
L6
Web Application Testing Fundamentals
L7
Manual Testing Techniques for Web Applications
L8
Ensuring Cross-Browser Compatibility and Effective Test Cases for Web Applications
L9
Introduction to AI-Powered Quality Assurance
L10
Practical AI Tools for Everyday QA
Module 3 M3. Mobile Application Testing
Mobile Application Testing
1 week. Understand the full mobile testing workflow—from managing builds to interpreting device logs. Gain hands-on experience with tools like Xcode and ADB, and practice manual usability, functional, and exploratory testing across mobile devices.
L11
Mobile Application Testing Fundamentals
L12
Manual Testing Techniques for Mobile Applications
L13
Working with Mobile Builds and System Logs
L14
Mastering ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Commands
Module 4 M4. API & Back-end Testing with AI
API & Back-end Testing with AI
2 weeks. Learn client-server fundamentals and modern API testing practices powered by AI tools. Get hands-on experience with Postman and Charles Proxy, and explore how AI improves API test design and analysis.
L15
Exploring Client-Server Architecture and API Testing
L16
Introduction to API Testing with Postman
L17
API Testing Automation and AI tools
L18
Network Debugging with Charles Proxy
Module 5 M5. Advanced Testing Tools and Techniques
Advanced Testing Tools and Techniques
2 weeks. Strengthen your QA toolkit with database fundamentals, essential UNIX commands, and core CI/CD concepts. Learn to validate system reliability with JMeter. This module also covers version control with Git/GitHub and introduces LLM testing and prompt engineering to support AI-driven QA workflows.
L19
Databases and Simple SQL Queries
L20
SQL for database testing practice
L21
Git and Version Control Systems
L22
Integrating QA with CI/CD Processes: Jenkins and Rundeck Overview
L23
LLM Testing and Prompt Engineering
L24
Performance Testing Essentials with JMeter
Module 6 M6. Test Automation and Vibe Coding
Test Automation and Vibe Coding
1 week. Learn the foundations of test automation using tools like Selenium and Playwright. Practice running automated scripts and validating results. This module also introduces VibeCoding and AI-powered automation techniques to help you build faster, smarter testing workflows.
L25
Introduction to Test Automation
L26
VibeCoding and AI Automation
L27
Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps
BONUS modules API Testing, SQL Fundamentals, First Automation Script
API Testing, SQL Fundamentals, First Automation Script
17 hours of video and materials (self-paced) Learn API testing techniques using Postman, practice SQL queries on databases, and write your first automation script with Python.
BM1
API Testing
BM2
SQL Fundamentals
BM3
Write Your First Automation Script

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Industry-Leading
Instructors

Maria Navarrete

QA professional with 14 years of experience at FluorDaniel, Xerox, and Deltek Systems

Maria Navarrete
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Patrick Siebenthal

QA Engineer with 6+ years of experience at Facebook (Meta), Google and Intel

Patrick Siebenthal
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Lana Levinsohn

Sr. Software Developer in Test with 10+ years of silicon valley experience in companies like Reddit

Lana Levinsohn
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Brandon Cowley

Product Manager at BODi, graduate of the Careerist program

Brandon Cowley
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Max Glubochansky

QA professional with 10+ years of experience at Apple, Intel, Silicon Valley companies

Max Glubochansky
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Iurii Sokolov

QA Lead at Google with 10+ years of experience in manual and automated testing. Head of QA Engineering at Careerist

Iurii Sokolov
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Hezron Padlan

12 years of QA Lead experience for Google, AT&T and Bank of America

Hezron Padlan
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Alex Khvastovich

QA Manager with 9+ years of experience working for startups from around the world

Alex Khvastovich
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Ignacio Britos

QA Engineer/Manager with 14+ years of experience at Intel, Mc Afee,CambridgeSoft, and more

Ignacio Britos
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Natalia Zahoor

QA Manager with a decade of experience at companies like Apple and Intel

Natalia Zahoor
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Vitaly Erokhin

QA Automation Engineer with 12+ years of experience at variety of tech companies worldwide

Vitaly Erokhin
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Michael Parkanskiy

QA Engineer with extensive experience at Indeed.com and Sure App

Michael Parkanskiy
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Sofiia Tsapchuk

Over 10 years, Sofiia has worked her way up to Automation Team Lead at a major tech company

Sofiia Tsapchuk
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Maria Navarrete

Maria Navarrete

Maria is a QA Lead with 14 years of experience working with various multinational companies based in the US and Europe. While in the US, she also completed a master's degree in business. Maria started her career as a Manual QA intern and then worked her way up to senior and lead roles. She is passionate about providing quality software to clients as well as sharing her QA knowledge and experiences with aspiring QA professionals.

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Patrick Siebenthal

Patrick Siebenthal

Known for his passion and innovation, Patrick is a QA Engineer with over six years of industry experience. He has worked on mobile and VR applications for many Silicon Valley companies, including Facebook and Intel. Patrick likes to uncover creative solutions in his work and believes that the best projects place a client’s needs first. Patrick enjoys combining his tech background with his love for art and creates CGI and 3D renderings in his spare time. Patrick is a compassionate instructor who feels most fulfilled when he can assist his students in achieving their goals.

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Lana Levinsohn

Lana Levinsohn

A Sr. Software Developer in Testing, Lana has been working in QA for over eight years. Her work has been very colorful, and she has a great deal of experience in building and leading front end and back end automation at many large organizations. Throughout her years in QA, Svetlana has taught and mentored many QA professionals who now work at top Silicon Valley companies.

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Brandon Cowley

Brandon Cowley

Before getting into the tech industry, Brandon worked in sales, fitness, and property management. Now, with the help of Careerist, he has found success as a QA engineer and is currently working in LA, helping to maintain a complex tech stack. He's a vocal advocate for students of our program and encourages everyone to reach their fullest potential.

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Max Glubochansky

Max Glubochansky

After helping his peers find careers at big tech companies like Google and Facebook, Max decided to widen his impact, leading him to co-found Careerist. He is an established QA professional with over seven years of experience. Max previously worked at companies like Apple and Intel. He takes pride in sharing his expertise and providing Careerists with the skills they need to land their dream jobs.

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Iurii Sokolov

Iurii Sokolov

Iurii is a successful software developer and quality assurance analyst with over eight years of experience. He has a master’s degree in visual communications and has worked at many major companies across Silicon Valley, including Google. As an instructor, Iurii is very knowledgeable, having developed instructional materials for a variety of tech-related subjects. Iurii helps Careerists master Software Testing best practices and prepare for an industry that is always changing.

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Hezron Padlan

Hezron Padlan

Hezron, a Software Testing Lead with 12 years of experience, has worked at various top Fortune 500 companies in the US. He enjoys being in QA because he gets the opportunity to test and break systems before the actual users can use the applications. Hezron teaches Manual QA trainings for Careerist and is passionate about sharing his extensive QA knowledge and experience with the next generation of Software Testing professionals.

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Hezron Padlan
Alex Khvastovich

Alex Khvastovich

Expert team lead Alex is a QA manager with over eight years of experience in the industry. He has worked for a variety of tech startups from all over the world. Alex is skilled in testing and works hard to prioritize effectiveness. He is also trained in agile and scrum methodologies. Alex is excited for the opportunity to inspire future tech professionals to become top-rated QA engineers.

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Alex Khvastovich
Ignacio Britos

Ignacio Britos

Ignacio began his career in 2007, working on various projects from manual and automated quality assurance. Eventually, he transitioned into Software Testing management, where he has been responsible for leading several high-performing teams at companies including Intel, Globant, Eventbrite, McAfee, and CambridgeSoft. With over 14 years of experience, Ignacio is an accomplished tech professional, ready to share his expert knowledge with aspiring Careerists.

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Natalia Zahoor

Natalia Zahoor

Natalia is a QA Manager with over a decade of experience working for companies like Apple, Intel, Marketing Evolution, ItsOn, and others. She started her career as a QA Engineer, moved to a Lead role within a few years, and later became a QA Hiring Manager. In her free time, she also writes articles for our blog. Natalia is the mother of five kids and five cats.

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Vitaly Erokhin

Vitaly Erokhin

Vitaly is a QA Automation Engineer with over seven years of experience. He earned his master's degree in Computer Engineering and has been in the tech industry for the last 12 years. He has worked for various Silicon Valley companies and has a profound expertise in building test automation frameworks for back end and front end services. Education is his passion, and he enjoys helping people get into the technology field.

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Vitaly Erokhin
Michael Parkanskiy

Michael Parkanskiy

Michael is a Software QA Engineer who has experience at Indeed.com and Sure App. He worked in sales prior to getting into QA, and is now passionate about improving the quality of software and sharing his knowledge with others. He likes to help people who want to start their career in the technology industry.

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Michael Parkanskiy
Sofiia Tsapchuk

Sofiia Tsapchuk

Sofiia started her QA career as a Manual QA in a small startup, and worked her way up to Automation Team Lead in global organization over the past ten years. With her modern approaches and passion for quality, she's helped multiple teams build QA processes from ground up and implement an automated testing strategy for the frontend and backend. She loves to share her knowledge and expertise in order to help you achieve success in your QA career.

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4-week internship

Gain experience to impress a future employer by completing a real-world internship.

Work on an active project with the guidance, support and feedback of a QA Lead.

Spend just 2 hours a day!

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Our personalized career coaching and comprehensive career course will boost your job-readiness and accelerate your job search, helping you secure your next job faster


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Careerist is fully committed to your long-term professional success. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t land a job in tech within one year of graduation. For complete terms and conditions, read here. Students utilizing a loan option are not eligible.

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  • Submitting all projects and assignments by their deadlines
  • Following our job search guidelines and instructions

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Your questions answered

I don’t have experience in tech. Is this program right for me?

Yes! We designed our training program for newcomers to tech, and this may be the best way to enter the tech industry for people without a technical background. All you need is a computer, internet access, and about 6-8 hours per week. When you graduate, you can expect to make a starting salary of $67K – 113K+ per year.

Will you support me as I learn?

At Careerist, we set a new industry standard for supporting our students. During your studies, you can connect with your instructors and support staff to get help. When you join your internship, you‘ll be part of a team, and your team lead can answer questions. Finally, you‘ll be assigned a 1:1 Career Coach to help with your job search and prepare you for job interviews. There‘s no more supportive learning and job search experience than with Careerist.

Are there any payment options?

To help with your financial investment, we now offer options to ease tuition payment including: installment plans and a financing option offered by our third-party lending partners. To tailor your plan, please contact us at [email protected]

Am I guaranteed a job after graduating?

We have developed a program that will help you get a job in QA if you follow all of our team's recommendations. Because Careerist is fully committed to your success, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you do not land a job in tech within one year of graduation. Please, read the complete terms and conditions and refund eligibility requirements here.

Will you help me find a job quickly?

Yes! At Careerist, our goal is to help you get a great job in tech quickly. Our program provides the most up-to-date skills and materials that are in line with the job market. Instructors, mentors, and coaches will provide insider information to help you stand out in the job market. Your Career Coach will work with you to provide the necessary foundation and guide you through the job search process. If your main goal is to find a job quickly, we will prioritize that strategy and continue working with you until you secure an offer.

How long is the training?

The 18-week training program includes: 9 weeks of training, 4 weeks of Internship, and 5+ weeks of Career Coaching.


When are the live lessons?

5:30-7:30 PM PDT

8:30-10:30 PM EDT

6:30-8:30 PM MDT

Do I need coding experience to become a QA Engineer?

No! You don’t need any technical background, coding experience, or a certain degree. The vast majority of our most successful graduates don’t have any prior tech experience. Our program is structured to teach you everything you need to know to become a successful QA Engineer.

Do I need to quit my current job during the internship?

You don’t! The internship is remote and you can set your own schedule (as long as you meet the deadlines). We recommend setting aside several hours a day for 5 days a week during your internship.

Is the internship paid?

This program doesn’t offer paid internships. However, your internship is a vital part of your plan to land your first job in tech. The internship will help you practice your new skills hands-on, and also provide you with references and content for your LinkedIn and resume. You can also bring up your real-work experiences during your job interviews to maximize your chances to get a job offer fast!

Will I get a certificate?

Yes! You will receive a Careerist Certificate of Completion.

Who are the instructors?

Our instructors are experienced QA professionals from the biggest companies in the world (Google, Apple, Intel, Meta, and Bank of America to name a few). In addition to their expertise in QA, they are passionate instructors who explain concepts clearly while providing real-world answers to questions about your future job.

Does Careerist accept students who are outside of the US?

Yes, everyone is welcome! Just please keep in mind that $65K-$100K salaries are typically found in the US and Canada only. Please research what’s the expected salary in your region.

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