Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers make sure everything from apps and websites to complex platforms run seamlessly. They play a key role in every tech company and demand for them is as high as ever.
Sounds exciting? Make the first step to your thriving IT career. Master the advanced QA skills companies seek. With evening classes on Tuesday-Thursday, you can now balance work, university or other responsibilities while attending the QA program.
Whether you have zero or little programming knowledge, we will equip you with the skills to succeed. You only need to be 18 years of age or older, and eager to kickstart your career as a QA engineer. If you want to join the IT industry, but becoming a developer is not the path for you – then this program is your perfect choice.
QA engineers ensure bug-free software, seamless usability and smooth user experience. No wonder they are such key part of the entire software development process. Working closely with software developers, they make sure all user or client requirements are met and bugs fixed.
You can take our entry exam using a language of your choice - Java 8, Java 9, Java 10; C++; C#; JavaScript; Kotlin; PHP 7+; Python 2, Python 3; Swift. If you’re brand new to programming, we recommend you learn Java - the programming language used in the QA Alpha cohort. Otherwise, you can use any of the languages listed above.
1. Ace the entrance exam by studying our extensive preparation materials.
2. Take part in our onsite exam preparation workshops.
3. Test and polish your skills in Programming Fundamentals with our online practice exams: Mock Exam I, Mock Exam II.
Submit CV and application form
*Until Mar 29 for prep course applicants
Take online cognitive assessment
*Until Mar 29 for prep course applicants
Attend webinar (optional)
Take early bird entrance exam (onsite) *Reserves you a spot
Join onsite entrance exam prep. course (for beginners)
Take onsite entrance exam (onsite)
*Gives you a second chance
Program starts
To help you master the fundamental concepts of Java (the programming language used in the QA Alpha program), we’re organizing a free course that will take you from zero coding skills to a successful Alpha applicant in just 6 weeks.
We’ll guide you every step of the way - from setting up your development environment and learning the basics to writing your first lines of code and getting ready for our career-jumpstart program.
You'll learn in a small group,
allowing for a tailored teaching approach that will boost your results. To succeed you must be fully committed to the course, attend all lectures and spend additional time for self-preparation at home.
Prerequisite: No programming skills are required. You must complete your Alpha application and pass our cognitive assessment by Mar 16.
Eligibility: Participants will be selected based on their application and overall motivation.
Schedule: 5 Saturdays (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) and 1 Wednesday (6.30 pm - 9:30 pm) at Telerik Academy in Sofia. Apr 4, 11, 15, 25 and May 2 and 9.
Commitment: 100% onsite participation. Expect weekly on average 3 hours for onsite training and 10+ hours for self-prep.
During the first 2.5 months of the training, you’ll go from absolute beginner to advanced in Java programming. Object-oriented programming, HTML and CSS, JavaScript, and creating high quality code – you’ll master them all. In the next 3.5 months, you’ll learn best QA practices and get hands-on experience with the most popular software testing tools.
20% of the program is dedicated to polishing your soft skills. Our Learning and Development Trainers will help you develop your ability to manage feedback and expectations, ask the right questions, prioritize and stick to your high-value activities.
At Telerik Academy Alpha QA you will:
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Basic programming knowledge (language of your choice) and good English language skills. No previous experience in the IT industry required.
To get the most out of the program and then jumpstart a rewarding career, you’ll need to focus on your studies for 6 months.
Lectures are held 2 to 3 times a week (Tuesday–Thursday, 7:00-10:00 pm) at Telerik Academy in Sofia. You can maintain a part-time or even a non-demanding full-time job while attending Telerik Academy Alpha QA as long as this doesn’t interfere with your progress.
100% onsite participation. Expect an average of 6-9+ hours per week and additional time for self-preparation.
Courses are conducted in Bulgarian, but all learning materials are in English.
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