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Introduction to Software Functional Testing

Striving to gain market-oriented knowledge and skills to jumpstart your career in IT? Apply for this program and shape your professional path with EPAM experts.
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Pricing
Free
Program start
Ongoing
Type
Training
Language
English
Format
Online
Level
Beginner
Details

If you often notice glitches while using your favorite social networks and have a keen eye for spotting usability issues in mobile applications, then this training program is what you need.  

Our learning path consists of several levels, offering you a step-by-step approach to gaining in-depth knowledge in this direction. By participating in this initial stage, you will have the opportunity to:    

  • Immerse into test planning fundamentals and effective testing strategies  
  • Get acquainted with requirements analysis and test scenario creation  
  • Understand how to find software defects, report them and verify their fixes  
  • Dive into test automation basics and explore how it enhances the testing process  

Upon successful completion of this course, you may join our more advanced programs to continue progressing in your career journey as a QA engineer. 

Software Testing

Software testing is a process of ensuring that the software product meets initial expectations and is fit for use. It prevents bugs, reduces development costs and improves performance. 

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What do we offer?
  • Industry-based education. As a leading software engineering company, we will help you explore emerging technologies and the best practices that the market demands. 
  • Top-notch learning materials. EPAM specialists with extensive project experience have designed and tested the educational content in numerous training runs.   
  • Beginner-friendly approach. Built-in instructions and accessible delivery will help you easily navigate and complete the program.    
  • AI-powered solutions. We have integrated AI tools into our education ecosystems to provide a cutting-edge learning experience.  
Training process

You can progress through this program at your convenience, as all learning materials will be accessible anytime. On average, you will need ~4 weeks and ~10 hours of weekly engagement to complete this stage.  

Here's what you can expect:    

  • Exploration of self-study materials such as pre-recorded videos and text resources   
  • Completion of numerous practical tasks and theory quizzes    
  • Guidance from the AI bot equipped to address your training-related questions 

Upon completing all modules, you can take a final test to continue your journey at the next stage – our fundamentals-level program. If you achieve a test score of 60 or higher, our recruiter will contact you to assess your English proficiency and share instructions for your next steps. 

What is required for training:
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  • English level from B1 (Intermediate) and higher 
  • Good computer knowledge 
  • Strong communication skills
How to get started?
  1. Register on this page. Once you fill in all the required fields and upload your CV, you will find the confirmation with more details in your mailbox and notifications tab.    
  2. Take the English test available in your account's "My enrollments" section. You should complete it within 5 days after registration and reach at least the B1 level result to proceed.    
  3. Receive a link to the Learn platform and start studying. We will send it via your profile's email right after the successful test completion and your application review. 

Please check your profile's mailbox regularly to make sure you get all important notifications. 

What will you learn?
Stage 1: Beginner (~4 weeks with ~10 hours/week)
Stage 2: Fundamentals (~10 weeks with ~20 hours/week)
Stage 3: Specialization (~2-4 months with ~20-40 hours/week)
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Please read this info before registration
  • This program is for citizens of Georgia‚ Armenia‚ Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and people who have relocated to these countries for a permanent stay. 
  • We have designed this course for IT beginners seeking to master testing skills. If you have some production experience, feel free to explore our career website for job opportunities. 
  • If you consider applying while enrolled in another EPAM Campus program or working at EPAM, please discuss it with your training coordinator or resource manager first.

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