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Kyrgyzstan

Software Functional Testing

Striving to gain market-oriented knowledge and skills to jumpstart your QA career? Apply for this program and shape your professional path with EPAM experts.
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Price
Free
Program start
Anytime
Type
Training
Language
English
Format
Online
Level
Fundamentals
Details

If you already know the basics of software testing and are eager to sharpen your skills, this program is for you.

Our learning path consists of several levels, offering a gradual approach to gaining in-depth knowledge in QA and related emerging technologies. Apply for this fundamentals stage to:

  1. Understand the tester's role in the software development lifecycle
  2. Immerse yourself in various testing types, approaches and levels
  3. Learn how to analyze requirements and create effective test cases
  4. Gain skills in defect reporting and presenting testing outcomes to stakeholders
  5. Get acquainted with the modern test automation framework VIVIDUS

Upon course completion, you will gain market-oriented skills and may have the opportunity to participate in an internship at EPAM Lab.

What do we offer?
  1. Industry-focused education with EPAM, a leading software engineering company
  2. Intensive, hands-on learning through numerous practical assignments
  3. Free access to top-notch educational materials and resources
  4. Regular guidance from seasoned mentors throughout your training
  5. Integration of AI tools to provide an innovative learning experience
  6. Opportunity to join the EPAM team upon successful completion of all stages
Training process

You can progress through this program at your convenience, as all learning materials will be accessible anytime. On average, you will need ~10 weeks and ~20 hours of weekly engagement to complete this stage.

Here's what you can expect:

  1. Self-study materials on key testing topics
  2. Numerous practical tasks and theory quizzes
  3. Guidance from mentors at the regular one-on-one calls

Upon completing all modules, you can take a final technical interview to move forward to the next stage – our specialization-level program (an internship at EPAM Lab).

What is required for training:
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General requirements:

  1. Citizens of Kyrgyzstan and permanent residents who are eligible to work in this country
  2. Specialists changing careers, final-year university students and graduates
  3. Individuals aged 18 years and older

Skills requirements:

  1. English level from B1 (Intermediate) and higher
  2. Familiarity with the software development & testing life cycles and Agile frameworks
  3. Solid knowledge of functional testing basics (Test Artifacts, Test Methods, Types and Levels, Main Testing Terms; Test Planning and Analysis; Test Documentation; Test Design Techniques; Defect and Results Reporting)

Nice to have:

  1. Understanding of programming basics, networks, API and databases
How to get started?
  1. Register on this page. Once you have filled in all the required fields and attached your CV, you will find a confirmation with more details in your mailbox and notifications tab.
  2. Take the English test available in your account's "My assessments" section. You should complete it within 5 days of registration and achieve a B1-level result or higher to proceed.
  3. Pass the technical test available in your account's "My assessments" section. You should complete it within 5 days of registration and reach at least 60% result to proceed.
  4. Have a phone interview with a recruiter. We will contact you if you successfully complete the previous steps to ask some general questions and guide you further.
  5. Receive an invitation to the program and start studying. We will inform you of the enrollment results and share instructions for your learning journey via email.

Please check your profile's mailbox regularly to ensure you receive all important notifications.

What will you learn?
Stage 1: Fundamentals (~10 weeks with ~20 hours/week)
Stage 2: Specialization (~2-4 months with ~20-40 hours/week)
Important notice
  1. When registering, please use your personal email that is not linked to your university or work account.
  2. 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.
  3. Enrollment is competitive – we will prioritize applicants with the highest scores who meet all requirements.
  4. We strive to keep the registration and testing process fair for everyone. If we notice any cheating, we will have to reject your application.
  5. If you consider applying while enrolled in another EPAM Campus program, please discuss it with your training coordinator first.
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