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How can you avoid wasting money and time on useless IT education?
✓ Find out how many sudents of software courses
| land jobs in IT
| land jobs in IT
30% of students of an average IT course land a job in the IT industry
On the landing pages of many IT courses, you’ll see claims like “Over 90% of graduates find jobs in IT!”
Unfortunately, these claims are always far from the truth.
Unfortunately, these claims are always far from the truth.
Where do the statistics come from?
Let’s take a look at the actual employment statistics.
To do this, we’ll need to dig a little deeper into the landing pages.
Most IT courses don’t publish detailed employment statistics. They simply state that “we have helped a certain number of students find jobs.” It’s impossible to verify this information.
But some details can still be found:
To do this, we’ll need to dig a little deeper into the landing pages.
Most IT courses don’t publish detailed employment statistics. They simply state that “we have helped a certain number of students find jobs.” It’s impossible to verify this information.
But some details can still be found:
Research by Business Insider on employment after IT bootcamps
According to the research, the employment rate among IT bootcamps students is around 30%.
According to the research, the employment rate among IT bootcamps students is around 30%.
Unconfirmed information from other schools
QA Studio reports that 74% of all enrolled students graduate.
Of these 74% who graduate, 38% find a job.
Thus, it is claimed that 74%*38%=28% of all enrolled students find a job in IT.
QA Studio reports that 74% of all enrolled students graduate.
Of these 74% who graduate, 38% find a job.
Thus, it is claimed that 74%*38%=28% of all enrolled students find a job in IT.
Why so few?
- Even after university education, only 36% of all initial enrollees find jobsIf you have a higher education degree, it’s unlikely that more than half of your fellow students are currently working in their field of study. Yet many of them worked hard to secure a government-funded spot or paid thousands of dollars for their education.
If we look at the U.S. education market, 62.2% of students graduate.
Among those who have graduated, 57.2% find full-time jobs.
In other words, on average, 62.2%*57.2% = 36% of all admitted students ultimately receive a full-time position.
Can taking an average online course lead to better results? Hardly. - The profession of a QA engineer does not suit everyoneJust as not everyone can become a doctor, a chemist, a ballerina, or a pilot. But these courses promise that “QA is easy” and that anyone who pays can become a QA engineer.
The lack of entrance exams for online courses creates a misleading impression that learning an IT specialty is easy. - Ineffective trainingEmployers don’t want passive learners; they want people who can get the job done. But most online courses consist of lectures. While you might gain knowledge from them, you won’t acquire the practical skills employers actually need.
That’s exactly why it’s so hard to find a job after online lectures and webinars, where you just sit passively and listen.
Where, then, does the claim that “over 90% find jobs in IT” come from?
This is either just advertising or a clever manipulation of course statistics. The most common tactic is to calculate the employment rate not based on the total number of students who originally enrolled, but only on the number of graduates.
This is either just advertising or a clever manipulation of course statistics. The most common tactic is to calculate the employment rate not based on the total number of students who originally enrolled, but only on the number of graduates.
Our employment rate is calculated based on ALL students who originally enrolled in the program, not just those who graduated.
69% of students who took the Mentorpiece professional QA course secured an IT job in 2024
View the lists
of all admitted students and their career outcomes:
which IT company they now work for
of all admitted students and their career outcomes:
which IT company they now work for
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2025:
85% of students work in IT🔥
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
13 students have been enrolled.
(2 students (Evgeniia Sh., Dmitrii Z.) had already worked in IT and are not included in the statistics)
11 students are employed.
73% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
15 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Karina S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.
Yulia K. did not complete the course; Alexandra R. was enrolled in the group to replace her.
11 students are employed.
60% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
10 students have been enrolled.
(2 students (Alexandra R. and Karina K.) were transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances; 2 students (Natalia E. and Elina N.) had already worked in IT and are not included in the statistics)
6 students are employed.
57% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
14 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Elizaveta S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.
8 students are employed.
*the student received a job offer, but the company later withdrew it; we are working with the student on finding a job at another company
67% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
12 students have been enrolled.
(3 stidents (Anna K., Oxana O., Vladislav B.) were transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances.)
8 students are employed.
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2024:
64% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
14 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Ekaterina K.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances).
9 students are employed.
*the student received a job offer but was unable to complete the onboarding process at the company because of problems with documents
The group 2023.5 SPEC was not formed
67% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
of all enrolled students
6 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Zhibek M.) had already worked in IT and is not included in the statistics)
4 students are employed.
67% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
9 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Alena S.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances)
6 students are employed.
78% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
of all enrolled students
(and 100% of those who graduated)
9 students have been enrolled.
7 students are employed.
7 students are employed.
Study groups with an employment period that ended in 2023:
group 2022.6
47% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
47% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
15 students have been enrolled.
7 students are employed.
7 students are employed.
group 2023.1
46% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
46% of students work in IT
of all enrolled students
13 students have been enrolled.
(1 student (Pavel E.) was transferred to the next group by decision of the Academic Council due to special circumstances).
6 students are employed.
1. The list of students in the group includes all enrolled students who have attended at least one workshop.
2. The employment rate is calculated based on all students originally enrolled in the course (who attended at least one workshop), not just those who graduated—as is often the case with commercial courses.
3. Those who had previously worked in IT at the time of enrollment are NOT included in the number of students enrolled in the group or in the number of those employed.
Employment is defined as:
• A graduate accepting a job offer for a paid position as a QA engineer.
• Receiving a job offer for a related IT position requiring at least the same level of qualifications (analyst, project manager, IT security specialist).
The following are NOT considered employment:
• Unpaid internships.
• Receiving an offer for an IT position requiring lower IT qualifications (technical support, AnyKey).
• If, after completing Mentorpiece course, the graduate took another paid QA course and only then secured a job.
4. The maximum estimated period for securing employment is 12 months from the date of the final individual interview exam.
5. Students transferred to the next study group (transfers due to special circumstances, approved by the academic council) are included in the employment statistics for the next study group.
6. The “completed the course” status is given when you pass the final individual interview exam, but you can also switch to the “NOW WORKING IN IT” status right away. For example, if you decide not to participate in the internship or receive a certificate, but to start looking for a job immediately.
7. Partially anonymized personal data is provided in accordance with the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
8. LinkedIn is used as the business profile, as it is the only social network that not only allows users to list their place of employment but also displays all employees on the company’s profile (helping to combat imposters who claim to work there without authorization). Additionally, this social network often requests identity verification documents during registration.
9. The following may be used to verify employment:
• an email sent from a personal corporate email address (e.g., name@company.com);
• corporate group photos;
• confirmation from another person employed by the company;
• etc.
2. The employment rate is calculated based on all students originally enrolled in the course (who attended at least one workshop), not just those who graduated—as is often the case with commercial courses.
3. Those who had previously worked in IT at the time of enrollment are NOT included in the number of students enrolled in the group or in the number of those employed.
Employment is defined as:
• A graduate accepting a job offer for a paid position as a QA engineer.
• Receiving a job offer for a related IT position requiring at least the same level of qualifications (analyst, project manager, IT security specialist).
The following are NOT considered employment:
• Unpaid internships.
• Receiving an offer for an IT position requiring lower IT qualifications (technical support, AnyKey).
• If, after completing Mentorpiece course, the graduate took another paid QA course and only then secured a job.
4. The maximum estimated period for securing employment is 12 months from the date of the final individual interview exam.
5. Students transferred to the next study group (transfers due to special circumstances, approved by the academic council) are included in the employment statistics for the next study group.
6. The “completed the course” status is given when you pass the final individual interview exam, but you can also switch to the “NOW WORKING IN IT” status right away. For example, if you decide not to participate in the internship or receive a certificate, but to start looking for a job immediately.
7. Partially anonymized personal data is provided in accordance with the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
8. LinkedIn is used as the business profile, as it is the only social network that not only allows users to list their place of employment but also displays all employees on the company’s profile (helping to combat imposters who claim to work there without authorization). Additionally, this social network often requests identity verification documents during registration.
9. The following may be used to verify employment:
• an email sent from a personal corporate email address (e.g., name@company.com);
• corporate group photos;
• confirmation from another person employed by the company;
• etc.
The lists of all students enrolled in Mentorpiece and all graduates who have secured IT jobs, along with the names of their companies, contain the following information:
- A named list of all students enrolled in a specific academic groupThe lists include all enrolled students who have attended at least one workshop.
In some courses, only 10% of the original number of students make it to the end of the program. Therefore, when choosing a course, you should first and foremost pay attention to the number of students who drop out and, if possible, ask them what exactly prevented them from completing the course.
Thanks to Mentorpiece’s named lists, you can contact any student in any study group:
Both those who have started an IT career and are likely satisfied with their education,
and those who haven’t started a career and are likely dissatisfied with something. - Learning outcomeEach student's educational results are listed.
If the student has secured a job in IT, the name of the company where they now work is indicated. - Method №1 to contact any student — TelegramThe lists include each student’s Telegram contact information — you can message any student in the study group directly and ask any questions you may have.
- Method №2 to contact any student — LinkedInLinkedIn is the world’s leading professional social network. It is also the only social network that not only allows users to list their place of employment but also displays all employees on the company’s profile (helping to combat imposters who claim to work there without authorization).
Additionally, this social network often requests identity verification documents during registration—making it harder to create fake accounts.
The LinkedIn profile of each graduate who has found a job allows you to verify their employment status and send them a direct message. - What percentage of students find jobs in IT?After completing a typical IT course, only up to 30% of students find jobs in IT. Thanks to our detailed lists, you can see for yourself that Mentorpiece students achieve far more impressive results.
You can reach out to any student in any study group to hear firsthand about their academic or career experiences. This way, you’re guaranteed to get information directly from a real student, rather than trying to figure out whether an online review is genuine or fake.
You can also easily see how many students from each study group have landed jobs in IT.
You can also easily see how many students from each study group have landed jobs in IT.
In short:
Students don’t enroll in this course like they do everywhere else.
Students don’t study like they do everywhere else.
And after graduation, they don’t do what
graduates of mass-market courses do.
Our goal is as follows:
90%
of enrolled students graduate successfully
90%
of graduates find jobs in IT
Our goal is to achieve the following result: “90% × 90% = 81% of the students who originally enrolled in the course will secure a job as a QA engineer.”
To achieve this, we need to:
• conduct IT vocational guidance with even greater precision, offering education only to those students for whom QA is a perfect fit;
• continue to improve the curriculum (we work on this every day);
• provide maximum support to every student.
However, there are also circumstances beyond our control, even though we strive to provide students with as much support as possible.
What unforeseen circumstances prevented students from the above-mentioned groups from completing their studies or finding a job:
• A promotion at their current job that the student could not turn down
• A serious illness in the family that required them to help relatives
• Hospitalization
• Pregnancy
• Delays in obtaining the necessary permits during relocation
• Other reasons that drastically reduced the time available for studying
Therefore, achieving the “81%” goal requires significant effort on both our part and on the part of the students, as well as the absence of unforeseen circumstances.
But we are confident that, in the end, this ambitious goal will be achieved!
To achieve this, we need to:
• conduct IT vocational guidance with even greater precision, offering education only to those students for whom QA is a perfect fit;
• continue to improve the curriculum (we work on this every day);
• provide maximum support to every student.
However, there are also circumstances beyond our control, even though we strive to provide students with as much support as possible.
What unforeseen circumstances prevented students from the above-mentioned groups from completing their studies or finding a job:
• A promotion at their current job that the student could not turn down
• A serious illness in the family that required them to help relatives
• Hospitalization
• Pregnancy
• Delays in obtaining the necessary permits during relocation
• Other reasons that drastically reduced the time available for studying
Therefore, achieving the “81%” goal requires significant effort on both our part and on the part of the students, as well as the absence of unforeseen circumstances.
But we are confident that, in the end, this ambitious goal will be achieved!