How to become a QA for free
Right and wrong
❌ The wrong way to become a QA: pay for education, spend six months of your life and hope that everything will be fine. Only up to 30% of those who take this path end up getting a job in tech.
âś… The right way to become a QA: study free materials, gain confidence in your future and only then make a conscious decision.
âś… The right way to become a QA: study free materials, gain confidence in your future and only then make a conscious decision.
Three steps to become a QA
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Step 1: "Is QA really what I want?"
To get an answer, start taking one of the free courses:
→ 100-Year QA-Textbook 🆓
Use simulators when teaching:
→ SQL-requests: sqltest.online 🆓
→ CSS-selectors: flukeout.github.io 🆓
→ API Testing: restful-booker.herokuapp.com 🆓
(if you have found a new free simulator, please contact us)
→ 100-Year QA-Textbook 🆓
Use simulators when teaching:
→ SQL-requests: sqltest.online 🆓
→ CSS-selectors: flukeout.github.io 🆓
→ API Testing: restful-booker.herokuapp.com 🆓
(if you have found a new free simulator, please contact us)
Step 2: "Will I be able to learn and cope with the job?"
Someone already working in the industry will help you make your final decision
Vocational guidance must be provided by a specialist with 10+ years of tech experience (not a salesperson):
→ Vocational guidance course “Should You Become a QA-engineer?” (on the website 🆓)
Vocational guidance must be provided by a specialist with 10+ years of tech experience (not a salesperson):
→ Vocational guidance course “Should You Become a QA-engineer?” (on the website 🆓)
Step 3: "What should I do to receive an offer?"
Securing a QA engineering position requires more than passive learning; employers seek candidates with demonstrable, applied expertise. This explains why foundational theory alone is often insufficient for entry-level competitiveness.
Strategic planning for acquiring professional experience is critical to ensure an efficient transition from trainee to professional.
If you are studying independently using the above resources:
→ Start looking for an internship or apprenticeship from the first day of your studies
If you are considering paying for a course:
→ Prioritize those that emphasize project-based learning, direct mentorship, and integrated internship opportunities, as investing solely in theoretical content is suboptimal in the current landscape.
As a result, you will graduate with the practical competencies that employers demand.
Check out the lists of companies that have actually hired QA juniors over the past few years:
→ Audit of junior employment 🆓
If you have any questions:
→ Contact us 🆓
Strategic planning for acquiring professional experience is critical to ensure an efficient transition from trainee to professional.
If you are studying independently using the above resources:
→ Start looking for an internship or apprenticeship from the first day of your studies
If you are considering paying for a course:
→ Prioritize those that emphasize project-based learning, direct mentorship, and integrated internship opportunities, as investing solely in theoretical content is suboptimal in the current landscape.
As a result, you will graduate with the practical competencies that employers demand.
Check out the lists of companies that have actually hired QA juniors over the past few years:
→ Audit of junior employment 🆓
If you have any questions:
→ Contact us 🆓