Software testing courses in the USA
What testing offers draws a great many people starting out in tech: demand in the US job market, decent pay and good working conditions, all with a comparatively low barrier to entry. You do not need years of academic study, programming languages or database work. The most effective road to the career you want is a testing course in the USA, where you can pick up current skills in a short time under the guidance of professionals.
What a test automation course teaches
Over the course, a student learns to automate the process of checking software. That means mastering a set of tools and languages:
- understanding the software development life cycle;
- knowing the different kinds of testing;
- learning to work with automation frameworks;
- learning API testing;
- understanding how to test a UI;
- learning to write test documentation, and much more.
You can read the full QA Automation Engineer curriculum on the course page.
How to choose the right automation course for you
The "best" automation course is a subjective thing. For some people group study is ideal; others would rather learn with a mentor. Some want to study intensively every day so as to enter the field as fast as possible; others intend to fit the course around a job.
Even allowing for individual needs, a few criteria for a good course can be set out:
- instructors with experience and current knowledge;
- plenty of practice;
- a full curriculum that takes a beginner to junior level;
- feedback from the instructors;
- the chance to build a portfolio as you go;
- positive reviews from graduates;
- a convenient format.
If you are looking for an automation course, start from your own needs. Write down clearly what result you expect and what schedule suits you, and find out whether help with getting hired is included. The PASV testing school is always ready to advise you on how the training works. Leave a request on the site and we will get in touch quickly and answer your questions.
Is studying testing online effective?
Many of us are used to the traditional format, the way an academic education works: you attend, you listen to the lecturer and you can always ask a question. But online testing courses are in no way behind in-person study. They are more accessible and more flexible. Their main advantages:
- Accessibility. Students spend no time travelling, getting ready or waiting outside a classroom.
- Flexible hours. Studying online requires no holiday, no time off and no resignation — at least not yet.
- Learning from the best. You will learn the fundamentals not merely from a good teacher in your own city but potentially from a leading programmer at a corporation in America, Canada, Europe or Asia.
- Feedback. You can ask the lecturer a question during a lesson. And that is not all: if a homework assignment gives you trouble, you can go straight to the instructor.
- Practice. The main thing an automation course should give you is confident command of the skills. Studying online, you will work through assignments and get feedback from programmers.
And finally, most testers in the USA, Canada and Europe work remotely. Studying online is an excellent way to get used to working at a distance.
What the PASV testing school offers
Our QA Automation and QA Manual courses let anyone learn a new tech profession from scratch. On finishing, graduates can apply for testing roles anywhere in the world — America, Asia, Europe. We offer a convenient format and career support:
- help with your resume;
- interview preparation;
- work on a real project you can put in your portfolio;
- an internship at an international company.
Our school is proud of its teaching staff. Students are taught by experienced programmers from Silicon Valley who share current knowledge and methods proven in practice.
PASV's testing courses in the USA offer a modern approach and real practical skills. Learn from the best and build a career in a genuinely fascinating industry.
Frequently asked questions
Which is quicker to learn, manual or automated testing?
Manual testing takes two months; automation, eight.
What does a tester starting out earn?
From $90,000 a year.
Can PASV tuition be paid in instalments?
Yes. Get in touch and we will find a payment arrangement that suits you.
Do you need a computing degree to become a tester?
No. A specialist course is enough.
Where can I read reviews from QA Automation graduates?
Our graduates' reviews are published on the PASV site.
