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QA Engineer Accelerator

Go from beginner to job-ready QA Engineer with hands-on training, real projects, QCC practice and career support.

6Core modules
10+Project tasks
1End-to-end portfolio
8 weeksLive cohort
Programme logistics

Know exactly what you are committing to.

Clear dates, live-session times, expected weekly effort and access periods before you enrol.

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Next cohort2 November 2026
Duration8 weeks
Live scheduleTuesdays & Thursdays · 7:00–9:00 PM WAT
Time commitment8–10 hours per week
Learning access6 months
FormatOnline · live cohort + QCC lab
Applications close29 October 2026
Prerequisites

No professional QA experience required. Foundation-level testing concepts are recommended. You need a laptop that can run VS Code, Node.js, Git and Postman.

WAT = West Africa Time (UTC+1). Live-session times are shown in WAT.

Next Cohort / Early-Bird Pricing

Join the next Accelerator cohort for ₦200,000.

The standard public price is ₦250,000. Pay upfront at the cohort-offer price, or choose 2 instalments of ₦105,000.

Accelerator is the core career-focused pathway: live teaching, practical labs, QCC access, portfolio projects and interview preparation.

Next cohort offer
₦200,000NGN
Standard ₦250,000Apply for Accelerator →
Prices shown in NGN. Select another currency from the header to view an indicative conversion.
Who is this for?

Built for different starting points.

Whether you are starting from scratch or moving from manual testing into automation, the pathway is designed to meet you where you are.

Complete Beginner

Build a strong foundation in modern QA from the ground up.

Manual Tester

Move beyond manual execution into API, automation and CI/CD.

Developer

Add testing strategy and quality engineering to your software skill set.

Career Switcher

Build demonstrable technical skills and a portfolio.

Existing QA Engineer

Upgrade automation, API, data and delivery skills.

AI-era Tester

Learn how to use AI as an assistant while keeping testing judgement human-led.

The curriculum

From manual testing to quality engineering.

A structured sequence that moves from core testing concepts to modern engineering practice.

ModuleWhat you learnWhat you build
1. FoundationsTesting principles, SDLC, test design, Agile/ScrumTest plan and structured test cases
2. Professional QAAPI testing, Postman, SQL, Git/GitHub, defect managementAPI test suite and evidence pack
3. AutomationPlaywright/Selenium, programming, framework designMaintainable automation framework
4. Delivery & CI/CDPipeline concepts, quality gates, reportingAutomated CI workflow
5. Advanced QAPerformance, accessibility, security-minded testingPerformance and quality assessment report
6. AI & CareerAI-assisted test design, portfolio, CV, interviewsEnd-to-end QA portfolio
What your support tier includes

Support that is defined, not vague.

The complete cohort experience: live training, practical labs, project feedback and career preparation.

Live cohort teaching

16 instructor-led sessions across 8 weeks

Weekly clinic

1 optional Saturday QA clinic each week · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM WAT

QCC lab

6 months of QCC practical-lab access

Project reviews

2 structured project/portfolio review points

Interview preparation

1 mock technical QA interview plus interview workshop

CV & LinkedIn

Group CV/LinkedIn workshop and practical improvement guidance

Community

Cohort community access throughout the programme

Support response

Email/WhatsApp learner support with a target response within 2 business days

Career support does not guarantee employment. We help you build skills, evidence and interview readiness, but employers independently decide who they interview and hire. No job, salary or specific career outcome is guaranteed.

Compare programmes

Choose the route that fits your starting point.

Foundations, Accelerator and Elite are connected pathways, not separate disconnected products.

Next Cohort / Early-Bird

QA Engineer Foundations

4 weeksStarts 12 Oct 2026
Standard ₦75,000
₦50,000NGN
Next cohort offer

Best for beginners who want the basics before the full Accelerator.

  • QA fundamentals
  • Guided exercises
  • Starter portfolio
  • Full tuition credited toward Accelerator when you upgrade within 60 days
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Next Cohort / Early-Bird

QA Engineer Elite

12 weeksStarts 2 Nov 2026
Standard ₦500,000
₦400,000NGN
Next cohort offer
Or 2 payments of ₦210,000

For learners who want intensive mentoring and career support.

  • Everything in Accelerator
  • 1:1 mentoring
  • Portfolio review
  • Priority support
  • Limited Elite places available
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Support by programme

See exactly how the three support tiers differ.

Choose based on how much live guidance, review and career support you want—not just on the curriculum.

SupportFoundationsAcceleratorElite
Duration4 weeks8 weeks12 weeks
Live deliveryWeekly teaching + clinic2 classes/week2 classes/week + 1:1s
Weekly clinicIncludedIncludedIncluded
QCC lab accessStarter exercises6 months12 months
Portfolio/project reviews123 detailed reviews
1:1 mentoring——4 × 45 minutes
Mock interviews—12
CV / LinkedIn supportStarter guidanceGroup workshopIndividual review
Career-launch supportStarter roadmapInterview preparation4-week personalised launch
Support response targetWithin 2 business daysWithin 2 business daysWithin 1 business day
Training for organisations

Need QA capability across a team or a funded training cohort?

Taokudi QA Academy also delivers tailored QA and quality-engineering training for employers, public-sector organisations, government training providers and workforce-development programmes.

Corporate team training

Upskill software, QA and delivery teams in modern testing, API quality, automation, CI/CD and evidence-driven release readiness.

Government training programmes

A specialist QA training track for public-sector academies, digital-skills initiatives and training providers delivering structured technology cohorts.

Practical delivery & reporting

Combine live instruction with QCC labs, assessments, capstone projects, learner evidence and cohort progress reporting.

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More than a course

It’s a career accelerator.

Projects, portfolio, coaching, community and job-search support are built into the learning experience.

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