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Free QA Career Masterclass
Foundation Programme

QA Engineer Foundations

Start your QA journey with a structured, practical introduction to software testing, test design, defect reporting and your first portfolio project.

4Core modules
6+Guided tasks
1Starter portfolio
4 weeksStructured learning
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 cohort12 October 2026
Duration4 weeks
Live scheduleTuesdays & Thursdays · 7:00–8:30 PM WAT
Time commitment5–7 hours per week
Learning access3 months
FormatOnline · live teaching + guided clinic
Applications close8 October 2026
Prerequisites

No previous QA or coding experience required. You need a laptop, reliable internet and basic computer confidence.

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

Next Cohort / Early-Bird Pricing

Join the next Foundations cohort for ₦50,000.

The standard public price is ₦75,000.

Upgrade credit: complete Foundations and upgrade to Accelerator within 60 days and your full Foundations tuition paid is credited toward the Accelerator fee.

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Who is this for?

A clear starting point for beginners.

This programme is designed for learners who want to understand QA properly before moving into automation, APIs and advanced quality engineering.

Complete Beginner

Learn the language, mindset and workflow of professional software testing.

Student or Graduate

Add a practical technology skill to your degree or early career profile.

Career Switcher

Get a structured introduction before committing to the full Accelerator.

Manual Testing Starter

Practise writing test cases, executing tests and reporting defects professionally.

Portfolio Builder

Create your first QA evidence pack to show what you can actually do.

AI-curious Learner

Understand where AI helps QA without replacing human judgement.

The curriculum

Build the foundation before the framework.

Foundations focuses on professional testing thinking, practical execution and clear evidence.

ModuleWhat you learnWhat you build
1. QA MindsetWhat QA is, SDLC/STLC, Agile basics and the role of a QA EngineerQA career map and testing mindset worksheet
2. Test DesignRequirements analysis, scenarios, test cases, boundaries and negative testingStructured test cases for a real feature
3. Defect ReportingBug lifecycle, severity/priority, evidence, screenshots and reproduction stepsProfessional defect reports developers can act on
4. Starter ProjectExploratory testing, execution reporting and release recommendationYour first QA portfolio project
What your support tier includes

Support that is defined, not vague.

A structured beginner-support tier designed to help you build confidence without overwhelming you.

Live teaching

1 instructor-led teaching session each week

Guided clinic

1 practical clinic/project session each week

Community

Cohort community access for peer questions and accountability

Project feedback

Feedback on your starter QA project and evidence pack

Portfolio review

1 final starter-portfolio review

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.

What happens next?

Your route into the full Accelerator.

Foundations gives you the confidence and vocabulary to step into the QA Engineer Accelerator with stronger fundamentals. Upgrade within 60 days and your full Foundations tuition paid is credited toward Accelerator.

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