About the program

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Level

For beginners

Formate

Offline

Duration

8 months

Occupation

2 times a week

Language

Ukrainian

Type

Course

Cost

Free of charge

Course program

Open

About the profession

Automation QA Engineer — is a specialist who helps teams check the performance of services and applications faster. They find bugs and prevent issues before people start using the product.

The main task of a test automation engineer — <strong>to ensure the stability and reliability of software products</strong>. To achieve this, they create test scenarios, automate functionality checks, and analyze testing results. Test automation specialists work at the intersection of programming and testing.

Automated Testing Engineers are key specialists during software development, as they make it possible to quickly test large systems and maintain high product quality.

Career development and salary trends

After completing the course, graduates can develop in the following areas:

  • Junior Automation QA Engineer
  • QA Automation Engineer
  • Software Test Automation Engineer
  • QA Engineer

 

With experience, you can grow into the following positions:

  • Senior Automation QA Engineer
  • QA Lead
  • Test Architect

 

Test automation engineers are in demand in IT companies, product companies, startups, and outsourcing teams.

Automation QA salary trends

The data is summarized based on the DOU salary report for Automation QA engineers (December 2025).

LevelSalary fromMedian salarySalary up to
Junior$600$925$1075
Middle$1900$2300$2900
Senior$3400$3900$4700
Tech Lead$4300$5000$5750

Source: DOU

*The figures are approximate and may vary depending on the region, company, and specialist’s skills.

Advantages of studying at the Academy for Heroes

Practical training

Most of the training is built on practice: creating tests, working with real automation tools, analyzing bugs, and building test scenarios.

Partnership with IT companies

The best students receive the opportunity to complete internships and get recommendations for employment.

Practitioner instructors

The training is conducted by specialists who work in the fields of testing and programming.

Free education for veterans

The program is completely free and designed to support veterans in transitioning into the IT field.

English for working in IT

Alongside technical training, students improve their English level from A2 to B1, learn professional vocabulary, and prepare for job interviews.

Soft Skills development

During the course, you will develop skills necessary for working in an IT team:

  • effective communication
  • teamwork
  • conflict management
  • emotional intelligence
  • time management
  • critical thinking

Gain real experience in test automation

Automation testing training is built on the principle of maximum practice — minimum theory. You will work with tasks that are as close as possible to real processes in IT companies: creating automated tests, testing web applications, testing APIs, and analyzing results.

Practical cases reproduce typical working situations of a test automation engineer: from identifying and documenting bugs to creating full-fledged automated testing solutions. This allows you to gain your first real experience working with the tools used by modern development teams.

We will teach you:

  • Write automated tests in Python and work with the PyTest framework
  • Create test documentation: Test Plan, Test Case, Checklist, and Bug Report
  • Apply test design techniques for effective software testing
  • Automate web interface testing using Playwright
  • Organize the structure of a test project and use the Page Object Model
  • Test APIs: work with HTTP requests, status codes, and authentication
  • Automate API testing in Python and work with Postman
  • Use AI tools to speed up your work
  • Work in a team using Git and Agile approaches
  • Communicate with clients and the team, analyze and document bugs
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Employment support

We understand that the first step into a new IT profession can be challenging, so we support you from training to employment:

  1. Training aligned with market needs. The course program is designed considering the current requirements of IT companies for QA and related roles;
  2. Career preparation. We help you create a resume, prepare for technical and HR interviews, and develop self-presentation skills;
  3. Recommendations to partners. We recommend the most motivated and strongest graduates to IT companies that are looking for junior specialists;
  4. Post-course support. We stay in touch even after the training is completed and help you take your first confident steps in the profession.

Many of our graduates already work in their new IT profession. Read their stories at the following link: https://www.academy4heroes.com/en/category/student-stories/.

After completing the training, you will have

  • a certificate worth 30 ECTS credits
  • a portfolio with practical projects
  • experience in test automation
  • knowledge of modern QA tools
  • preparation for employment in IT

 

Automation QA Engineer is an in-demand profession in today’s labor market due to the high demand for test automation and software quality assurance. Apply now and start learning test automation for free!

Frequently asked questions

Special skills or experience are not required — we teach everything from scratch. Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn are recommended; basic English will be an advantage.

Above, you can ознакомиться with the course program to evaluate the scope of the learning material and your own capabilities.

A lot! Practical tasks make up 70% of the entire learning process. All exercises are based on real cases from our partner companies.

Experienced practitioner instructors will work with you. They will not only point out mistakes but also help you understand complex topics.

Yes, this will be possible. However, it is important to keep in mind that practical work during classes is a key part of the learning process. We recommend attending all classes of the “Test Automation” course to get the maximum benefit.

The best graduates are recommended to partner companies. In addition, we prepare you for interviews so that you feel confident and can successfully pass the selection process.

More details on the page: https://www.academy4heroes.com/it-kursy-z-praczevlashtuvannyam/.

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