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Start date: July 24, 2026
Weekdays 9 AM – 6 PM
QA engineer: free course
Master QA Engineering in 3 months and launch your IT career with our career support.
Free until employment
Pay a percentage of your first IT salary — we've been getting people hired since 2014.
3 years of career support
A Career Manager supports you at every step until you land the job
Interactive group learning
Dive into IT with a coach and mentors: 8 hours of practice and training a day
For those who want to
Become job-ready fast
Put your energy into learning. You’ll pay once it pays off — after you’ve got the job.
Commit and achieve
Go all in — learn from 9 to 6, Monday to Friday, and build the skills that get you hired.
How to enroll
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Interview
Let's get to know each other and answer all your questions about the training and its format.
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Training
Begin your path in IT — with support at every step and confidence in the results.
Your perks in a full-time course
Immersive learning format
Up to 8 hours a day: live interactive sessions with a coach, hands-on assignments, mentor Q&As, and English classes 2–4 times a week.
English courses for three years
Free online lessons with top-notch teachers and native speakers.
Mentor support
Mentors and coordinators help you stay on track and keep up the pace throughout the course.
A strong community
Events, networking, and a community that keeps inspiring you long after graduation.
What if...
I don't know anything about tech?
9 out of 10 Mate students started from scratch. We'll teach you everything you need - all that matters is your desire and time!
My English is not great?
Don't worry if your English isn't perfect yet. With our English course, you'll start from the basics and confidently reach Intermediate and beyond.
I won't pass the selection test?
You can take it once more! But crucially – don't forget that your true abilities will kick in during your studies.
How the program works
From zero to a job in IT
Learn through practice
Watch video lessons, build new skills, and reinforce them with hands-on tasks.
Get mentor support
Mentors are there to answer questions and help you tackle the tough parts.
Grow with the community
Join group calls, discuss ideas, and learn alongside like-minded peers.
Build your portfolio
Create real projects that showcase your skills and strengthen your portfolio.
Start your IT career
Land your first offer and launch with confidence — we'll be with you at every step.
What's covered
Course roadmap
Get Started
4 topics
Learn how studying at Mate academy is organized: how the platform works, how interaction with mentors is structured, what the program includes, and get tips on how to study effectively and manage your time.
Topics
- How Education Process Works
- How the Platform Works
- How to Study Effectively
- How Employment Process Works
QA Basics
5 topics
Learn about being a QA engineer. Find your first bugs.
Topics
- Why Do We Need Testing?
- SDLC and Requirements
- Testing
- Bug Report
- Summary
Course Fundamentals
2 topics
We want you to join the other modules of the course more prepared. Familiarizing yourself with the theory and completing the following assignments will not only increase your productivity during the course but also, in the long run, enhance your chances of securing a job in a better company with a higher salary
Topics
- Course Fundamentals
- UI elements guide
GenAI Essentials
6 topics
Learn how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively.
Topics
- How GenAI Works
- Limitations of GenAI
- Prompting
- Responsible Use
- GenAI for Learning and Work
- How to Keep Up With AI
SQL Basics
11 topics
Semantically speaking, SQL closely resembles English, so you are in for a swift acquisition. We'll learn to use it with databases, to group, filter, sort and source data at wish.
Topics
- Introduction to SQL
- SELECT Statement
- WHERE Clause
- NULL Value, LIKE, BETWEEN, and IN Operators
- ORDER BY, LIMIT, DISTINCT Clauses
- Aliases
- Aggregate Functions
- GROUP BY Clause
- JOIN Clause
- Functions
- HAVING Clause
QA Theory
13 topics
A thorough introduction to QA, and a giant module. Let's get you acquainted with test plans, types, cases and design, software development and testing lifecycles... among other things 🤐
Topics
- What is QA
- Testing Types
- What is a Bug Report
- Bug Reports in details
- Decomposition
- Test Cases
- Test Design Techniques
- Test Checklist
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Software Testing Life Cycle
- Test Plan
- Requirements
- TestRail & Jira
Git and Terminal
5 topics
Terminal is an important tool for any developer, so it's high time for you to exercise basic commands! You'll start using a Git version control system, too.
Topics
- Environment Setup
- Command Line Basics
- Git Basics
- Working With Branches
- Working With Remote Repo (GitHub)
Git and Terminal — Practice
1 topic
Pursuing practice is something worth envying. So, without further ado — let's practice Git and Terminal.
Topics
- Git and Terminal
JavaScript Basics
14 topics
Discover the programming language best suited for beginners. We'll kick off with strings, functions, conditionals, loops, arrays and a few more!
Topics
- Introduction
- Your First JavaScript Program
- Main Concepts
- Numbers
- Strings
- Boolean
- Functions
- Conditional Statements
- Arrays
- Loops
- String Iteration
- Strings Methods
- Working With Arrays
- Practice
HTML + CSS Basics
16 topics
Next up: introduction to HTML and CSS. Find your way around fonts, semantics, responsiveness, selectors and specificity, media queries, links, and forms.
Topics
- Environment Setup
- HTML Basics
- CSS Basics
- Colors and Fonts
- Box Model Basics
- Semantic Basics
- Responsiveness Basics
- CSS Selectors
- Pseudo-Elements and Pseudo-Classes
- Specificity
- Links and URLs
- Images
- Media Queries
- Forms
- Position
- Extra Topics
JavaScript Basics Extended
10 topics
On the basics stage we omitted a fascinating, but demanding concept: objects. We'll introduce you to them now, though not only — JavaScript still has a few aces up its sleeve!
Topics
- Code Style
- Working With Numbers
- Loops in Details
- Working With Strings
- Functions Revisited
- Switch
- Type Conversion
- Logical Operators
- Object Basics
- Extended Extra
How the Web Works
6 topics
We interact with the Internet day by day, and yet, few know how it all works. If you don't, either — we've got your back. We'll explore the OSI model, HTTP, encryption, APIs and security issues.
Topics
- Introduction to the Web
- OSI Model
- HTTP
- API Interface
- Encryption
- Security in the Web
Testing Web Applications
3 topics
Every platform has its own characteristic, and this should be reflected in QA processes. To address this, you'll learn testing web applications — and understand what's so *web* about them.
Topics
- Browser DevTools
- Web Theory and Postman Basics
- Postman Advanced
Mobile testing
4 topics
Mobile as in smartphones, as in tablets, or as in smartwatches? Well... all of them, and all sport apps that require testing, just like web apps do. So: let's familiarize ourselves with the process.
Topics
- Mobile testing theory
- Guidelines
- Mobile testing activities
- Emulators and Tools
Communication and Stress Management
7 topics
This module is designed to enhance your communication skills and overall soft skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, feel confident during job interviews and public speaking, master techniques to manage stress, and much more. The best part? The module includes 28 practical tasks that will significantly boost your skills and help you see noticeable progress.
Topics
- Introduction to Communication & Stress Management
- Confidence Building and Stress Management
- Diction, Filler Words Reduction, and Body Language
- Public Speaking
- Job Interview
- Written Communication
- Social Media Communication Skills Development
Working With Infrastructure
3 topics
What is a testing environment, and how many of them exist? How to set up a local server, and connect it to a database? Difficult questions, but we ain't afraid of addressing them - let's roll!
Topics
- Working Environments
- SQL
- Practice
QA Ethics
2 topics
Just a step away from employment, but a key step indeed. You'll learn how to conduct yourself on a tech interview and communicate with your future team.
Topics
- Interview Questions
- QA Ethics
Team Project
7 topics
In 4 weeks, you will create a product from scratch in teams with colleagues from other areas, following Scrum methodology, and present the results to your mates. In the end, you will have another project to add to your resume and gain invaluable real-world experience.
Topics
- Week 0: Team Project. Intro
- Week 1: Jira Environment
- Week 2: Status Check
- Week 3: Estimates
- Week 4: How to Demo Your Work
- Final Week: Retrospective
- Team Project for Employment
Employment
9 topics
Ready to enter the tech market? Well... we'll get you ready — with a great resume, cover letter, a LinkedIn profile and mock interviews. Recruiters are in for a true discovery!
Topics
- Employment Roadmap
- Preparing Your Resume
- Interview Preparation
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Google, LinkedIn, DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
- Work details FAQ
- MilTech
Playwright Test Automation Core
11 topics
This module introduces the basics of web UI test automation using the Playwright tool. You will understand what test automation is and begin to create simple automated tests for web pages.
Topics
- Automated Testing Introduction
- Playwright Tool Introduction
- Run the First Test
- The Basic Page Interaction Methods
- Built-in Locators
- Assertions
- Custom Locators
- Test Organization
- Page Object Model
- Test Execution Configuration
- Module Recap and Next Steps
Desktop Application Testing on macOS
12 topics
Цей модуль охоплює особливості екосистеми macOS, інструменти для пошуку помилок і дебаггінгу, UI-тестування згідно з Apple Human Interface Guidelines, продуктову аналітику та автоматизоване тестування.
Topics
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of macOS
- Version History of macOS
- Basics of Testing Apps on macOS
- Process and Memory Management
- Daemons and Agents
- Permissions in macOS
- Sandbox, System Integrity Protocol, Gatekeeper
- Network Utilities and Diagnostics
- Testing GUI & UX
- Product Analytics Testing
- Introduction to Test Automation for macOS Apps
Career Development
9 topics
Module that will help you confidently pass your probation period, develop a professional development plan, prepare for performance reviews, and learn how to record your achievements. It provides practical tools for conscious career growth and preparation for new opportunities.
Topics
- Succeeding in Your Trial Period
- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Performance and Salary Reviews
- CV and LinkedIn Profile
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Interview Preparation
- DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
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Projects
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QA engineer
Skills
- Know how to analyze and write SQL queries
- Understand QA fundamentals and testing methodologies
- Can create and execute test plans and test cases
- Proficient in using Git for version control and terminal commands
- Have experience with JavaScript for testing and automation
- Can design and implement HTML and CSS for test environments
- Can test web and mobile applications effectively
- Know how to work with different testing environments
Technologies
90%
of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time
Mate educators
Learn from the industry leaders
Inna Yanko
AQA Lead at Mate Academy
Before Mate, led the AQA department at GlobalLogic. 14 years of testing experience.
Yaroslav Kostenko
AQA Engineer
Seven years across manual and automated testing. Authors Mate Academy’s QA Engineer program.
Serhii Oliinyk
QA Engineer at Kovalska
Former cargo-tanker captain who’s now deep in SDLC, STLC, and test design.
Ivan Shvorak
QA Engineer at Intelliarts
7+ years in QA, with three years of teaching and mentoring testers at Mate Academy.
Viktoriia Volkova
QA Engineer at proarea.com
Came from photography. Now specialises in testing mobile and web apps – with 3+ years in the field.
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Faq
Got questions? We’ve got answers
How to start learning at Mate academy?
For the full-time course, just send in your application and take the entrance test — a design quiz for UI/UX or a logic test for other tracks. After that, you can book a quick interview with our manager. We’ll chat about your experience, your interest in tech, and whether this format works for you. There’ll also be a few English questions, and, of course, we’ll answer anything you’re curious about.
For the flexible course, it’s even simpler: submit your application, and we’ll reach out to you. On the call, we’ll walk you through all the details and help you choose the right track. Once you make the payment, you’re good to go and can start learning right away!
Do I need math or tech background to enroll?
No, you don’t need math or a technical background to enroll. In fact, 9 out of 10 Mate students come from non-technical backgrounds. Our job is to teach you the skills you need and help you land a job in tech.
Are there any age limits for this course?
You can apply for the full-time course starting at age 16 with your parents' permission. For the flexible course, you can begin if you’re at least 15 years old.
The employment guarantee applies if you reach the legal working age in your country by the time you finish the course.
How do I choose a career path?
Will I get a certificate after the course?
Yes, of course! Over 5000 Mate graduates are already using their certificates to showcase their skills on LinkedIn and other social media.
How are you so sure that l'll find a job?
For over 10 years, we’ve been helping people kickstart their tech careers — and we’ve gotten pretty good at it.
Our courses are built around what companies actually want, with tons of hands-on practice to get you job-ready. And you’re never on your own — we’ll guide you every step of the way, from polishing your resume to nailing your interviews.
The best part? 80% of our grads land a tech job just a few months after finishing the course.
How does money-back guarantee work?
For full-time graduates, you only start paying for your education after finding a tech job. The payment is 12% of your net salary for 36 months. If you don’t get a job, you pay nothing.
If you finish the flexible course, actively search for a job with our support for 16 weeks, and don't receive any offers, you can get a full refund.
Can I combine full-time studies with work or university?
The honest answer — better not. Classes run on weekdays from 10 AM to 6 PM, and daily focus and attendance are key to success. Balancing it with work usually leads to burnout and missed lessons.
Our advice:
– If you’re currently working, choose the next available group when you can fully commit.
– Or consider our flexible learning format instead
