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90%

of students had no prior experience in coding

Course updated in 2026

100%

industry-relevant curriculum built to meet employer expectations

5,500+ employed Mate academy grads

5,500+ employed Mate academy grads

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Automation QA engineer: Salary

$2,400

+22%YoY salary growth. Source: DOU

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2022

2023

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2025

Who is Automation QA engineer?

QA Automation is one of the fastest-growing tech fields in Ukraine
QA Automation is one of the fastest-growing tech fields in Ukraine

A QA automation engineer writes automated tests that catch bugs and errors way faster than manual testing ever could. Already know Python or Java? That's a big plus — those skills will help you level up quickly in testing. And the best part? You can start as a trainee after the online course and move on to better roles, higher salaries, and real career growth from there.

What we offer

Everything you need to become Automation QA

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Skills tech companies are hiring for

80% of the course is hands-on practice — so you'll leave ready to land a job as a QA engineer.

Skills tech companies are hiring for

Mentors who actually work in QA automation

You'll learn from mentors who work in AQA daily. They'll help you break down complex topics and walk you through tasks.

Mentors who actually work in QA automation

One platform, all the tools

Video lessons, hands-on tasks, and projects — everything's in one place to help you start strong in automation testing.

One platform, all the tools

Your perks in the Automation QA course

Job referrals

Job referrals

Get early access to QA automation job openings

English lessons

English lessons

Build must-have skills for interviews and AQA roles

Job search tips

Job search tips

Write a resume and cover letter that fits the AQA market

AI skills module

AI skills module

Learn how to analyze bugs and generate test scenarios with AI

Mock interviews

Mock interviews

Practice interviews for automation QA positions

*You can buy English lessons separately.

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Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm

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5 months
Cost of tuition
12% of salary for 3 years
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Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm

EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Pass the admission
Study pace
Duration
3 months
Cost of tuition
12% of salary for 3 years
Terms
English
Included in the course

In your free time

EmploymentUnique
Mentor support
Course materials
Platform features
Enrollment
Start right after you pay
Study pace
Duration
5 months
Cost of tuition
Fixed price for each course
Terms
English
Buy separately

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90%

of students had no prior experience in coding

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Automation QA engineer

Skills

  • Know how to build a scalable test automation project from scratch using the Playwright tool
  • Have experience working with JavaScript for test automation tasks
  • Understand the Page Object Model pattern, test automation best practices, and can apply them in practice
  • Have experience working with tools for static code analysis and formatting
  • Can create automated test scenarios for both the frontend (UI) and backend (API) of web applications
  • Have skills in working with Git, GitHub, and the code review process
  • Know how to make test reports informative and how to analyze test execution results
  • Understand CI/CD concepts and can integrate test automation into the CI/CD flow
  • Know how to build a scalable test automation project from scratch using the Playwright tool
  • Have experience working with JavaScript for test automation tasks
  • Understand the Page Object Model pattern, test automation best practices, and can apply them in practice
  • Have experience working with tools for static code analysis and formatting
  • Can create automated test scenarios for both the frontend (UI) and backend (API) of web applications
  • Have skills in working with Git, GitHub, and the code review process
  • Know how to make test reports informative and how to analyze test execution results
  • Understand CI/CD concepts and can integrate test automation into the CI/CD flow

Technologies

  • Playwright
  • JavaScript
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Postman
  • GitHub Actions
  • Docker

90%

of students had no prior experience in coding

Build a project portfolio that proves you've got the skills

You'll write automated tests, create bug reports, and work with AQA tools — and you'll have real work to show during interviews.

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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.

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    Topics

    • How Education Process Works
    • How the Platform Works
    • How to Study Effectively
    • How Employment Process Works
  • Test Drive

    4 topics

    Get to know the course

    Topics

    • Automated Testing Introduction
    • Playwright Tool Introduction
    • Run the First Test
    • The Basic Page Interaction Methods
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Playwright Test Automation Core Extended

    9 topics

    Build an equipped and scalable UI test automation framework.

    Topics

    • Module Introduction
    • Static Code Analysis and Formatting
    • The test.step Function
    • Helpers, Constants, and Logger
    • Fixtures
    • Browser, Context, and Page
    • Tests Parametrization
    • Playwright and Allure Report
    • Module Recap and Next Steps
  • JavaScript Advanced

    13 topics

    Having mastered the fundamentals, we're free to take on the advanced issues. So, brace yourself for methods, closures, prototypes, constructors, classes, and... something extra.

    Topics

    • How to Solve Tasks on Github
    • Object Advanced
    • Methods
    • Array Methods
    • Callbacks
    • Array Iteration Methods Implementation
    • Array Iteration Methods Usage
    • Array Iteration Methods Test
    • Closures
    • JS Practice
    • Prototype
    • Constructors
    • Classes
  • Docker Core

    9 topics

    First, we'll be up against containerization technology, and then — a de facto standard for distributing and running web app applications, Docker. How exciting!

    Topics

    • Docker Setup
    • Docker Introduction
    • Docker Internals
    • Docker Basics
    • Containerizing an App
    • Managing Containers
    • Docker Volumes
    • Docker Compose
    • 12-Factor App
  • Playwright Test Automation Advanced

    10 topics

    Test your backend and implement continuous testing for CI/CD. Use best practices in automation to ensure fast and stable testing, and effectively increase test coverage.

    Topics

    • OOP and Test Automation
    • API Testing
    • Automated Testing Classifications
    • Docker and Test Environments
    • Work with Dialogs, Frames, Events
    • Creational Design Patterns
    • Structural Design Patterns
    • Running Auto-Tests in CI/CD
    • Best Practices for Test Automation
    • Module Recap
  • 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
  • Algorithms and Data Structure

    11 topics

    Don't go running just yet, algorithms simply need some taming. Data structures, too: we'll take on arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash maps and sets... among other things.

    Topics

    • Module Overview
    • Algorithms complexity
    • Arrays
    • Binary search
    • Two pointers
    • Linked lists
    • Stack
    • Queue
    • Trees
    • Binary search tree
    • Priority queue

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Projects

What else is included?

  • Al quizzes
  • Q&A sessions
  • Task solutions
  • Tech checks
  • Personalised guidance
  • Career tips

Professional qualification

What’s your path to becoming a Automation QA engineer?

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Start with no tech experience

Get the knowledge and skills for a job.

2

Build your portfolio

Work on real-world projects and get mentor feedback along the way.

3

Ace your interviews

Polish your resume, practice interviews, and show up prepared.

4

Get career coaching

Our team will guide you through every step of the hiring process.

5

Land your job in tech

Start your new job as a Automation QA engineer.

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  • Preply
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  • Sigma Software
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  • What's the difference between the full-time and flex formats for the Automation QA course?

    What's the difference between the full-time and flex formats for the Automation QA course? Full-time format — for those who want to master automation testing fast:

    Online learning from 9:00 to 18:00 (Mon–Fri)

    Regular webinars, Q&A calls, and practical assignments

    Ongoing support from mentors and daily interaction with your group

    Not suitable if you're also working or studying

    Flex format — for those who want to become an Automation QA on their own schedule:

    Learn whenever it works for you — mornings, evenings, weekends

    Full access to mentors, group chat, and Q&A sessions

    Lifetime access to the course platform — revisit anytime

    Easy to combine with work, freelancing, or university

    In both formats, you'll get:

    Real-world practice, case studies, and portfolio projects

    A certificate you can use on LinkedIn or during your job search

    Full career support to help you break into AQA

  • Will I get a certificate after the course?

    Yes! Once you complete the course, you'll receive a certificate that confirms your skills in automation testing — including writing automated tests, using AQA tools, analyzing bugs, and creating reports.

    You can include this certificate in your resume or LinkedIn profile, or show it during interviews. Many of our graduates already use it to land their first jobs in Automation QA.

  • What if I'm not sure automation testing is for me?

    It's totally okay to feel unsure — sometimes questioning your choice helps you make a better one. If you're wondering whether Automation QA is the right path, just leave a request for a free consultation.

    One of our managers will walk you through the course, what it's like to work in QA, what job options are out there, and help you figure out what truly fits you.

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  • How do I apply for the Automation QA course? Are there any age limits?

    Applying is easy — just leave a request. The process depends on your chosen format:

    Full-time format:

    Take a logic test

    Have a short interview

    Start learning online within a few days

    You can apply from age 16 (with parental consent)

    Flex format:

    Our manager will contact you after you apply

    You'll get full course and pricing info

    Once you pay, you can start learning immediately, at your own pace

    You can apply from age 15

    Job guarantee applies if you're legally allowed to work in your country by the time you finish the course

  • Why are you confident I'll be able to work as an Automation QA after the course?

    Because we've helped people with zero tech background start careers in IT for over 11 years. The Automation QA course was designed specifically to get you job-ready — from scratch.

    Here's why it works:

    80% of the course is practice — with real-world cases, projects, and tools

    The program constantly updates to match industry needs

    Mentors review your assignments and give you detailed feedback

    Our career team helps you with everything you need to land a job:

    writing your QA-focused resume

    updating your LinkedIn

    prepping for real job interviews

    Most importantly: 80% of our grads land jobs within a few months after completing the course.

  • How does the money-back guarantee work for the Automation QA course?

    We're confident in the quality of our online training, so we stick to one rule: No job — no payment.

    Full-time format:

    Learn completely free — no upfront payments

    You start paying 12% of your salary only after getting hired in automation QA or a related testing role

    Don't get a job? You pay nothing

    Flex format:

    Finish the course and actively job hunt for 16 weeks with our support

    Don't get a single offer? We'll refund 100% of your course fee

    This is your financial safety net — proof that learning AQA pays off.

  • What's the full-time schedule like at the AQA course?

    This format is built for those who want full immersion and fast results. You study online from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 — making steady progress toward your first tech job.

    A typical day:

    09:00–10:00 — practice tasks

    10:00–11:30 — mentor-led session

    11:30–12:30 — lunch break

    12:30–14:00 — real-world casework

    14:00–14:30 — Q&A: feedback and support

    14:30–17:00 — project or individual work

    17:00–18:00 — daily recap and tips from your mentor

    This rhythm works best if you're serious about switching careers and want to do it in just a few months.

  • Will I only be able to work as an Automation QA Engineer?

    Not at all. Graduates of the Automation QA course usually start out in roles like:

    Junior Automation QA Engineer

    Automation Test Engineer

    QA Engineer

    Junior QA Engineer (with a focus on automation)

    Job titles may vary, but the work is always in QA automation — and it opens doors to grow further in that direction.

  • What will I be able to do after completing the QA automation courses?

    If you are interested in QA automation, the courses will teach you how to write autotests in a programming language (especially JavaScript), work with frameworks, test APIs and configure CI/CD. You will understand how the development process works, you will be able to work confidently in a team, and you will improve your soft skills.

  • Why is it better to study at QA automation engineer with mentors, and not on your own?

    QA automation courses accompanied by a mentor are an opportunity to master a complex but promising profession in the shortest possible time. Without experience in the field, it is extremely easy to get bogged down in mistakes or get stuck on a difficult topic. The support of Mate mentors is the understanding that someone is always there. They explain the complicated to you in simple language, tell you how to do better, and give you feedback.

  • How to master the profession of Automation QA engineer from scratch?

    Our QA Automation course is designed so that IT novices can easily understand the basics. Even if you do not have a technical background, you will easily master all the modules step by step. We suggest starting with the theory of test design, basic JavaScript syntax, working with the Playwright tool, basic terminal commands, and more. So that QA automation is not scary for you, the courses on our platform are accompanied by practical classes. You consolidate each theoretical block with practice - this is how real skills are formed.

  • What should be the computer for teaching QA Automation courses?

    So that you can pass the Automation QA course comfortably, we advise you to check the power of your computer in advance. It is desirable that it has at least 8 GB of RAM, a modern processor (preferably no lower than Intel i5 or its equivalent) and an SSD storage device. Also, check if your computer supports the installation of emulators and testing tools.

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Advantages of the Automation QA engineer profession

Do you dream of becoming a part of development, but not writing a product from scratch? Then QA Automation courses are the optimal solution, because they give you the opportunity to work remotely, from home or abroad, or to go to the office as you wish. The demand for specialists is only growing: products are becoming more complex, so every team needs someone who knows how to configure scripts and be responsible for launch. Already at the start, the salary can be from $1,000 with the prospect of growth to $2,500 and even more. And the main thing is constant technical development: you write code in Java or Python, work with frameworks and CI/CD, but you don't create a product from scratch.

Career prospects after the QA automation course

Automated testing courses are a path to a high-potential technical career. At the start, you are a Junior — you create self-tests, check the stability of new features and help the team maintain product quality. Then you grow, become Middle and even Senior: you master CI\CD, API testing, complex scenarios, and also know how to optimize processes and cover most cases with automation. Then everything depends on you: you can move to the role of tech leader, QA Architect, change the vector to DevOps, or even completely switch to development. Or realize your ambitions in your own project — automation provides a strong technical basis for this.

Who is suitable for online automated testing courses

The QA Automation course is ideal for those who thrive on accuracy, validation and bug-finding. If you've been dreaming of writing code for a long time, but don't want to fully immerse yourself in development, QA Automation courses are a golden mean between programming and testing. This is especially true for those who already have experience in manual testing and want to move to the next level - with a higher salary, deeper knowledge and stability. Automation is about professional growth, logic and a systematic approach. So if you want to develop in IT and at the same time have a clear career track, this course is for you.

How is training on the QA Automation Engineer course?

You can take QA Automation courses in two formats: free before employment with training on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or paid with the opportunity to study at a time convenient for you. Automated testing courses include studying theory and working on real projects. How is the training going for you: you have access to the platform and training modules; you receive individual feedback from a mentor; communicate with teammates during video calls or chat; create a resume, form a portfolio and pass interviews. We help you learn the modern tools you need to work at the Junior level, and we support you when you're looking for your first job in a new profession.

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