Our software testing bootcamp is a one-of-a-kind chance to learn new digital skills, create job opportunities, and boost your employability, putting you on the path to a more rewarding career.

The entire course is completely free, delivered remotely (lockdown-safe), and taught by experienced professionals, preparing you to become a skilled Test Engineer or Technical Test Analyst..

We re very pleased to announce that we have already run one course between January and March, which was an overwhelming success. As a result, we re excited to confirm that we'll be extending this programme to run additional courses between April and July 2021.

Spaces are limited, so don t hesitate to register your interest today!

Why You Need to Apply

Now more than ever, digital skills training is a great way to open up new opportunities, and give yourself a better chance of enjoying a long, successful career in a digital-first world. This includes growing roles in Test Automation and performance testing.

That s why the government is investing £2.5 billion for the National Skills Fund through the Department for Education, and The Coders Guild is excited to announce that we ll be a part of this programme.

Working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), we re providing FREE training courses to help people in the local area gain valuable, relevant digital skills, and support you in realising your full potential for a brighter future.

We have a long list of businesses of all shapes and sizes across West Yorkshire who are actively looking to hire talented people like you through this programme, with the number of software testing jobs set to rise significantly in 2021. These businesses are seeking roles from Foundation Level to more Advanced Level testing professionals, including Automation Engineers and test consultants.

In addition to direct access to those employers, participants on this course will also come away with:

• Coaching in modern employability soft skills, and guidance through testing role-specific hiring processes, relevant for quality managers and those in test leadership positions.
• Invitations to employer engagement events, and help finding a job where you can use the testing skills you ll have learned
• A high-demand digital skill-set needed by employers across almost every industry and sector today, including knowledge of various Testing Tools and how to write effective test scripts.

What You ll Learn

Do you ever get frustrated using the web or apps? (We know we do!) Do you use any assistive technologies? Software testing is a fantastic way of learning how these things work, while teaching you the skills to improve these kinds of experiences for yourself and others. This includes understanding usability testing and finding bug reports.

Effective software testing and quality assurance are skill-sets which are in demand among many employers right now, and that demand is only set to continue rising in 2021 and beyond. The demand extends to specialities like mobile application testing and integrating Artificial Intelligence in testing.

If you re a curious person with good attention to detail, or have a process-driven way of thinking, this software testing course could be your first step on the path to a satisfying new career, working alongside software developers and project managers.

The need for talented software testers and digital quality assurance professionals is growing every day, and this programme will give you all the essential skills and knowledge to take that opportunity. You'll gain a solid Foundation Level understanding of Test Management and test coverage.

You don t need any previous training, you don t have to come from a technical background, you don t even need any proven academic success. All you ll need is to be comfortable using a computer and willing to learn how to use new applications, including how to design and execute automated tests. In the first part of this course you ll learn what testing means and why it s important, then you ll gain practical experience and fundamental knowledge of best practices and common workflows for user acceptance testers.

Course Details

When will the bootcamps run?

• These bootcamps will run between January and March, and between April and July
• Each bootcamp lasts 12 weeks, and is part-time (roughly between 8 and 16 hours per week on average)

Where will they be held?

• These bootcamps will be delivered entirely remotely, helping you continue to learn and develop despite the restrictions of lockdown
• We'll hold a mixture of instructor-led seminars, interactive group training sessions, more general webinars, and work to do in your own time

How will you take part?

• A mixture of teaching and training in small groups
• Some work to be done in your own time
• Challenge-based problem solving applicable in future jobs
• Primarily self-driven learning for your own long-term benefit

What else will you learn?

• In addition to employability skills, we ll also provide help with job-specific interview preparation, real-world problem solving, and personal development
• In other words, we ll get you ready to land the job you re looking for!

Apply Here!

We know times are tough right now. But we can help you learn valuable new digital skills and discover exciting new career opportunities.