Truly from zero
Start with the fundamentals of software quality. No coding or IT background required to begin.
QA Tester Course · United Kingdom
Learn Manual Testing from scratch
Become a software tester in the UK with a beginner-friendly course built around real projects: test cases, bug reports, Jira, Postman, SQL and the first steps into automation.
12 wks
From zero to job-ready
7
Hands-on QA tools
100%
Online & self-paced
Test passedlogin.spec · 200 OK
Bug loggedQA-142 · Jira
Why TesterCourse UK
Everything a beginner needs to break into QA
No jargon, no fluff. You learn the way real teams work — writing test cases, finding bugs and talking the language of agile delivery.
Real project workflow
Practise in a simulated agile team — sprints, tickets, reviews and release sign-off.
Mentor feedback
Submit test cases and bug reports, then get line-by-line feedback from working QA engineers.
Industry tooling
Get hands-on with Jira, Postman, SQL and Git — the same stack used across UK QA teams.
Career-ready portfolio
Finish with a portfolio of test artefacts and a CV tuned for junior QA roles.
Lifetime access
Keep every lesson, template and update. Revisit the material whenever you need it.
Curriculum
Six modules, one clear path to QA
Each module ends with a practical task you complete on a live demo application, building muscle memory testers actually use.
Module 01
Manual Testing Foundations
Quality concepts, the SDLC and STLC, test levels and how testers think about risk.
Module 02
Test Case Design
Write clear, reusable test cases and checklists using equivalence and boundary techniques.
Module 03
Bug Reports & Jira
Reproduce defects, write reports developers respect and manage tickets in Jira.
Module 04
API Testing with Postman
Understand HTTP, send requests, validate responses and build your first Postman collection.
Module 05
SQL for Testers
Query databases with SELECT, JOIN and WHERE to verify data behind the interface.
Module 06
Automation & Git Basics
See where automation fits, run a first UI test and version your work with Git.
Your roadmap
From curious beginner to confident tester
A structured journey that mirrors how junior testers grow on the job.
01
Learn the basics
Grasp quality, testing types and the language of agile delivery.
02
Practise daily
Write test cases and log real bugs on a live demo application.
03
Build a portfolio
Collect polished artefacts that prove your skills to employers.
04
Get interview-ready
Mock interviews, CV review and a clear plan to land a junior QA role.
About the course
Built by testers who hire testers
TesterCourse UK was created by QA engineers who interview junior candidates every week. We teach exactly what UK teams expect on day one — and nothing they don't.
- Plain-English lessons designed for complete beginners
- Templates for test cases, bug reports and test plans
- Weekly live Q&A and a friendly student community
- Guidance on UK QA salaries, roles and interviews
1,800+
Students enrolled
12
Weeks to job-ready
40+
Practical tasks
4.9/5
Average rating
Pricing
One course, three ways to learn
Pay once, keep lifetime access. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
£499 once
Learn independently with full course access.
- All 6 modules & 40+ tasks
- Test case & bug report templates
- Lifetime access & updates
- Community forum
£899 once
Everything in self-paced, plus mentor reviews.
- Personal mentor feedback
- Weekly live Q&A sessions
- Portfolio & CV review
- Mock interview practice
£1,299 once
Maximum support to land your first QA role.
- Everything in Mentored
- 1-to-1 coaching calls
- Job application support
- Interview guarantee guidance
Student stories
Career changers who made the switch
★★★★★
"I came from retail with zero tech experience. The bug report module finally made things click, and I landed a junior QA role in Manchester three weeks after finishing."
AM
Aisha M.Junior QA Analyst
★★★★★
"The Postman and SQL lessons were exactly what came up in my interviews. Mentor feedback on my test cases was worth the price on its own."
TR
Tom R.QA Tester, London
★★★★★
"Clear, calm and practical. I tested a real demo app every week, so by the end my portfolio actually looked like a tester's work."
KP
Katie P.Career changer, Leeds
FAQ
Questions, answered
No. The course begins with the absolute basics of software quality. The automation and SQL modules introduce just enough technical skill at a beginner pace.
Most students finish in around 12 weeks studying part-time. Because access is lifetime and self-paced, you can go faster or slower to suit your schedule.
The curriculum maps to junior QA job descriptions across the UK. The Mentored and Career+ plans add CV reviews, mock interviews and application support to boost your chances.
You will work with Jira, Postman, SQL and Git, plus browser DevTools and a test management tool — the everyday toolkit of a working software tester.
Yes. If the course is not right for you, contact us within 14 days of enrolment for a full refund, provided you have completed less than 20% of the material.
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