Marathon Benefits
Hi, I’m a honey badger — the QA mascot eagerly awaiting September 8 to hunt bugs with you!
*Registration is required. Limited number of seats.
Program Highlights
What does bug mean? Bug types
10:00 AM on Discord
On the first day, you will delve into the concept of bugs, learning about their various types and how to create bug reports. Practical tasks with the Bug Tracking system will provide hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your newly acquired knowledge in a real-world setting.
You will get the first theoretical part and video-lecture as well as the first homework.
Checking day
The first homework should be submitted by 10:00 AM. Gain valuable insights from the experts. Discuss topics related to the first day.
The expert will review the tasks and provide feedback on your performance. Completing the tasks greatly supports your ongoing progress.
Significant bug types and examples of their creation
10:00 AM Online in Discord
Day 3 explores major bug types such as Visual, Functional, and Content bugs. Through examples and discussions, you’ll become more familiar with these types of issues and improve your ability to describe them — an essential part of the quality assurance process. You’ll also gain practical insights into identifying and reporting bugs effectively.
You will get the next theoretical part and video-lecture as well as the second homework.
Checking day
The second homework should be submitted by 10:00 AM. Gain valuable insights from the experts. Discuss topics related to the first day.
The expert will review the tasks and provide feedback on your performance. Completing the tasks greatly supports your ongoing progress.
Final day
5:00 PM at the NIX office
The final day features an interesting QA Quiz to assess participants’ understanding of the material covered. Furthermore, you’ll get to know NIX and the learning opportunities we offer. We’ll summarize the marathon results and go over the most common mistakes. The top participants will receive valuable prizes.
Meet the experts
Alexandra Lutz
Denys Bardinov
Serhii Blazhko
Maksym Rudyshyn
Get ready to be inspired by our dedicated mentors! With their extensive experience and expertise, they’ll share valuable insights and help you master the essentials of effective IT testing and bug discovery. Watch the video presentation to learn more about the experts.
*Registration is required. Limited number of seats.
FAQ
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Why are your courses free?
Our commitment to offering free courses stems from our dedication to nurturing and supporting the next generation of IT professionals. We believe in providing equal opportunities for young individuals and aim to contribute to developing a skilled workforce in the IT industry.
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Will the skills I gain from this course be sufficient to apply for a job?
The five-day marathon provides a valuable introduction to IT testing, allowing participants to assess their interest in the field and gain insight into the profession. We encourage participants to continue their development by joining our subsequent courses open without a qualifying test for marathon participants. And yes, after completing the courses, you will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to start your career.
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Is there a possibility that there will be no vacancies for me after the course?
We continuously seek talented professionals. Your contact information will remain in our database unless immediate vacancies are available. As soon as a suitable position arises, we prioritize offering opportunities to individuals whom we have personally trained and in whom we have confidence.
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Are your courses completely offline, or can they be in a hybrid format?
We highly value the collaborative and immersive environment of in-person interaction and networking within the office setting. Thus, our courses primarily offer an offline experience, providing a firsthand understanding of the daily life of an IT professional. However, in certain instances, we offer the flexibility of online learning.
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Why are you using this particular mascot for this marathon?
The honey badger, chosen as the mascot of testers, embodies assertiveness and fortitude in detecting defects, emphasizing the relentlessness of testers in ensuring the quality of software. The badger’s bravery and fearlessness symbolize the determination of testers to accept challenges and successfully handle the difficulties of the development process.
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If I lack the expected skills, can I still begin training?
Absolutely! Our courses and marathons are also designed for beginners in the field. We warmly welcome individuals who are eager to learn and enthusiastic about starting their journey in IT testing or other domains.
