Marathon Benefits
Hi, I’m a honey badger — the QA mascot eagerly awaiting September 2 to hunt bugs with you!
Program Highlights
What does bug mean? Bug types
10:00 AM in 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.
Significant bug types and examples of their creation
10:00 AM Online in Discord
Day two explores significant bug types like UI/UX, Functional, and Localization. Through examples and discussions, you will understand the creation of these bugs. Additionally, you will engage in trial testing, an essential component of the quality assurance process, to gain practical insights into identifying and addressing bugs.
Test the bugs, test yourself!
4:30 PM at the NIX office
The final day features a stimulating QA Quiz to assess participants’ understanding of the material covered. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to undergo a test interview with our Mentors, offering them a chance to showcase your knowledge and receive valuable feedback on your current level of expertise.
Meet the speakers
Denys Bardinov
Serhii Blazhko
Maksym Rudyshyn
Get ready to be inspired and energized by our esteemed speakers! With their wealth of experience and expertise, our mentors will bring you a wealth of knowledge and show you the real magic of IT testing. To learn more, watch their insights in the video presentation
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 three-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
