Comprehensive Software Testing Course: QA and Test Automation in Python with Robot Framework
Course Information
Course Objective: to provide the basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to start working in the field of software testing.
The training takes place in the centre of Tallinn, at Tartu mnt. 18. All study materials are included in the course price. A laptop can be provided for the duration of the course if needed.
Various financing options are available for this course, including state support programmes and programmes run by non-profit organisations. Contact our consultant for more details.
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Target group:
This course is for you if you:
- are a newcomer with no IT experience and want to enter the testing profession from scratch;
- are a specialist from another field and are choosing QA as one of the most accessible entry points into the industry;
- are a manual tester and would like to master automation and grow into an AQA engineer;
- are a junior developer and are interested in testing processes and writing automated tests;
- are a business analyst or product manager and need an understanding of QA processes, requirements and acceptance criteria;
- are a technical-support specialist and want to move into an engineering QA role;
- are a freelancer or project owner and need to test your own products yourself, including with automation;
- are a student of a technical discipline or a graduate and would like to gain practical skills and a portfolio.
What you'll learn on this course:
Manage tasks and bugs in Jira
Keep project documentation in Confluence
Get to know Xray for test cases in Jira
Master version control with Git for teamwork
Learn SQL to validate data in databases
Practise API testing in Postman
Understand REST API testing
Use Chrome DevTools to debug in the browser
Pick up Python for test automation
Automate web tests with Selenium
Build automated tests on Robot Framework
Write code in the VS Code editorRequirements for Participants:
- Confident PC user
- English at a level sufficient for reading technical documentation (approximately A2/B1)
- Preferably with your own laptop (Windows / Mac, 8 GB RAM, screen size > 13.3"); a laptop can be provided for the duration of the course if needed.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, participants will:
- Understand the software development process and the role of testing within it;
- Understand how high-quality software is created;
- Be able to use various methods to check software quality;
- Be able to find bugs in software;
- Be able to plan the testing process;
- Understand the role of automated testing and automate scenarios using Python / Robot Framework.
Learning Methods:
Total course volume: 220 academic hours, of which:
- 120 academic hours take place in the classroom (including 8 hours of practical work and 2 seminars totalling 8 academic hours) or online (Zoom)
- 100 academic hours take place outside the classroom as independent work
Assessment Criteria:
Learning outcomes are assessed on the basis of independently completed practical work.
Assessment Methods:
Practical and homework assignments are marked as "passed" upon successful completion.
Course Completion Requirements:
To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, at least 75% of the homework assignments must be passed.
Additional Information:
Curriculum group: 0613 - Software and applications development and analysis (0613 - Tarkvara ja rakenduste arendus ning analüüs õppekavarühm)
General rules for organising studies (in Estonian)
Rules for ensuring study quality (in Estonian)
Course program
| Module | Main topics | Duration |
| Modern software development (Introduction to Software Development) |
|
4 acad. hrs |
| The concept of software quality (Software Quality) | 16 acad. hrs | |
| Software quality control (Software Quality Control) | 20 acad. hrs (incl. 4 h seminar + 4 h practice) | |
| Software quality assurance methods (Software Quality Assurance) |
|
20 acad. hrs (incl. 4 h seminar + 4 h practice) |
| Test automation. Block 1: Python fundamentals | |
24 acad. hrs |
| Test automation. Block 2: Robot Framework | |
36 acad. hrs |
Course Details
Course Schedule:
06.07.2026 - 06.10.2026
28.08.2026 - 28.11.2026
Class Time:
Mon, Wed, Thu 14:30 - 17:45
Mon, Wed, Thu 18:00 - 21:15
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Course Duration:
6 weeks
Format and Location:
Address: Tartu mnt. 18, Tallinn.
The course is held in a classroom format, in a modern computer lab, or online (Zoom). Group size from 6 to 10 people.
Language of Instruction: English
Price: 2456 EUR (VAT 24% included)
Total Course Volume: 220 acad. hrs
Includes:
- Classroom sessions: 120 acad. hrs (including 8 practical hrs and 2 seminars – 8 acad. hrs)
- Independent work (outside the classroom): 100 acad. hrs
Instructors
Maksim Kolodijev
Qualification: Over 15 years in software development. Over 8 years of experience in software testing.Specialisation: Software development process, software testing, test automation, data analysis
Teaching Experience: Over 5 years of teaching and consulting experience
Education: TalTech, Master's degree (2007)
Roman Kutselepa
Qualification: Over 5 years in software development.Specialisation: web design, JavaScript development, effective use of software products in a company
Teaching Experience: Over 5 years of experience in teaching and staff training
Education: Anglia Ruskin University, 2010 (England)