Your QA Career.
Built in 80 Days.
Two standalone courses, one powerful journey. Start with the Foundation Track, get certified, and step into the Professional Track when you're ready.
Industry-ready · AI-powered · Job-focused
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The Two-Part Programme
Two Courses. Your Choice.
Each course is independent and fully job-ready on its own. We recommend both — but you decide what works for your pace and goals.
Foundation Track
From zero to QA job-ready. Manual testing, AI tools, SQL, programming basics, automation intro, and your first API tests.
- 40 days · 80 hours
- Beginner — no experience required
- 7 phases
- Testing foundations & STLC
- Web & database basics (SQL)
- AI in testing — GenAI & prompts
- Programming essentials (Node/Java)
- Intro to automation + API testing
- Foundation exit project
Foundation Certificate — Day 40
QAstra Certified QA Foundation Engineer
Enrol in Part 1 →
Professional Track
From QA engineer to SDET. Advanced automation frameworks, CI/CD, Docker, performance, mobile, capstone project, and placement support.
- 40 days · 80 hours
- Intermediate — Part 1 or manual testing exp.
- 8 phases
- Advanced web automation (POM, visual)
- Framework architecture & clean code
- API automation (REST Assured / SuperTest)
- Git, CI/CD pipelines & Docker
- Performance testing & mobile (Appium)
- Capstone project + career launch
SDET Certificate — Day 80
QAstra Certified SDET Professional
Enrol in Part 2 →
Do both and save — recommended learning path
Most students who complete Part 1 continue to Part 2. Ask about our combo pricing and the next batch schedule.
For Whom
Made for These Four Journeys
Starting fresh from college?
No prior IT experience needed. Part 1 is built for you.
Switching from a non-IT career?
The Foundation Track gives you the full IT + QA context first.
Already doing manual testing?
You may qualify to join Part 2 directly. Talk to a counsellor.
Want the full SDET career path?
Enrol in both tracks. 80 days, 2 certificates, placement support.
Curriculum
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Phase1: Testing Foundations
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QA & SDLC Basics
Requirement Analysis
Scenarios vs Test Cases
Black Box Techniques
Error Guessing & Review
Phase2: STLC & Jira
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STLC & Jira Setup
Jira Backlog Management
Bug Lifecycle Basics
Bug Reporting in Jira
Test Cycle Execution
Phase3: Web & DB Basics
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HTML/CSS & DOM
DevTools & Inspection
SQL Basics
Advanced SQL
Database Testing
Phase4: AI in Testing
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GenAI for Testing
AI for Test Design
AI for Bug Analysis
Prompt Engineering
AI Testing Workshop
Phase5: Programming Essentials
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Setup, Variables & Types
Operators & Conditions
Loops & Logic Building
Arrays & Methods
Functions & Parameters
Objects & JSON
Classes & Objects
Inheritance & Polymorphism
Exception Handling
Logic Mini-Hackathon
Phase6: Intro to Automation
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Automation Fundamentals
Setup & First Script
Locators Deep Dive
Element Interactions
Assertions & Reports
Phase7: API & Exit Project
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REST APIs Basics
Manual API Testing
Postman Collections
Foundation Exit Project
Demo & Certification
Phase1: Advanced Web Automation
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Dynamic Locators
Wait Strategies
Shadow DOM & Iframes
Visual Regression
Contexts & Multi-Tab
Phase2: Framework Architecture
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POM Architecture
Implementing POM
Separation of Concerns
Reusable Utilities
Config Management
Phase3: Advanced Frameworks
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Data-Driven Testing
Parallel & Cross-Browser
Advanced Assertions
Allure & HTML Reports
Clean Code Refactoring
Phase4: API Automation
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API Automation Basics
Schema Validation
API Chaining
Data-Driven API Testing
API Mocking
Phase5: Infrastructure & DevOps
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Git Basics
PRs & Conflict Resolution
CI/CD Basics
Automation Pipeline
Docker for Testing
Phase6: Performance & Mobile
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Performance Testing Basics
Load Testing & Analysis
Mobile Emulation
Appium Basics
Web Security Basics
Phase7: Capstone Project
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Capstone Kickoff
Framework Buildout
End-to-End Automation
Capstone CI/CD & Reporting
Code Review & Optimization
Phase8: Career Launch
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Resume for SDET Roles
LinkedIn & Market Trends
Technical Mock Interview
Managerial & HR Interview
Placement Guidance
What You Will Achieve
Clear Outcomes After Each Part
After Part 1 — Foundation
- Write structured test cases from real-world requirements
- Log & track bugs in Jira using industry-standard defect reports
- Test REST APIs manually in Postman — auth, chaining, assertions
- Write SQL queries to validate database records
- Use GenAI tools to generate test cases & analyse bugs faster
- Run a basic automation test script using Playwright
- Build a complete test plan, strategy & summary report
Roles you can apply for
After Part 2 — Professional
- Build a complete POM automation framework from scratch
- Execute parallel & cross-browser test suites at scale
- Automate APIs with schema validation, chaining & data-driven payloads
- Integrate test suites into GitHub Actions or Jenkins CI/CD
- Run automation tests inside Docker containers
- Perform load testing with K6 and JMeter
- Complete a full capstone project on GitHub — showable in interviews
Roles you can apply for
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Do I have to enrol in both parts?
No. Both are independent, job-ready courses. Part 1 gives you the Foundation Certificate and prepares you for junior QA roles. You can choose to continue with Part 2 later — at your own pace.
Can I join Part 2 without doing Part 1?
Yes, if you already have 6–12 months of manual testing experience. Talk to a counsellor — they will assess your background and recommend the right entry point.
What is the session schedule?
Each day is a 2-hour live session (theory + hands-on lab). Sessions run on weekdays. Contact us for the next batch start date and available timings.
What tools do I learn?
Part 1: JIRA, Postman, MySQL, Playwright (basics), Git intro, ChatGPT/Gemini for QA.
Part 2: Playwright (advanced), REST Assured/SuperTest, GitHub Actions, Docker, K6/JMeter, Appium, Allure Reports.
Is there placement support?
Yes. Part 2 ends with a dedicated 5-day Career Launch phase covering resume building, LinkedIn optimisation, two mock interview rounds (technical + HR), and placement guidance specific to the Pune job market.
Do I get a certificate?
You receive two certificates: the QAstra Foundation Certificate on Day 40, and the QAstra SDET Professional Certificate on Day 80 after your capstone project demo.
Do I need a laptop or specific software?
A laptop with internet access is required. All software used (Playwright, Node.js, VS Code, Postman, Docker) is free. Installation guides are shared before the batch starts.