course organization | Online courses from QATestLab

Question 1

Can an application be rejected while studying?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if at the time of the fifth lecture, the stedent's progress was less than 1 point. In this case, the application for participation in the course is rejected.

Question 2

What application can I use to display my taps on video on iOS devices?

Accepted Answer

We have collected the most common ways to show gestures on iOS in the article.

Question 3

Who should I assign bug reports to?

Accepted Answer

When a bug is created it is given the «assigned» status and it is automatically assigned to the Training Center.
Fixed/updated bug-reports change the «feedback» status to the «assigned» status automatically after editing and saving changes.

More information about the processes of checking and evaluating bug reports can be found in the article: «Life cycle of checking bug reports».

Question 4

How does a bug report verification notification arrive?

Accepted Answer

A letter will be sent to the students in the email. After that, it is necessary to log in system Mantis and to see what status is given to the bug report:

1. «feedback» means that the report is checked and it should be corrected according to the comments specified in the «Comments» field;

2. «accepted» means that the report has been checked and does not need to be corrected.

More detailed information about the checking process can be found here.

Question 5

Will the certificate disappear after you close the access to the personal cabinet?

Accepted Answer

No, the certificate will stay in the system. To extend access to your personal account, you need to contact online support on the website.

Question 6

Does the certificate specify the number of points earned?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the display of the number of scored points in the certificate for the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course. 

For the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course, points are not indicated in the certificate.

Question 7

Where do I fill in the contact form for my certificate?

Accepted Answer

A link to the certificate form will be sent in an email with the results of the course. You will be able to download the certificate in your personal cabinet.

Question 8

Will everyone receive their certificates at the end of the course?

Accepted Answer

Electronic certificates are issued only to students who have successfully completed the course. To receive a certificate in the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course you need to score a minimum of 80 points, in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course - a minimum of 100 points.

Question 9

Is the certificate available for free?

Accepted Answer

In the digital format the certificates are avaliable for free.

Question 10

In what format are the certificates after the completion of the course provided?

Accepted Answer

The certificates are provided in the digital format. The link to download the certificate will be available in the user's personal cabinet after summarizing the course and confirming personal data (the link to fill in the data will be sent in an email with the results).

Question 11

Does the access to the exam depend on completed homework?

Accepted Answer

No, access to the final exam does not depend on the number of homework assignments completed.

Question 12

How many questions are there in the exam?

Accepted Answer

The final exam in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, as well as in the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course contains 55 questions.

Question 13

Will there be a practical assignment on the final exam of the course?

Accepted Answer

On the exam there will be theory and practice ( to describe the topic of a bug by video, for example). All tasks are in the form of tests.

Question 14

How many times can I try to pass a mock exam before taking the final exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no restrictions on taking the mock exam.

Question 15

How many days are given to take the test course exam?

Accepted Answer

Passing the final exam becomes available at 9 a.m. EET the day after the last lecture. You can take the exam until the last day of the course. The final exam can be taken only once.

Question 16

Are correct and incorrect answers provided at the exam after answering the question?

Accepted Answer

Correct/incorrect answers are not provided, as well as any statistics.

Question 17

When and how will the examination results be announced?

Accepted Answer

Exam results are displayed in an information message immediately after submition and are sent to the member of the group via e-mail.

Question 18

Is it possible to see the number of points of the completed tasks?

Accepted Answer

There is a scale in your personal cabinet on the course page that shows the student's progress in training on the way to obtaining a certificate It is filled out as the homework assignments are assessed. It will take into account scores for all homeworks and exam.

When homework assignments are reviewed, an email is sent to the students with a list of errors made during assignments. The student receives the results for each task only after finishing the course.

If a student has any questions about grades during the course, he or she can write to the Training Center online support team on the website or in personal cabinet.

Question 19

Are training systems available for the Linux operating systems family?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all our training systems are available for Linux systems and work similarly to Windows systems.

Question 20

Will access to personal cabinet and systems (Mantis, TestRail) be available after the course?

Accepted Answer

Students who have completed the course will have access to a personal cabinet for one month after the end of the course. Lecture materials and webinar videos are not available after the course. Access to work systems will be closed immediately after 6:00 pm (UTC +2:00 time zone) on the last day of the course. Access to the TestRail system will be closed the day after the deadline for homework #5.

Question 21

How and when do I get the access to the training programs?

Accepted Answer

Access credentials (login and password) to the personal cabinet will be sent in an email from the Training Center after accepting the application for training. Access parameters for the the Mantis system can be found in the personal cabinet on the page of the current group. Access parameters to the TestRail system will be sent by mail on the day of the corresponding lecture #5.

Question 22

Can I use a tablet in addition to a smartphone to complete homework #6  in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can, a tablet is also a mobile device.

Question 23

Have a question about homework, who can I discuss it with? Where are the requirements for the tasks that you need to focus on?

Accepted Answer

In the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course specialists of the Training Center provide answers only to questions about accessing the account, working with the personal account and uploading homework.

In the «Documents» section of the student's personal account, documents are available with examples of correctly designed bugs, as well as examples of typical errors. The description of each homework assignment provides basic information for starting the assignment, and each homework assignment has detailed step-by-step instructions in the «Documents» section.

If you have any questions, contact the specialists of the Training Center for online support on the website or in your personal account.

Students of the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course have the opportunity to ask their mentor any questions related to their studies.

Question 24

Is active participation in webinars (performance of practical tasks) taken into account in the overall evaluation of the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

Doing practical tasks in the lectures will help you learn the material faster and prepare for homework. The points are not awarded for completing tasks during a webinar.

Question 25

If I am absent from any of the online lectures of the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, will access to the homework assignments be open?

Accepted Answer

Homework assignments can be accessed in the personal account within the specified time frame, regardless of whether the student is present at the class or not.

Question 26

Can I send homework for review by email and don't attach it in the personal cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Homework should be sent only in the «Tests» section of your personal cabinet. The system notifies the Training Center specialists about the completed tasks and the need to provide feedback on their verification.

Question 27

How fast are homework assignments reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Homework assignments are reviewed every working day.

Question 28

Will it still be possible to correct homework and facultative work after taking the exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to correct homework after the final exam if the deadline date for the relevant assignment has not expired.

Question 29

What is the deadline for submitting homework from test courses?

Accepted Answer

The deadline for all homework is 1 week from the moment of the corresponding lecture. Bug reports can be created and edited until the last day of the course. Those reports that will be created after the deadline for this homework are accepted without feedback. For the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course without feedback, all tasks, starting with the third, are also accepted.

Question 30

Where should I attach the checklist/test plan/test types/tasks in Jira and TestRail?

Accepted Answer

The checklist/test plan/types of testing/tasks in Jira and TestRail must be attached in the personal account in the «Tests» section through the homework test of the relevant lecture in the format corresponding to the conditions of the task.

Question 31

Where are the results of tests before lectures displayed?

Accepted Answer

Tests from the lectures of the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course are not graded, they are intended to consolidate knowledge after the lectures. After each incorrect answer to the question, a window appears indicating the correct answer.

Question 32

What is the structure of the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

The course consists of 5 lectures+examination.
List of lectures and homeworks:
1. What is a bug (defect)?
Homework: creating the bug reports.
2. WEB-projects testing
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the checklist (layout testing).
3. Approaches to the Functional Testing
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the checklist (functional testing) and describing testing types.
4. Software Testing Life Cycle
Homework: creating the bug reports, creating the test plan, creating the project, the dashboard and the bug report in Jira.
5. Test design. Test cases
Homework: creating the bug reports and the test-cases.
The detailed course structure can be found at the following link.

Question 33

What is the schedule of the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

The «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course consists of 5 lectures + an exam. Training lasts 3 weeks, lecture recordings become available twice a week at 18:00.
The detailed structure of the course can be studied at the link.
A letter with a detailed schedule is sent to students by e-mail after the application for participation in the course is accepted. You can also view the lecture schedule in your personal account on the page of the current group.

Question 34

What is included in the training program?

Accepted Answer

The emphasis of training is the basics of software testing. The course allows you to familiarize yourself with the basic tools of a manual tester, to try in practice to issue bug reports, test cases, checklists, as well as a test plan. The detailed program of the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course can be found in detail at the link.

Question 35

What level of expertise is required to successfully pass the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

You don't need any special knowledge to study in the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course, you only need access to the Internet, a few hours a day to study and a desire to gain new knowledge.

Question 36

Can I log in and do my homework from different PCs each time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. All results will be saved and reviewed regardless of the PC used.

Question 37

What document is provided after completing the course?

Accepted Answer

After successful completion of the course, the participant receives a certificate.

Question 38

Can I trust the reviews on the website?

Accepted Answer

All reviews on our site are added by administrators. Feedback on our courses is published by the company, posted on the page https://en.training.qatestlab.com/about/references/ and isn't avaliable on the any other resources. All the feedbacks are provided by students personally and published with their written consent after receiving links to their social media pages.

We would like to point out that our company is not responsible for the publication of the feedbacks on our courses on third-party resources.

If you have any questions about publishing feedback on our courses on third-party resources, please contact the administration of these resources.

Question 39

How do I start a course?

Accepted Answer

On the main page, you need to go to the «Schedule» tab of the website, select the desired course, select the study group and click the «Apply» button.
Next, you need to fill out the registration form, take the entrance test (if available) and wait for the application to be processed by the administrator.
After that, a corresponding letter will be sent to the registered e-mail address.

Question 40

What is the language of the training courses?

Accepted Answer

The courses are held in the English language.

Question 41

Who can I contact for more information If I have any questions after the lectures?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions, please contact the Training Center specialists for online support on the website or in your personal cabinet.

Please note that the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course only provides answers to organizational questions.

Question 42

I didn't have time to sign up and the class had already started. Can I join the group?

Accepted Answer

You can't join a course that's already in progress. You need to register in the next group on the page and wait for the administrator to process the application.

Question 43

How many times can you apply and take the entrance test for the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course?

Accepted Answer

You can submit an application and entrer the test up to 3 times for one group.

Question 44

How can I ask a lecturer a question and where can I see the group chat during the class on the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

To ask a question to a lecturer, you should write the question in the «Questions» chat of the «GoToWebinar» program while listening to the lecture.
Group chat is not available for the listeners during the lecture, it is displayed only to the lector. Students only have access to the chat with a lector.

Question 45

How long does each course lecture last?

Accepted Answer

Each session of the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course lasts approximately 2 hours, lectures are held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EET according to the schedule.
For the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course, lecture recordings become available at 6 p.m. EET according to the schedule, the duration of the lectures is 1-1.5 hours.

Question 46

Will links from the document be available in the Handouts section after the lecture in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

Links are available in your personal account in the «Documents» section. Also, some of them are duplicated on the blog in materials for lectures.

Question 47

Are there any age limits for course participants?

Accepted Answer

Courses can be taken by any participant without age limits.

Question 48

What is the cost of training in testing courses?

Accepted Answer

Training in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course with online lectures and detailed feedback costs $140.
Training in the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course is free.

Question 49

Can I retake courses from QATestLab?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in case you didn't get the certificate you can retake the course. There will be three attempts for each course.

Students can reapply only when the current group has completed and received the results.

Question 50

How is the connection to the lecture in the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course and on which resource are the classes held?

Accepted Answer

Lessons are provided through the GoToWebinar online platform (use the link to check the system).

Links to connect to each lesson can be found in the personal cabinet on the page of the current group.

In order to facilitate the use of the GoToWebinar program and to prevent frequent questions, we recommend you to read the instructions how to start the program and connect to the lecture at http://en.training.qatestlab.com/knowledge-library/blog/instruction-system-gotowebinar/.

Question 51

Who are the teachers who give lectures on the courses?

Accepted Answer

The lectures are conducted by our company employees, experienced specialists in the testing field.

Question 52

Are the courses available worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, currently the courses can be completed from any corner of the world.

Question 53

Do I have to attend the webinars on the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course?

Accepted Answer

No, attending a webinar does not affect the results of the course. Students can watch the recordings of the lectures.

Question 54

Do I need to install some special programs to take the courses?

Accepted Answer

To complete the free «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course you need a PC or laptop with an up-to-date operating system, access to the Internet, and it will be necessary to install 3 browsers of the latest version and a program for taking screenshots (for example, SnagIt, Jing).

In the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, in addition to the above, you need to check whether the system used by the student meets the requirements of the GoToWebinar program at this link . 

All necessary software for learning on each course is mentioned in the first lecture of the course.

Question 55

Does the software  in the course «Fundamentals of Software Testing» has defects or it is real new websites?

Accepted Answer

Students will test a website designed specifically for the courses.
There is also a task to find 1-3 bugs on any real sites.

Question 56

How often the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course groups are enrolled?

Accepted Answer

The «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course group is held once every few months. The course schedule can be found at the link.

Question 57

What happens after I submit my application?

Accepted Answer

After submitting an application for the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course, a letter is sent to the mail with a link to pass the entrance test, which is valid within a day after sending. The result, the answer to the submitted application and further steps are sent to the mail within a few working days after taking the test.

After applying for the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, a letter is sent to the mail with a link to confirm the mail. After confirmation, a letter will be sent to the mail with a link for payment and further information about enrollment in the group and the schedule.

Question 58

Who's reviewing the homework?

Accepted Answer

Homework assignments are reviewed by the experienced testers.

Question 59

Do you provide training materials or lecture recordings?

Accepted Answer

In the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course video recordings of lectures are provided according to the schedule.
For the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, lecture recordings will be available for download the day after the lecture.
Presentations are the intellectual property of QATestLab and are not provided for use. Also, in the personal account there are examples of correctly designed homeworks and links to useful materials for studying.

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