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● 4-month course · Next batch 27 July

Software testing, the underrated door into IT.

Four months from any degree to job-ready QA engineer. Manual testing discipline, ISTQB preparation, then Selenium and API automation on real applications, with placement support until you are hired.

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100%Real apps tested
0Corporate partners
4.7★On Google
3.5 LPAAvg fresher salary
Placed from this course
[ Big photo: Athira B. ]UST₹4.2 LPA
Athira B.QA Engineer · UST
[ BA graduate ]QA Engineer
[ Big photo: Jerin P. ]IBS₹3.8 LPA
Jerin P.Test Engineer · IBS
[ BPO associate ]Test Engineer
[ Big photo: Sandra V. ]Product co.₹7.5 LPA
Sandra V.Automation Engineer · Product co.
[ Manual tester ]Automation Engineer
[ Big photo: Nikhil M. ]TCS₹4.0 LPA
Nikhil M.QA Engineer · TCS
[ B.Sc fresher ]QA Engineer
And they are not alone.More from recent batches
Anitha J.₹3.5 LPAQA · Startup
Rahul V.₹4.5 LPATester · Infosys
Fathima S.₹6.0 LPASDET · SaaS
Vipin K.₹3.8 LPAQA · HCLTech
See their stories
Where past batches landed

Four of our graduates. In their own words.

Real people who finished this Software Testing (QA) course and agreed to share their story. The salary numbers are what they were actually paid when they got placed. Tap any short to watch.

ShortsFresher to 4.2 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Athira ]
Athira B.QA Engineer · UST
ShortsBPO to 3.8 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Jerin ]
Jerin P.Test Engineer · IBS
Shorts3.5 → 7.5 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Sandra ]
Sandra V.Automation Engineer
ShortsFresher to 4 LPA[ Shorts thumbnail: Nikhil ]
Nikhil M.QA Engineer · TCS

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Why now

Why software testing, and why now.

Every release still needs someone who breaks it before customers do. Testing remains the most accessible engineering entry for non-CS graduates, and automation skills now carry manual testers into genuinely well-paid SDET territory.

1:3Tester to developer ratio

Teams keep hiring QA because untested releases cost far more than testers.

2xAutomation salary jump

Automation-capable testers out-earn manual-only peers dramatically.

LowBarrier, real ceiling

Enter from any degree; grow into SDET and lead roles that pay like development.

Why it is a smart move for you

Any graduate can enter

Attention to detail beats a CS degree; we teach the rest.

Manual first, properly

Test design thinking is the career foundation automation stands on.

Automation included

Selenium, API testing and Git, the skills that double the salary band.

ISTQB path built in

Structured prep for the certification Indian QA recruiters filter by.

Eligibility

Is Software Testing (QA) right for you?

Testing suits meticulous minds who enjoy finding what others miss. Any degree works; patience and curiosity are the real requirements.

A strong fit if you are
  • A graduate from any stream targeting an IT job
  • A support or BPO professional moving into engineering
  • A career restarter wanting a structured IT entry
  • A manual tester adding automation for the salary jump
  • A fresher who enjoys finding edge cases
What you will need
  • A graduate degree in any stream
  • Around 8 hours a week for four months
  • A laptop; no coding background needed
  • An eye for detail
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The full course

Curriculum, projects and tools.

Week-by-week structure, what past learners built, and every tool you'll touch hands-on. Curriculum 10 · Projects 3 · Tools 12.

M01How software is built and broken14 hrs · Wk 1-2 +
M02Test design techniques20 hrs · Wk 2-3 +
M03Defect lifecycle and tools16 hrs · Wk 3-4 +
M04Web and mobile testing18 hrs · Wk 4-6 +
M05SQL and API testing20 hrs · Wk 6-8 +
M06ISTQB Foundation sprint16 hrs · Wk 8-9 +
M07Java for automation20 hrs · Wk 9-11 +
M08Selenium automation24 hrs · Wk 11-13 +
M09CI and modern QA14 hrs · Wk 13-14 +
M10Capstone + interview prep18 hrs · Wk 14-16 +
The full week-by-week syllabus is free

Every topic, project and tool, module by module. We send the complete PDF to your WhatsApp after a quick mobile verification.

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Three capstones, reviewed by working professionals

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Capstone themeFull test cycle on a live product

Plan, design, execute and report a complete test cycle on a real web application, with metrics a manager would read.

Test designJiraReporting
[ Screenshot: Postman collection run ]
Capstone themeAPI test suite

A Postman and SQL-backed API suite covering happy paths, negatives and data verification, exported and documented.

PostmanSQLREST
[ Screenshot: CI test run green ]
Capstone themeAutomated regression pack

A Selenium + TestNG regression suite with Page Objects, data-driven cases and a CI run on every push.

SeleniumTestNGGitHub Actions

Every tool you'll touch

JRJiraDefect tracking
TCTestRail-styleTest management
PMPostmanAPI testing
SQLSQLData verification
JVJavaAutomation base
SESeleniumUI automation
TNTestNGFramework
GITGit + GitHubVersion control
CIGitHub ActionsPipelines
PWPlaywright introModern e2e
BRDevToolsDebugging
AIAI test assistDrafting + review
Who teaches this

Led by a senior practitioner, backed by a full-time mentor.

Your batch is led by an experienced QA professional who works on live projects. A full-time Cokonet mentor supports the batch day to day, so help is always a message away.

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Lead trainer · Industry expert · Currently practising Praveen C.

Leads QA for enterprise releases as a consultant.

A QA lead who has shipped and stopped releases. He leads your batch with real defect stories, live triage and zero tolerance for vague bug reports.

13 years experienceEx · UST, IBS
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Full-time mentor · Cokonet Reshma T.

Your full-time Cokonet mentor for daily doubts, automation unblocking and interview drills between the lead sessions.

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Want to meet the trainer for your batch?The Cokonet method: you advance on competency, not attendance, and are introduced to employers only once your Career Readiness Index clears our bar.
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What you walk away with

One certificate included. The industry exams are optional.

Every graduate earns the Cokonet completion certificate, backed by a verified capstone portfolio. The official industry exams are prepped for in the course, but booked and paid separately.

Included with the course
[ Certificate preview: Cokonet completion certificate ]
Cokonet completion certificate

Issued on completion of all modules and the three capstone projects. Shareable on LinkedIn with a verifiable link.

Optional industry certifications

We prepare you for these during the course. The exams themselves are booked with the certification body and charged separately.

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
40 questions · 60 mins26/40 to passOptional · charged separately
Selenium proficiency assessment (Cokonet)
Practical timed suiteScore on certificateIncluded
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How placement works

Six steps to your first offer.

The career track runs alongside the coursework from week one. Placement isn't an afterthought here.

1

Skills + portfolio

Build manual discipline, API testing and Selenium automation with three real-app capstones.

2

Certification prep

Structured preparation for ISTQB Foundation during the course.

3

Resume + LinkedIn

Rebuilt to a professional rubric by the placement lead, projects front and centre.

4

Three mock interviews

Technical scenarios and behavioural rounds, all recorded, with feedback.

5

Matched introductions

We introduce you to specific roles across 400+ corporate partners. We don't blast your CV.

6

Offer & beyond

Negotiation help, then onboarding coaching. Support continues 6 months post-completion.

0Years training since 2010
0Corporate partners
₹12 LPAHighest package recorded
58%Average hike for switchers

Freshers typically start between Rs 3 and Rs 5 LPA, with a 90-day median time to a first offer. Numbers verified in our published placement reports.

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Where our learners get hired.Alumni test releases at IT services firms, product startups and GCC QA teams.
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After the course

What you will be after this course.

The typical Software Testing (QA) career path. Switch the market to see indicative pay.

Showing India base CTC ranges
YearRoleBase CTC
Year 0Course completeCertified + portfolio
Year 1QA Engineer / Trainee TesterRs 3-5 L
Year 2-3Test EngineerRs 5-8 L
Year 3-5Automation Engineer / SDETRs 8-14 L
Year 5-7QA LeadRs 14-22 L
Year 7-8Test Manager / SDET LeadRs 22-32 L

Ranges compiled from public 2025-26 market data (Glassdoor, market salary guides). Your offer depends on skills, employer and location.

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A direct comparison

Cokonet vs other EdTechs. No spin.

An honest side-by-side with the typical online "Software Testing (QA)" course.

What mattersTypical online EdTechCokonet Academy
Recognition✕ Self-issued, not recognised.✓ ISTQB CTFL certification track.
Cohort size✕ 100–500+; a row in a sheet.✓ 25 max, the trainer knows you.
Trainers✕ Often recent grads, scripted.✓ Industry pros on live projects.
Hands-on✕ Slides and a recorded screen.✓ Real applications, live bug bashes, CI-run automation.
Placement claims✕ "95-100% assistance", vague.✓ 76% verified, a published method.
Refund✕ Usually none after session 1.✓ 7-day refund, no questions asked.
In-person option✕ Online-only.✓ TVM, Kochi + Bengaluru in-person centres.

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FAQ

The questions people actually ask.

If yours isn't here, a counsellor answers it on a 20-minute call.

Is testing a real career or a stepping stone to development? +
A real career with its own ladder: QA lead, SDET, test manager, roles that pay like development. Some testers do move to development later, and the SQL, Java and Git here make that door easy too.
Do I need coding to become a tester? +
Not to start. Manual testing and ISTQB need zero code, and that alone gets first jobs. We then teach just-enough Java for Selenium, because automation is where salaries jump, and we teach it assuming no background.
Which certification does the course prepare me for? +
ISTQB Foundation Level, the filter most Indian QA job posts apply, with two full mock exams built in. The exam is booked with the board and charged separately.
What is the starting salary for a tester in India? +
Fresh QA engineers typically start between Rs 3 and 5 lakh. Automation capability moves you to Rs 5 to 8 within two years, and SDET roles climb well beyond.
Will AI replace software testers? +
AI drafts test cases; it does not own quality. Teams need people who design coverage, judge risk and verify AI output. We teach AI-assisted testing so you ride the tool instead of racing it.
Is this course suitable for BPO or support professionals switching to IT? +
It is one of the most common and successful switches we see. Your process discipline transfers directly, and testing values exactly the carefulness those roles trained into you.
Is it online or classroom, and is Malayalam support available? +
Both. In-person batches in Trivandrum, Kochi and Bengaluru, plus live online batches across Kerala and the GCC. Sessions are in clear English with Malayalam support.
Do you guarantee a job after the course? +
No, and we will not pretend otherwise. We provide structured placement support and real introductions across 400+ corporate partners, with support continuing six months after you finish.
Upcoming cohorts · seats capped at 25

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27 July 2026MondayFilling fast
  • Mode · Trivandrum + Online
  • Schedule · Weekday evenings
  • Trainer · Praveen C.
  • Language · English with Malayalam support
  • Certification · ISTQB Foundation prep included
  • Payment · EMI and scholarships available
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