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Zero to AI-powered QA Engineer.

Go from writing your first test case to architecting enterprise-grade automation frameworks. This path builds real QA and SDET skills — manual testing, Java automation, API/mobile testing, CI/CD and AI-assisted quality engineering.

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Test design
API testing
Automation
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YOUR DESTINATIONQA (SDET) EngineerTest · Automate · Assure
Trusted by enterprise applicationsBe the safety net behind banking, fintech and large-scale production systems.
Long-term career growthFollow a clear path from junior QA to SDET, lead and architect roles.
AI-era relevanceAI is changing how tests are written and healed — QA is where it's applied first.
High demand across the industryQA/SDET roles are growing as fast as backend roles — every product needs someone who can prove it works.
YOUR ROADMAP

One career. 4 levels.
A clear next step at every stage.

Each level groups the core skills you need — and the Ingress training mapped to them.

01
Junior
Next: Mid-level

Manual testing and QA fundamentals — the base before automation.

  • Write structured test cases and clear, actionable bug reports
  • Apply SDLC/STLC concepts and test design techniques (EP, BVA)
  • Test REST APIs manually with Postman using core HTTP concepts
  • Query and validate relational data with SQL
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02
Mid-level
Next: Senior

Automate with Java, TDD & Selenium — from manual testing to testing in code.

  • Practice TDD (Red → Green → Refactor) with JUnit 5
  • Design a test automation framework using SOLID principles and the Page Object Model
  • Automate real user journeys with Selenium WebDriver
  • Version control test code and collaborate with Git & GitHub
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03
Senior
Next: Lead / Architect

SDET-level test automation — one framework across every layer of a product.

  • Automate mobile app testing for Android & iOS with Appium
  • Automate API testing with REST Assured backed by SQL validation
  • Ship automated tests through a GitLab CI/CD pipeline with Allure reporting
  • Apply AI tools for test generation, scripting and self-healing locators
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04
Lead / Architect
Career peak — QA/SDET Lead or Test Archi

Framework architecture & quality leadership — shape how an org tests and ships.

  • Own framework architecture and enforce design-pattern standards
  • Add performance and security testing coverage with JMeter and OWASP principles
  • Evaluate AI-native and agentic testing platforms for team adoption
  • Mentor QA engineers and set quality strategy across multiple squads
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SKILL ASSESSMENT

Find your level, then close the gaps.

A practical assessment maps your skills to a personalised plan — in about 10 minutes.

AssessA practical test scores every skill on this path.
LearnA plan built around your specific gaps.
PracticeExercises that target your weak spots.
Track ProgressWatch your grades climb over time.
Assess my skills Takes approximately 5–10 minutes. Receive a personalised learning recommendation.

EXAMPLE RESULT68% · Junior

B
A

Test Case Design & STLCStrength — solid fundamentals

88
A

Equivalence Partitioning & BVAStrength

85
B

HTTP & REST FundamentalsMinor gaps

74
B

PostmanGood — go deeper

71
B

SQL for QASolid

72
C

Bug Reporting & TrackingGap — below level bar

55
C

Core JavaGap

52
D

JUnit 5 & TDDLargest gap

30
INSTRUCTOR TEAM

Learn from engineers who build and operate production systems.

This path brings together specialists who work in the field every day — across development, architecture, operations and engineering leadership.

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UPCOMING COHORT

Join the next QA (SDET) Engineer cohort.

Small groups, mentor-led sessions and a fixed schedule so you actually finish.

Start dateAnnounced soon
ScheduleEvenings · 2×/week
SeatsLimited
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