What is SWitCH QA?
Web applications have taken a center stage in our lives, especially because they can run on any platform that supports a browser (PC, tablet, smartphone, embedded computers, etc.). They are pervasive, and their application is continuously expanding. SWitCH_QA() is a requalification and specialization programme for those who want to acquire competencies and skills about web development automated testing for a full and fast integration into the job market as an IT professional.
How?
SWitCH_QA() applies agile practices and learning interactive processes to provide its students a solid, yet fast comprehension and application of software development and testing skills.
To Whom is SWitCH QA?
Graduates (bachelor degree) with or without STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) background and candidates from technology companies who work in manual testing and want to acquire skills to do automated testing and advance their career. Also, a B2 level of English is required for course attendance and access to possible internship. This will be tested during the recruitment process.
Our Objectives
2026 Calendar
01. Applications
02. Screening
03. Recruitment & Selection
04. Appointment Of Interview
05. Candidates Selection
06. Start Of Classes
Course Plan
Up to 30 students per class, 8-10 elements per work group;
16 hours/week of classes and an estimated 25 hours/week workload, two 16-week semesters, after-work, from Monday to Friday;
1 project developed competitively by the groups;
3 simultaneous courses each semester:
- 1 software engineering and testing course
- 1 technical course covering key technologies and competencies
- 1 project course to apply testing in an enterprise-like context
1st Semester
- Software Development and Testing I
- Software Quality Assurance I
- Project I
2nd Semester
- Software Development and Testing II
- Software Quality Assurance II
- Project II
