Your Path to Becoming a Software Tester – bug hunting made easy

This course is ideal for both individuals and companies looking to train their employees in software testing. It offers comprehensive training that covers all key aspects of quality assurance and test automation.

We’ll show you what makes a great software tester and guide you step by step to become an andagon Committed Quality Keeper. You’ll gain hands-on skills in test automation and test management.

Subject matter experts, technical specialists, and new team members alike can benefit from this course — and by the end, they’ll be able to write and evaluate requirements, automate test cases, document bugs, and report them effectively.

How Does the Software Tester Course Work?

Each software tester module includes in-depth training to help you learn the tools and techniques of quality assurance. Our course plan is continuously updated and will be presented and reviewed with you before the training begins.

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by a certified andagon trainer. Every two days, we check in with an agile-style daily stand-up to track your progress and keep you on course. In the final module, you’ll bring everything together — your knowledge from all modules will be reviewed and assessed once the training is complete.

Duration of the Training

• 6 weeks (full-time)
• Part-time: A personalized weekly schedule alongside your job is fully possible. The total duration depends on your time investment and amounts to approximately 240 hours.

Training Location: In Cologne / Hamburg at andagon or fully remote.

The training also includes certification exams for ISTQB - CTFL Software Tester, aqua Certified Professional, and andagon Software Tester.

Our Course Units

The course units can be combined in a modular format, like building blocks. In our standard training program, we make sure to include the latest state-of-the-art tools in quality assurance.

Each module is structured like a milestone you’d encounter in your day-to-day work or a real-life project. The goal is to satisfy colleagues and stakeholders — and to impress through your own contributions. Understanding the problem comes first. Only when the logic behind a test case is clear can you create and execute the right solution and test automation.

Making mistakes is part of the quality assurance game. What matters is learning in an agile way so you can handle any challenge that comes your way. With each module, you’ll do better than the one before.

Module Evaluation

Each module has clearly defined evaluation criteria. The assessment is carried out by a senior trainer from andagon people GmbH and focuses on both technical skills and analytical abilities.

• The technical evaluation is done in written form.
• The module is assessed immediately after completion.

Module Structure

Our modules follow this structure:

• Self-guided learning in the andagon learning management system (approx. 25%)
• Practical task, described in a short project brief (approx. 50%)
• Presentation and review of results (approx. 25%)

Additional Formats

We also offer blended learning formats, which include recorded webinars or expert talks from real projects, as well as quizzes to reinforce what you’ve learned. All training is delivered as blended learning and concludes with an exam and certificate.

Workshops provide hands-on experience and allow you to actively shape the topic. These are led by a certified andagon trainer.

Framework for the Standard Training Program

Prior Experience

We generally assume some prior knowledge of IT and programming (career changers with a background in natural sciences often bring this experience too). If not, we can provide the necessary foundation through a custom pre-course. Just reach out to us!

Certification

The initial exam for the ISTQB CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) is included in the course price. Any additional exam attempts will be arranged separately and include a personalized preparation plan created with your trainer. The final andagon module can be repeated once to earn the andagon certificate.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the final project and all modules, you’ll be equipped to independently execute, automate, manage, and document testing — whether in large enterprises or mid-sized companies. Our andagon certificate and satisfied clients speak for themselves.

Standard Training

• Our curriculum is designed by experts and based on 240 hours of training.
• It covers all the essential topics in quality assurance and test automation, including:
• Test management with aqua and Jira
• Test automation with Selenium and Ranorex
• Interface testing with SOAP
• Fundamentals with Maven, Git, and SQL
• And much more.

Alternative: Individualized Training

• The training is tailored specifically to your needs. Thanks to our modular course structure, this is simple and flexible to arrange.
• Each client has unique requirements — that’s why we start with a consultation with an andagon expert advisor to design a custom training plan that delivers exactly the quality assurance skills you need for the future. We know what we’re doing!

Services and Pricing

Licenses and Pricing

The cost for the standard training program — the same one we use to train our own employees — is €9,499. This includes all trainer fees, hardware provision, required licenses, and certification costs.

Certificates earned upon successful completion:

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
• aqua Certified Professional
• andagon Software Tester Certificate

For individualized training, pricing will be provided separately based on your focus areas following an expert consultation.

Training Schedule with Trainer Support

Duration: 6 Weeks

Our software tester training offers comprehensive education covering all key aspects of quality assurance and test automation.

The foundation is the ISTQB basic training (40 hours), followed by the Test Management 1 module (24 hours), which covers essential skills for working with ALM, requirements, test cases, and defects. Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban are taught in a 10-hour module.

For technical training, we offer modules on SoapUI, SQL, Git, Selenium, Jira, and Ranorex/Tosca, each ranging from 4 to 24 hours. A special module for tool comparison rounds off the program.

The ISTQB CTFL exam preparation and certification are also included in the training.

The final project — where participants independently carry out a test automation task on a provided test object — takes 56 hours and is assessed by a certified andagon trainer.

We also offer custom training modules and add-on courses upon request.

The total cost of the training is €9,499, and the program lasts approximately 6 weeks.

Additional tools and topics are available on request.