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NOVA°IT Academy · MY
15–55 yearsTesting theorySQLJava basicsGit & SVNScrumISTQB prep

Software Testing (QA)

A one-year programme for anyone who wants to start an IT career through quality assurance — one of the most accessible entry points into software teams.

Ends with ISTQB certification guidance and real interview preparation.

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What you'll build

Test cases and test plans

Written the way real QA teams write them.

Bug reports

Clear defect reports in a bug-tracking system.

SQL queries

Checking data directly in the database.

Curriculum

22 modules
  1. 1Testing foundationsWhat testers do and how QA fits into a software team.
    • Goals and tasks of a tester
    • Testing theory: defects and tests
    • Requirements and bug-tracking systems
    • Test planning and QA processes
    • From testing to quality assurance
  2. 2Programming for testersEnough Java to read code and automate simple checks.
    • What programming is; introduction to Java
    • Variables and data types
    • Logical and branch operators
  3. 3Databases & SQLWorking with data the way testers need to.
    • Database theory and MS SQL Server
    • SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
    • Multi-table databases and JOINs
    • Aggregation, grouping and subqueries
    • Views, stored procedures and triggers
  4. 4Systems & networksThe environments software actually runs in.
    • Windows Server and Linux basics
    • OSI model, IP addressing and routing
    • TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, mail and file protocols
  5. 5Process & careerHow software teams work — and how to get hired.
    • Software development life cycle
    • Scrum methodology
    • Version control with Git and SVN
    • Testing web and mobile apps, usability, localisation
    • ISTQB certification overview
    • Interview strategy and practice

NOVA certificate

Confirms completed training, practical tasks and project work — not just attendance.

Where it can lead

The course builds skills and a portfolio; it is not a job placement programme.

Typical monthly salary in Malaysia, from JobStreet Malaysia (October 2026).

Software Tester

Test cases, bug reports

RM 4,800 – 5,000

per month

QA Engineer

SQL, test planning, Scrum

RM 3,500 – 4,800

per month

Technical Support Engineer

Systems, networks, troubleshooting

RM 3,600 – 4,800

per month

Questions about this course

Do I need an IT background?

No. The course starts with the basics of testing and an introduction to programming.

Does it prepare me for ISTQB?

The programme includes an overview of the ISTQB certification process, materials and requirements.

What a lesson looks like

up to 12 students

per group — the teacher sees everyone

772 academic hours (368 in class)

total study hours

Computers provided

no laptop needed

Free replacement classes

if you miss a lesson

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Software Testing (QA)

15–55 years · 1 year

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