QA and Automation Program - Haifa

The QA and Automation program by Google and Reichman University’s High-Tech School will prepare you for a sought-after entry-level role in the tech industry.

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Participants in the program will gain skills and practical experience in manual testing, automated testing, the use of popular technologies in the tech industry, and the integration of AI tools into their daily work as software testers.

What does a QA tester do and why should I study it?

The abbreviation for QA comes from the words Quality Assurance. A QA tester is the one who is responsible for ensuring the quality and proper service of the software. The QA tester is the one who builds and plans different scripts, looks, and locates bugs, documents them, and alerts the software developers for them to fix them. The screening process needs be done in a very thorough way using critical thinking while paying attention to every single detail. The QA tester needs to understand what is going on inside the software while combining basic code knowledge, which we will learn in this program.

In the past, QA testing was preformed manually but lately there is an increase in using automated testing, that is more efficient. With automated testing the QA tester can run the tests over and over, using cutting edge automation testing tools. Due to this change, having knowledge of automation testing tools has become an integral part of the QA world.

A good QA tester with top skills and automation tools knowledge can have a huge impact on the quality of a product as well as the company’s name in the market and correspond with his/her salary and status in the company.

About the program

The program works under the academic casing of Google and Reichman University. It gives its participants the practical and theoretical knowledge within the QA world, while maintaining hands-on experience and skills using the most advanced tools. This innovative program combines the domain of manual QA testing together with automated QA testing.

The program will help participants acquire knowledge with many testing tools as well as different types of testing techniques such as unit testing and integration testing. We will learn how to plan and write different scenarios of testing together with methodologies such as Agile and Jira Software. This program will enable participants to have acquire basic knowledge in software development suitable for QA such as: Introduction to Java, HTML and JS. It will familiarize its participants with Database, SQL, REST and testing tools like Jmeter and Postman. In the Automation part of the program, we will also learn the popular tool for Web QA – Selenium, and Appium for Mobile QA. The program includes practice on these tools as well as 2 projects in manual and automated QA. Through this special program, participants will also learn and use AI tools to experience how it can help and make the job of the QA tester much easier.

Syllabus

AI: Learn about it and apply it

AI is a major component of all training programs at the high-tech school. In this program, we will learn about AI and how to use the various tools to optimize our work. Additionally, we will present high-quality products, analyze information, and share insights.

In addition to getting to know Google’s leading AI tools such as GEMINI, in this program, we will delve into Google’s Gemini Code Assist tool which assists in writing code, and Vertex AI, which facilitates the deployment and maintenance of AI models quickly.

With an emphasis on promoting innovation through the use of AI technologies responsibly and professionally, the program will impart relevant skills and develop the ability to successfully integrate into the future labor market.

Learning Model

8 months
Thursday: 09:00-17:00 In person in Haifa
Tuesday:17:00-21:00 Online
*High-tech English class - Mondays, 16:00-20:00, starting March 6th, 2025
*Subject to changes depending on the security situation
Lectures, workshops, exercises, and a practical project
Providing full response in accordance with the security situation
Lectures in Hebrew. Presentations, homework and exercises will be given in English.

Program Outline

Screening Process: Questionnaire, Home Assignment, Learning ability examination, Interview.
No previous experience needed.
Professional Training and Academic Supervision.
hands-on experience with programming languages and development tools & Automation.
Working with AI for faster and better results
Cloud technologies workshop
Technology Lectures with experts
Final Project
Your entry to the Tech Industry!
Integration into the Industry
Guidance, Workshops, Tools for career development and job interviews

Screening Process

In order to be accepted into our programs, you must go through a selection process that includes several stages.
The process is designed to ensure that you are a good fit for the program, to identify potential for the profession, and to give you a small taste of the field of study. The selection process does not require prior experience.
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Questionnaire

Fill in personal details and general infromation

15 min

Questionnaire

Home Assignment

Task from the program's field.
* no previous experience required

Few days to submit

Learning Ability Test

Online test that checks learning abilities and English level

2.5 hours

Interview

An opportunity to meet in person

30 min

Acceptance to the Program

How exciting! Now is the time to arrange payment/ apply for a scholarship

Our Team

Kobi Yonasi

Main lecturer of the automation program, with a bachelor's degree from Bar Ilan University in the field of economics and logistics. Founds the leading center for software testing and teaches people how to think about testing.

Chay Sharaby

Program Manager of Haifa programs.

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QA and Automation

Haifa

FAQ

What are the selection stages for the program?
1. Filling out a questionnaire with supporting documents: CV and/or LinkedIn profile, and transcript/Matriculation certificate.
2. Tests assessing skills and thinking abilities and a homework assignment.
3. Personal interview with the program management and partner companies.
Why is a high level of English proficiency required?

The high-tech industry operates primarily in English (even within companies operating in Israel). This includes coding and report writing. Therefore, the participants’ level of English must be sufficient to understand the material and apply it. As part of the selection process, we will assess your level of English proficiency. If found suitable, you will be referred to a high-tech English course.

Industry Integration

The program trains you to integrate into the industry in junior roles. We aim to provide all participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools required for success in the Israeli high-tech industry. Additionally, we offer personal support and guidance in preparation for interviews and industry integration. Your success is our success.

What kind of certificate do I get?

After completing the program, you will get a certificate signed by Google and Reichman University.

Can I work while studying in this program?

Yes. This program is suitable for people who would like to work while studying, although this program is intensive and includes projects that need to be handed in on time. This program is intended for people who are willing to go the extra mile and invest their time to study. We do recommend that you make arrangement with you work beforehand.

When and where does the program take place?

Thurseday: 09:00-17:00 In person in Haifa Tuesday: 17:00-21:00 Online *High-tech English class - Mondays, 16:00-20:00, starting March 6^th, 2025

What does the curriculum include?

View the Syllabus.
How much does the program cost?
The Automation program price is 36,600 ₪ including VAT. The cost of the English course, for those required to take it as a precondition for acceptance into the program, is 5150 ₪ including VAT.
- As part of the commitment of Google and Reichman University to create equality and promote the integration of skilled and diverse human capital into the Israeli high-tech industry, we offer a variety of encouragement scholarships. Scholarships ranging from 60% to 94% for those who meet the target conditions and are found eligible by the scholarship committee.
Encouragement scholarships will be awarded to participants who are found suitable, including underrepresented populations in the high-tech industry, including women, diversity populations, those from the socio-geographic periphery, and/or those whose economic background is challenging for them, and who wish to integrate into high-tech roles for the first time. Additionally, in light of the security situation, unique scholarships will be awarded to suitable participants from evacuated communities (who are currently evacuated) in the south and north of the country.
- To ensure high chances of success in the program and realization of the vision, scholarship eligibility will be assessed after successful completion of professional tests and personal interviews. Interested applicants will need to submit a scholarship application and provide documents and certificates of themselves and their families as required by the program, in advanced stages of the selection process. The scholarship committee examines each case individually, and a response will be given in the advanced stages of the selection process.
- Living stipends for the training period will be granted in certain cases, according to the recommendation of the scholarship committee. The amount of the living stipend varies from training to training and depends on the socio-economic status of the participant.
- You will be required to pay the full or partial tuition fee only after official acceptance into the program. It will be possible to pay in installments subject to the tuition regulations.
- No double promotions.