Portnov Computer School

08/26/2026

🔥 FORMER PORTNOV STUDENT?
YOUR 50% OFF OFFER IS HERE.

You’ve already invested in learning QA with Portnov.

Now you have a chance to learn a modern way of testing, including automation and AI — and do it for 50% OFF.

🚀 Modern Software Testing Bootcamp Program

📅 New group starts September 24

Including:

Short overview of Modern Manual QA
Short overview of Technology
Full automation Python with Playwright course
AI in QA module
Internship

Duration 5 months

The QA job market has changed significantly.

Skills that were valuable a few years ago are no longer enough.

Instead of starting over, upgrade what you already know.

🎓 EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FORMER STUDENTS

Get 50% OFF the regular tuition.

This special offer is available specifically for Portnov graduates who want to refresh and modernize their QA skills.

🚀 WHY START NOW?

If you want to begin your training with the new academic year, September is the perfect time to start.

Our classes are held in small groups, which means places are limited.

The earlier you register, the sooner you can reserve your place in the September 24 group.

📅 GROUP STATUS
• September 10 — Registration CLOSED
• September 24 — Registration OPEN

Reserve your place now.

📩 Contact us by phone or chat
https://wa.me/16509612044
+1 650 961 2044

and we’ll send you the registration form and Zelle payment information.

Don’t start your QA career over. Upgrade it.

🎓 Former Portnov students: 50% OFF

07/17/2026

🚀 New AI Engineer Bootcamp at Portnov Computer School!

AI is transforming the IT industry, and companies are looking for engineers who can build AI agents, automate workflows, and create AI-powered applications.

Our new hands-on program covers:

✅ Agentic Development
✅ Prompt Engineering
✅ Python for AI
✅ AI Agents & MCP
✅ RAG & LangChain
✅ AI Testing & Cloud Deployment

📅 Starts July 27

The first cohort has limited seats to provide personalized instructor support.

You can enroll in the full program or choose individual modules.

+1 650 961 2044
WhatsApp https://wa.me/16509612044
[email protected]

06/09/2026

🚀 LIVE WEBINAR

From Manual QA to SDET:
What Companies Are Really Hiring For in 2026

📅 June 11 | 6 PM PST

👉 To register, send us a message on WhatsApp:
http://wa.me/16509612044

Everyone is learning automation.

Very few are becoming SDETs.

Today’s market is no longer looking for testers who can simply write Selenium scripts.

Companies want engineers who can:

✔️ Build scalable automation frameworks
✔️ Work with Python and modern programming concepts
✔️ Design maintainable test architecture
✔️ Use Playwright instead of outdated tools
✔️ Collaborate with developers as engineering peers
✔️ Leverage AI to increase productivity

In this live webinar, we’ll discuss:

• How to start from scratch and build a path toward becoming an SDET
• Why Playwright is rapidly replacing Selenium in modern teams
• The Python skills most automation engineers are missing
• How top companies evaluate SDET candidates
• Common mistakes that prevent automation engineers from getting hired
• How AI is changing software testing and automation
• What a modern SDET skillset looks like in 2026

We’ll also introduce our new:

🚀 SDET Accelerator: Playwright & Python

Whether you’re a Manual QA looking to grow, an Automation Engineer trying to level up, or someone preparing for technical interviews, this session will help you understand where the industry is going and how to stay competitive.

👉 To register, send us a message on WhatsApp:
http://wa.me/16509612044

04/28/2026

Dear Mikhail Portnov,

Happy 70th Birthday!

Thank you for everything you’ve done for students and for the IT community. Your experience, honesty, and straightforward approach have helped so many people change their lives.

Wishing you good health, energy, and many more years of sharing your knowledge and inspiring others.

Warm regards.

04/22/2026

🚀 🔴 FREE LIVE WEBINAR
📅 April 23 | 6PM PST

https://wa.me/16509612044
📱 Or call/text: +1 650 961 2044

AI is changing the tech job market — fast.

Layoffs, fewer entry-level roles, new expectations…
Most people don’t know what to do next.

If you’re thinking about getting into tech — or trying to grow your career — this session is for you.

💡 What you’ll learn:
• What’s really happening in today’s IT job market
• Why traditional QA roles are disappearing
• How AI is changing hiring and required skills
• Which roles are still growing — and why
• How to choose the right direction (even from zero)

🔥 No fluff. Just real insights and clear next steps.

👉 Message us on WhatsApp to get the webinar link and reserve your spot
https://wa.me/16509612044

https://youtu.be/bGBYFNDvGvs

LIVE WEBINAR: What’s Really Happening in the Tech Job Market (and What to Do About It)

04/17/2026

🚀 Modern Software Quality Engineering (AI-Driven) Bootcamp

The market has changed.

Manual QA roles are disappearing — and companies are now hiring people who can work with automation, technology, and AI.

If your skills are outdated — or you’re just starting — this is your fastest way into tech.

Our 4-month bootcamp is built to get you job-ready in today’s market.

💡 Who it’s for:
• Beginners with no tech background
• Those who learned QA before and need a fresh, modern skillset
• QA specialists affected by layoffs
• Career changers looking for a stable, high-demand career

💡 What you’ll learn:
• QA Fundamentals
• Technology Basics
• Mobile Testing
• Full Test Automation
• 🤖 AI in QA

🚀 What you get:
✔️ Guaranteed internship with real project experience
✔️ Resume & LinkedIn optimization
✔️ Mock interviews with real hiring questions
✔️ Access to hidden job opportunities
✔️ Support until you get hired

This is not just a course — it’s a fast-track into the tech industry.

🔥 Already in QA or have advance IT background?

We’re launching a brand new AI Branch — built for those who want to stay competitive and move into higher-paying roles.

You’ll learn:
• Agentic Development
• Prompt Engineering
• AI Engineering fundamentals
• AI-powered search & workflows

This is how you level up, increase your value, and stay ahead of the market.

📩 Have questions or want to get started?

👉 Message us on WhatsApp:
https://wa.me/16509612044

📞 Or call us:
+1 650 961 2044
+1 650 210 8674

02/18/2026

🚀 SDET Accelerator: Playwright & Python
Become SDET. Not just someone who writes test scripts.

⏰ 2 hours per day | 3 days a week
💯 100% Hands-On Practice
📅 Starts February 23, 2026
🗓 Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM (Pacific Time)

🔥 Great news! ELLIE YAMPOLSKAY is back teaching at Portnov Computer School!

This is not a theory course. This is a transformation.

💡 What You’ll Master

🐍 Deep Python & Algorithms
Go beyond basics. Master OOP, Collections, and Big-O thinking to confidently pass technical interviews.

🎭 Playwright Authority
Eliminate flaky tests. Learn resilient selector strategies, sync vs async ex*****on, and complex UI handling.

🏗 Enterprise Architecture
Build scalable Stateless Page Object Models (POM) and fixture-based frameworks ready for parallel ex*****on.

⚙️ Modern DevOps & AI
Work with GitHub Actions (CI/CD) pipelines and AI-assisted coding workflows — the way top tech companies do it.

📚 25 Days. Fully Hands-On.

From Python foundations → Pytest → Algorithms → Playwright → CI/CD + AI → Final Review.

Every class is practical.
Every topic builds toward real SDET-level engineering.

🎯 Who This Is For

✔ Manual Testers ready to level up
✔ QA Engineers who want stronger coding skills
✔ Automation Engineers who want enterprise-level architecture
✔ Anyone serious about becoming an SDET

Stop writing fragile scripts.
Start building scalable test systems.

👉 Learn more & register here:
https://lp.portnov.com/sdet-playwright-with-python

01/15/2026

⏰ Starting TODAY at 10:00 AM!

🚀 Upgraded QA Program [Open Class] is going live right now in Slack!

https://join.slack.com/t/pcs-qa-open-class/shared_invite/zt-3nvc7t4eo-0XYjToDgFiU8jy6fBOj10w

💻 Live & online
✅ No registration required
🔗 Join via Slack — the link is shared there

Don’t miss your chance to see how the program works and take your first step into QA.

👉 Join us now!

📞 Questions? Call (650) 961-2044
📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/16509612044

01/14/2026

🔔 Good News! New Daytime Program Is Starting

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new daytime QA program 🎉
To celebrate, we’ve prepared special package offers designed to help you learn more and save more.

🎁 MANUAL QA — 100% FREE

When you choose ANY of the packages below, you get the Manual QA course absolutely FREE.
That’s your first step into QA — at no extra cost.

👉 Check our package prices below

🚀 Join Us for the First Session

Not sure which package to choose?
Join our first lesson, meet the instructor, and see how the program works from the inside.

📞 For more details, please contact us at (650) 961-2044
💬 WhatsApp is also available

👉 Reserve your spot today and start your QA journey with us!
👉 Or if not sure yet, YOU CAN JOIN 1 st SESSION AS A GUEST

12/31/2025

✨ Happy New Year from Portnov Computer School! ✨

As we say goodbye to 2025 and step into 2026, we welcome a new chapter filled with opportunities, growth, and bold goals.

We are deeply thankful to every student, graduate, instructor, and team member who has been part of our journey. Your dedication, hard work, and ambition inspire us every day.

In the year ahead, we wish you:
🚀 Courage to take new steps
💡 Motivation to keep learning
🎯 Focus to achieve your goals
🌟 Success in your tech career and beyond

May 2026 bring you progress, confidence, and exciting breakthroughs.
Thank you for trusting us with your future — the best is yet to come.

🥂 Happy New Year and welcome to 2026!