Portnov Computer School

Portnov Computer School has a great learning environment, it provides abundance of useful material that is easy to access 24/7, the instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable and all projects are real! It's a great place for networking as well. I am very satisfied with my overall experience here. Just joined the school at the end of January and already got an exciting internship in March. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to enter QA field quick and successfully. Thank you Portnov School! more

This is the best Software QA Training! Very professional teachers who really want to share their knowledge with you. It is really possible to learn a Software QA profession in 2.5-3 months if you enroll Portnov Computer School! I am very happy I chose this school. more

Great school glad that i made a decision of going for this training. more

I would like to say that Portnov Computer School granted me a unique opportunity to change my life for the better. I joined the school in January 28th of 2014 and on February 28th of 2014 I got a paid 3 month Internship with a company in Silicon Valley. I would like to thank Galina, Sofia, and Mikhail for what they are doing - Thank you so much for helping so many people achieve their goals. This school is unlike any other - it works as advertised! Not only you get the knowledge and support from the school but you meet a lot of great people/students in that 3-6 months time. If you are thinking about changing your life, this is it! I highly recommend you give Portnov Computer School a shot, this is something you will not regret! more

Hi! I would like to confirm, that Portnov's School program really works. All as promised: 2.5 month full time program, 3 month internship in real IT company, help with job search after all. I consider myself as an advance PC user and never had IT background, but I was able to successfully complete program, passed all exams and went through the internship. Now I'm working with number of recruiters for my job placement. Thank you for this amazing opportunity! Aleh. more

I highly recommend Portnov Computer School as a quick career change option as well as stepping into huge IT world. It is the only School, among many schools that I know of, that consistently keeps the promise of Student’s success. Teachers are very knowledgeable, School provides amazing study material that is easy to understand for Non IT background people, you can repeat classes with no extra charges, you can create and update your professional resume for free, you can be involved in real-life testing projects inside school, you can get work interview’s exercises.\r I am very thankful to Mikhail Portnov, Olga C, Olga K, Sofia, Marina, Stacey, and all of the other members on the Portnov staff. \r I am very happy that I had taken the right decision of joining this school and I can proudly say that Portnov School has paved a way for my career growth. I highly recommend this school for anybody who is looking for a career change. \r more

As a graduate of Portnov Computer school I want to confirm that the school is a unique educational institution and has several benefits compared to conventional colleges/universities:\r 1. The program is aimed for quick and effective establishment of practical skills and knowledge that you will use from day 1 on your next job.\r 2. Here you do not learn any unnecessary and useless stuff that you can waste your time, money and brainpower for but hardly use in your daily activities. Educational program is compact and practically effective.\r 3. Tutors are professionals in the field of work, not only in education.\r 4. This educational program really gives you all you need to start your new career, it works.\r \r I easily recommend the school as the solution for changing/starting your career as a successful QA engineer! more

Coming from a medical and health background, Portnov Computer School made it possible for me to transition from my old career into the software quality assurance field. Now, I have a brand new career and I have Portnov to thank for.\r \r They have knowledgeable and professional instructors. The classes are well-designed, organized and systematic. Internship assignments were lined up as soon as I was finished with the course. Everyone there is sincere in helping you become successful. They have supported me every step of the way.\r \r I would highly recommend Portnov - a computer school like no other. Take it from me because I landed a job as a Software QA right away.\r \r Thank you Portnov! more

Hello everyone. \r This is the great school. I graduated from it and got to my first internship right away.\r Very important thing is that they give you not only technical skills but job search and interviewing skills as well,(and a lot more….)\r If someone looking for career change, or if you are QA engineer and having troubles finding job - this is the place to go. more

I am really thankful to my friends who recommended Portnov computer school. I joined SQA flex program at Portnov in the beginning of August, and even before I completed all my course work I got internship. I really enjoyed all the evening classes. They are very well organized, and all the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I am greatful and thankful to Mikhail, Sofia, Galina for their help, and all the instructors that I had in the SQA flex program. I highly recommend this school who is looking for career change, or even if you want to refresh your skills this is the place. more

I found Portnov Computer School online and I'm so happy that I did.Thank you Mikhail, Sofia,Olga K and Olga C for helping me to find an Internship even before I completed my course.Portnov offers you with all the knowledge needed to start your career and they provide all the necessary material,hands on experience with real time projects,mock interviews and the proper guidance.The instructors are very knowledgeable and very friendly.I highly recommend Portnov Computer School.\r more

I enrolled to Portnov Computer school in the end of April of 2013. I took flex schedule as I was working regular business hours. The classes are well structured and organized and the school provides you all the materials you need to get good knowledge of software quality assurance. I also participated in a real time project and was able to participate in other projects which were going on at that time in the school. The school's staff is very helpful and responsive. I met many interesting people and made very good friends. I highly recommend Portnov Computer school as a quick career change option as well as stepping into huge IT world with strong knowledge of creating software from scratch and passing the ready to use product to user's hands. more

I entered Portnov Computer School in April, 2013 and completed it at the end of June, 2013. After clearing the interviews I am now about to start my 3 month internship program and for this I am really thankful. This was made possible due to helpful advice and guidance from all the staff involved, especially the two primary instructors I had (Olga C. and Olga K.). The courses were fast paced, but very well structured so following along was relatively simple if you did the homework and watched/read all the things they recommend, even if you're not very proficient in regards to the world of PCs. All in all I highly recommend Portnov Computer School; if you want a career change and are willing to work for it, this is the place to be. more

I joined Portnov School in January, 2013 and completed it at the end of April, 2013. I am very exited and happy about attending the school and having such a great opportunity to start my internship right after the finals. Thank you so much Olga K, Olga C, Michael, Sofia, and all other nice people there in the school for help, support, and placing me considering my location and availability. Studying at school is not that hard if students do their homework and actually want to achieve their goals. Instructors are very thorough and comprehensive which makes training at school very easy and simple. I highly recommend Portnov School! more

I joined Portnov Computer School in mid February and got my internship by the end of April!!! Thanks to all great people at the school!!! You do have to study and do your home work in order to achieve your goals. Portnov Computer School leads you through the process of you getting on the right track in career path. I learned all aspects of the Software tester profession as well as how write good resume and how to be great on interviews. I highly recommend Portnov Computer School! more

Looking for a career change, I got into Portnov, through a friend's recommendation. I decided to take the leap and registered. Looking back, I am very happy at the turn of events.\r The school has a great program geared towards exposing students to all relevant and required coursework needed to get into the QA industry.\r Yana, David, Michael, Yan, Alex and Vlad gave us a great exposure to different aspects of QA . Thanks to all the instructors for that.\r A big Thank you to Sofia for coordinating and planning the interview process, based on our specific strengths and needs.\r Olga C and Olga K were amazing in ensuring that we were ready to leave the school and get out in the real world.\r A huge plus point is the guaranteed placement program that Portnov offers. They have an incredible list of firms which come in to interview and take in as interns.\r thanks to the program I was placed just weeks before my course ended.\r I would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to get into the QA industry. more

When I started off to look for an institute to get training in QA, I went through few institutes in the Bay Area. I had few considerations – Course Content, Reviews on the institute, Placement facility etc. After a considerable amount of self-analysis and discussion with friends, I voted for Portnov Computer School. Looking back, I can now confidently say, I did a great choice!\r The program covers all the latest technologies that are expected by the industry from a QA professional. Portnov staff members are very knowledgeable and helpful. One of the impressive points about Portnov is that they lead the path in a structured way from training to interview preparation and eventually the placement! They enable us to undergo mock interview and clearance interview that have a bar set and all candidates are expected to meet the bar before they go on actual interviews. This hardening phase is very beneficial and this phase strengthens confidence in students. Olga K and Olga C did a splendid job in ensuring that the students are ready to face the real world. \r Mikhail, Lana and Yan gave us a very good exposure to QA processes. Sophia is an amazing coordinator. She precisely maps the needs of students with the job requirements from prospective employers. Above all, she is very committed and extremely professional.\r I highly recommend Portnov Computer School for all those who aim to become a great Software QA professional. more

First of all I want to say thanks to all teachers (Olga K., Olga C., Yana M., David S., Ivette D., and others) and special thanks to Mikhail and Sofia. You are the best with your unique teaching methodology. It was very helpful for me, it is the best way to change career.\r I highly recommend this school for everyone. Thank you!.\r more

I joined Portnov School in Nov 2012. I got done with my intense classes and studies on Feb 15th and by first week of march I got my internship offer. Portnov School works really hard in providing with quality training and placement. I cant thank Sofia enough for really being so committed on placing me. She also considers students' location preferences. I would highly recommend Portnov Computer School more

When I joined Portnov Computer School I was completely lost and frustrated. But after talking to the instructors I found much needed encouragement and support. Since then I have never looked back. To me it was the best decision of my life and I will always be thankful to Portnov Computer School Staff. \r Mikhail, Sofi,Olga K,Olga C, and the staff was always there for me. I can't thank you enough to Olga. C for her invaluable support. It was her who told me to stop crying and buck up. Nothing is easy in life.\r Courses are designed to give you the core of the SQA so when you go to interview you don't feel at lost. You must be 100% committed, otherwise you will have difficulties to grasp the concepts. But one thing for sure once you start getting the process then it becomes easier. Teachers are actually in the field, working as QA, so the input I got was very valuable.\r I highly recommend to any one who is thinking to get in IT to go the school. At least spent few hours in one of the Olga's session and get the feel of it. Trust me it is worth it.\r School has given me the right kind of education, and for that I will be thankful for the rest of my life.\r \r Noman Khan more