I started Portnov Computer School at the end of July

I started Portnov Computer School at the end of July. Despite all other good or bad reviews I can tell one thing, if you want to find a job and start a new career the school will definitely help you. You have to be ready to work a lot. The teachers will give you tons of information, but it’s your job to study. Everybody at the school is helpful. They navigate you through the curriculum. Just work hard and you will achieve your goal.

I chose Portnov for 4 basic reasons

Why did I choose Portnov? I chose Portnov for 4 basic reasons. 1. I needed a refresher course in QA after being away from QA and technology for several years. 2. I felt Portnov would provide me training in the areas “currently in demand” in the job market. 3. Portnov is an established school which has been training QA professionals for years. 4. And finally, because they had an internship program to help me get my foot in the door.

Ultimately the results are what mattered. I landed a fulltime contractor QA Analyst position with Stanford University before completing my last class at Portnov. This was a fulltime contractor position (not an internship). Both of the Stanford managers that interviewed me mentioned that they had previously hired students from Portnov and were pleased with their performance. I feel that their performance and success helped me in winning my position.

I recommend Portnov as a good beginning point for starting your career in QA. They will show you the areas which you need to learn. In addition I suggest that you supplement your training with additional work in each of the areas to gain a deeper understanding. You will find that continuous learning is a vital ingredient for a successful career in QA.

Five Star’s Education under Fifty Star’s Flag

I would highly recommend Portnov’s Computer School to all Americans who are brave enough to believe that there is a legitimate and exciting way to start a new career.

I am one of many women who have come to the forty year life milestone with the baggage of marriage, kids, and some professional experience here and there. My move from Arizona to SF Bay Area, in April 2011, gave me a chance to fulfill my dream and find myself. Portnov’s School modifies and enhances my medical secretary work-background and undergraduate College classes into a high-demand, Software Quality Assurance profession. The School helps me enroll in a paid Internship in a top-rated High-Tech Company within five months from the SQA class’s start day.

I will rate the Portnov’s School with five stars for its uniqueness and motivation to help each Student to succeed. There are a few features that Portnov’s Computer School offers: You can repeat classes again and again at no extra charges, you can create customized subject’s schedules, 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 in one–on-one session with the School’s Department Manager, you can build your Professional Social Network and Connection, you will get guaranteed Internship in one of fifty plus partner’s companies in SF Bay Area.

I am amazed by the patience, professional ethics and creativity of each Teacher. The School’s unique strength is the teaching Personnel: most of the Lecturers are active high-rank QA Managers from Silicon Valley’s companies that share their knowledge and experience with open heart and passion. Friendly and informal environment in the class helps adult students to overcome tension and fears; professional ethics and patience of Personnel encourage go over the language and cultural barriers; sophisticated and continuously updated knowledge of Teachers motivated to achieve a high expectation of the industry’s standard.

Do not expect an “easy way to go” into industry without intense learning and volume of homework. But if you open your eyes and ears for exciting lectures, have an open mind to understand structures and flow of the testing methods, open your heart to feel the creativity of the software development’s processes; - you will become a successful and happy person like me.

I want to THANK you Mikhail, Sofia, Marina, Yana, David, Lesya, Frank, Irina, Yan – all my Great Teachers, Helpers, Mentors, and Friends for my success in the Software Quality Assurance profession within six months.
Thank you, Portnov’s School, for positive involvement in my life.

Portnov School Video Testimonials

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Thank you Portnov Computer School for giving me this unique lifetime opportunity!

When I came to the USA 8 years ago I had a dream. The dream was to find a job that I will enjoy to do, the job that will help me express my personal and professional skills and abilities. I was working as a property manager, Real Estate assistant, and also had my own Real Estate investment company. After the collapse of the Real Estate market I realized that changing my profession would improve my life.

My friend gave me the idea to become a Software tester. I did a lot of research about a Software testing and ended up being involved in Software testing training program at Portnov Computer School. After successfully completing the training, I was placed as an intern in DemandTec - a great company with an opportunity to get a permanent position. As of today, I know for sure that Software testing is my long-term career commitment and it is my goal to become someone who makes a difference in Software testing.

I really enjoyed being a part of a big Portnov's family. The entire staff of Portnov Computer School is a very intelligent team of professionals. They're making sure that every single student of Portnov Computer School succeeds.

Thank you very much, Mikhail, Sofia, Yana, Olga and others for giving me this unique lifetime opportunity!

Andrey P.

Portnov made a difference in my life

Thank you Mikhail, Sofia, Yana, Marina, Olga for making a difference in my life.

I was recommended by my friend to join this school and it was a wise decision. The school offers all the knowledge you need to start with and they train you with real time projects and mock interviews. The instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable.

After I finished my course, I joined as an intern in Zephyr and later got a job in the same company.

Magic happens at Portnov

Thanks to Mikhail, Sofia and school staff, I got my job (not an internship) within a week after graduation. When the project ended after 4 months, and I was having difficulty to find a job. I went to see Sofia if she knows anyone looking for hiring a QA. The magic happened again. Within a week, I got a phone call from QA manager in Foster City and asked me if I'm interested in the QA job.

Just keep up with what Mikhail taught us how to market ourselves, and you will definitely find a job. It happened to me twice already. Portnov Computer School is real and excellent. They help students to find a job.

Thanks!