I had to start my live from the beginning

I came to America a few years ago. I had to start my live from the beginning. Again have to do difficult choice about profession.

I started to take English classes at City College and take some computer classes at same time. I got a certificate. I was happy. And started my job search. But no luck there. Nobody wanted to hire me without experience.

Some how, I find out about Portnov Computer School. After I finished classes I got my first job interview. …….and job offer! I am so happy, couldn’t believe myself. All my life begins to change in America!

This is about Portnov School and people who work there. It is their help, their classes helped me to get a job. Thank you so much Michael, Sofia, Irina and everybody. This school is different from others especially because people care if you get a job. I had before a bad experience when school just wants to take your money, and don’t care what you will learn there, and if you find job after it.

I found the real help at Portnov school. They help with writing a resume, teach you what to do and what not to do on an interview. After that you feel pretty comfortable to go on interview and meet your future employer.

I met new friends there (Hi guys! ). We help to each other during the studying. And I hope we keep our relationship after school. You have to believe that you can do it too. And you will find real support at the School.

Thank you so much to everyone!

After graduating from local university my future was again in dilemma

After graduating from local university my future was again in dilemma. Question like what to do? Which field to opt? keep coming and haunted me.

I wanted to go for anything in IT but which field? Searching for some software testing courses. Then Portnov came into the search results. I called them and visited their free SQA Seminar. Finally I joined Portnov Computer School and recently got an internship with a well know bank in Bay Area?

Thanks to Portnov School for providing me excellent guidance and finally a job!!!

Life can take different directions

Life can take different directions I cannot believe .....being a arts graduate coming to software domain seems to be a dream but today I can vouch that with just 2 months of great training and hands on experience with live projects can changed my life and helped me to enter into the industry...

I am really thankful to the Portnov team to help me in getting in software testing domain.. My sincere thanks to Radhika our project manager who is always available with me even on weekends to help and give insight about the project & interview tips ..her knowledge about the subject is unbeatable..

Thanks to Mikhail for his great guidance in every step of life and finally to Sofia to send my resume to companies..... Guys these people are very genuine and honest believe me if you want to be in software tester this is a great place.

I studied here, and I like the school very much

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I studied here, and I like the school very much. It is great, and unique in several aspects.

First, it is reliable and trustworthy. You can be sure that nobody will try to cheat you there. Portnov and his staff do even more than they actually agree initially. If they have a way to do something they can to help you, they'll do that, sometimes in their own time, not paid. You can rely on them, just make sure you also keep to your side of agreement.

Second, their experience and professional level is surprisingly high. I was taught by the people that actually work at solid technical positions in the well-known companies of the Bay, who at the same time have ability and willingness to teach.

Third, the school (besides the professional subjects) actually teaches you how to find and get a job. Not the smart ass advises where you should boast and behave like you are the best, and mask some weird advantages when you're asked about weaknesses -- but actual practical advise, backed with years of experience and common sense (which is rare in this field :)).

Fourth, the school staff really cares about you. Yes they do. Not that they come and do for you all you have to do yourself. They really want you to be able to become independent. And if you want to refresh your knowledge, you can come back and take same courses again free!

So, the school provides you with information, equipment and opportunities. It's up to you to use them right.

I personally wasn't the brightest student and intern, but still was able to get what I needed from them -- professional knowledge, practical advices, internship experience, as well as useful tips for the job search. Now I work full time at a great company, and I'm sure that this is substantially thanks to Portnov school.

Portnov Computer School ROCKS!

I have been a QA engineer for over 10 years. I have experience testing manual and some automation. I needed to upgrade my skills with updated practices and industry standard tools.

I found Portnov online and went to the school. I met with Sofia. She and I discussed what I needed to bring my skills to a more marketable level. The classes I took were exactly what I needed! The school offered instructors who are working in the software development industry as QA managers. These are instructors who are recognized as industry gurus. My instructors were able to give me new best practices and upgraded tools that I was able to parlay into a well paying position.

Thank you, Mikhail, Sofia, Olga, Vlad, Lena, and of course, Tatyanna! Without the training I got from Portnov, I would not be moving on in my career. I would be stuck or worse, left behind. Much respect should be paid to this school. They offer classes that reflect what's going on with the software development industry. This industry is ever evolving.

Portnov offers classes that will get you into the job market and remain competitive. You guys totally rock! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!

Portnov Computer School changing lives of many in Silicon Valley!!!

I heard about this school from my friends who started their career at Portnov। The school’s reputation motivated me to enroll in the program। Thank you Sofia, Mikhail for making my career change a breeze. Especially Sofia for setting up interviews for me right away after I am done with my classes till I got one.

She encouraged me through out the process। I have been placed as an intern in a company after four interviews. The professors are good at teaching to the point and the project was very helpful. Mikhail’s tips to get through the interview and getting a job are very helpful.

Portnov Computer School did really help me start a new career.

Decided to change my career and become a QA Engineer

Decided to change my career and become a QA Engineer that's when I came across Portnov Computer School. Was very nervous of leaving a paid job considering the economy and starting as an intern.

Mikhail assured me that this is the right time to do it. Started taking classes and before I could even finish my course Sofia placed me in a very good company as an intern. Mock interview done by Olga really helped me to prepare for the interview.

So a big thank you to Mikhail, Sofia and Olga for making my transition so smooth. I would highly recommend Portnov School to anybody who want to change their carreers.