Already ISTQB certified, or studying for it? The certificate proves knowledge; employers also want to see real testing work. No more courses. You've done the studying. We place you on a live product with a real software team within 48 hours, testing in Jira, Postman and real test environments, fully remote. Three months later, you have the real QA experience every advert asks for.
ISTQB is the best known software testing certification, and the ISTQB Foundation Level is where most testers start. Being ISTQB certified shows you understand testing terms, techniques and process. But when you apply for jobs, the first question is often whether you have tested a real product, and a certificate alone cannot answer that.
Experiencely does not sell ISTQB training or exams. Software Testing is an experience-only programme designed for people who are already ISTQB certified, studying for istqb foundation level, or coming from a computing degree or testing course. Within 48 hours we place you with a real UK business, testing a live product for at least 3 months in Jira, Postman and TestRail.
A mentor reviews your test cases and defect reports. You finish ISTQB certified and experienced, with a reference, a rebuilt CV, interview preparation and introductions to employers from our network of 1,200+ UK partner companies. The placement is 100% remote and fits around a current job at as little as 1 hour a day.
This is what a hiring manager screens for on a junior software testing role. Your qualification gets you to the starting line. Without commercial experience, you're one of 140 applicants per graduate role, and you look the same as everyone else.
Applications per role: Institute of Student Employers, 2025
You've already got the qualification. Every hour of this programme goes on real client work, checked by a senior QA engineer every week.
On a phone? Swipe the chart sideways to see all 12 weeks. Example timeline. Tasks vary by client.
Every testing advert asks "have you tested a real product?" These are the 5 things you'll be able to say yes to, because you'll have done them on a live product, checked by a senior QA engineer.
Turning requirements and user stories into clear test cases that anyone on the team can follow.
Real product, real bugs, real feedback. All online, in your own time. This is the commercial experience that gets you past the CV screen. Example workspace for illustration.
You could be placed with any of these kinds of businesses, each with a live product that needs testing.
Write and run test cases for a redesigned checkout on web and mobile.
Create a reusable set of tests the team runs before every release.
Use Postman to test the API behind a new payments feature.
No. Here's exactly what you're paying for.
Tasks are chosen so you practise exactly what QA teams hire for, from test cases to release sign-off.
Every test case and bug report is reviewed, with feedback that makes you better each week.
It goes on your CV as a real role, with a real product, bugs you found and references who have seen your work.
Three months later, the experience section employers read first is no longer empty. It has a job title, a client, real numbers and references.
Example CV for illustration.
ISTQB Foundation, a computing degree or a testing course
"I recently completed the manual Testing mentorship program with Experiencely and I must say it was incredibly valuable experience for anyone looking to break in to software testing… My Mentor took time to explain concepts and answer my queries."
"The program is practical for anyone who wants to acquire hands on skills that employers are looking for… For any one who wants to get his foot at the door experiencely is definitely worth the time and investment!!!"
"The early stages were especially effective in building my confidence and deepening my understanding of software testing. Overall, it’s a well-designed program that has equipped me with the tools and knowledge needed to confidently start my journey in software testing"
Reviews copied word for word from our Trustpilot and Google profiles.
Everything on the receipt above: a live remote placement within 48 hours, mentor reviews, references, CV rebuild, interview prep and being put forward to employers.
Our recruitment team puts you forward to employers hiring for software testing roles, preps you for interviews and helps with your own applications.
Tell us where you are, ask anything, and find out if you're eligible for funding. No pressure, no hard sell.
No. We do not sell ISTQB training. Software Testing is experience only, for people who already have or are working towards it.
It helps, but most employers also want hands-on experience. That is the gap our placement fills.
It is the most widely recognised one. Other routes include a computing degree or a reputable testing course.
Yes, if you already have a good grasp of testing fundamentals. We will check your background on your call.
Yes. Your project, your client and your mentor calls all happen online. You can take part from anywhere in the UK.
Yes. It takes as little as 1 hour a day, on evenings, weekends or both.
Yes. Funding is available for university graduates. Book a free call and we will check your eligibility.
Complete your 3 months, actively apply with our support, and if you have not landed a role within 60 days of completion, you get your money back. No questions asked.
Add real testing experience on a live UK product to your ISTQB, in as little as 1 hour a day. Hired within 60 days of completion, or your money back.
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