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Become a
SDET Engineer
in 6 Months

Hands-on training. Real projects. Job support. Learn Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, API testing, CI/CD workflows, and enterprise QA automation from the ground up.

Program Details

Duration

6 Months

Format

Live Online + In-Person

Schedule

Mon–Wed · Thu Reviews

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Experience

No experience required

Certificate

DMVTEK Completion

Where Our Graduates Work

Cognizant
IBM
Accenture
Infosys
Capgemini
Amazon
Microsoft
Collabera
T-Mobile
Visa
AT&T
Anthem
Capital One
Chase
Leidos

Why SDET Is One of the Best Career Moves in Tech Right Now

Software QA automation engineering is one of the fastest-growing and most accessible entry points into the technology industry. As companies accelerate product delivery, the demand for engineers who can build and maintain automated test frameworks has far outpaced the supply of trained professionals — creating real, sustained hiring pressure for SDET talent at every level.

DMVTEK's SDET Bootcamp closes that gap in six months. Rather than years of schooling or scattered self-study, you'll spend every week doing what real SDETs do — writing Java, building Selenium test frameworks, validating APIs with Rest Assured, querying databases with SQL, and wiring tests into CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins. Every project mirrors how enterprise QA teams actually work.

Technologies & Tools

SeleniumSelenium
JavaJava
CucumberCucumber
TestNGTestNG
Rest AssuredRest Assured
JenkinsJenkins
GitGit
JiraJira
SQLSQL
SwaggerSwagger
PostmanPostman
IntelliJ IDEAIntelliJ IDEA

Course Curriculum

Seven structured modules covering everything from QA fundamentals and Java programming to advanced automation frameworks and job market preparation.

  • Understand the fundamentals of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Explore Agile and Waterfall methodologies along with Agile Scrum ceremonies
  • Participate in review sessions and prepare for technical interviews
  • Understand various test types including functional and performance testing
  • Practice functional UI testing and test case creation/execution
  • Learn the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and defect reporting
  • Use JIRA for tracking and reporting with hands-on practice
  • Participate in review sessions and interview preparation
  • Introduction to relational databases (RDBMS) and setup
  • Learn SQL fundamentals including queries and joins
  • Apply manual testing techniques to database environments
  • Reinforce knowledge through review sessions and interview prep
  • Set up JDK and development environment
  • Master core Java programming concepts
  • Learn object-oriented programming with real coding examples
  • Strengthen skills through review sessions and interview practice
  • Configure Selenium WebDriver with Java
  • Learn Selenium commands, TestNG, and Cucumber frameworks
  • Integrate Maven, Git, and GitHub
  • Apply CI/CD concepts in automation workflows
  • Practice real-world scenarios with review sessions and interview prep
  • Understand web services testing fundamentals
  • Use Rest Assured for API automation
  • Work with ReadyAPI for testing services
  • Explore Karate framework for API testing
  • Understand current job market trends and opportunities
  • Build a professional resume and optimize job search strategy
  • Participate in mock interviews
  • Learn job offer negotiation techniques

Where This Program Takes You

Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LinkedIn Salary, and Glassdoor (2024). Ranges reflect U.S. national data; DMV and major metro markets typically trend higher.

Explore Training Outcomes

SDET Engineer

Typical Salary Range

$95,000 – $150,000

QA Automation Engineer

Typical Salary Range

$85,000 – $140,000

Software QA Engineer

Typical Salary Range

$72,000 – $120,000

Flexible Payment Options

MONTHLY PLAN

$500/month

6 monthly payments · Total $3,000

6 payments of $500
First payment due at enrollment
No interest
No hidden fees
PAY AFTER YOU GET HIRED

$4,000

One-time payment · $0 due today

$0 due at enrollment
Pay only after landing a job
Single payment of $4,000
No interest or fees

Questions About the Program

Learn more about DMVTEK's SDET training program, payment options, schedule, career support, and enrollment process.

Our classes typically begin every 8 to 10 weeks. We encourage students to apply early and join the waitlist for upcoming cohorts. Once a new class is scheduled, our admissions team will contact you with the next steps.

No prior IT background is required. The program is designed for beginners, career changers, recent graduates, and professionals looking to transition into software quality assurance and automation testing.

Students learn Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, SQL, API testing, Postman, Rest Assured, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, CI/CD concepts, Agile workflows, and enterprise QA automation practices.

DMVTEK offers live instructor-led online training with optional in-person support sessions and collaborative learning opportunities depending on scheduling and availability.

The SDET Bootcamp is designed as a structured 6-month training program that includes live sessions, review classes, hands-on projects, and interview preparation.

Tuition includes live training sessions, hands-on projects, learning materials, technical review sessions, resume guidance, mock interviews, career support, and access to program resources.

Yes. DMVTEK offers flexible payment plans and financing-friendly options designed to help students begin their training journey with manageable monthly payments.

Our training program is designed to prepare students for careers in the technology industry. We provide career guidance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and job search support; however, job placement is not guaranteed.

Yes. Students gain hands-on experience through practical testing exercises, automation frameworks, API validation, database testing, and real-world QA project scenarios aligned with enterprise environments.

Yes. DMVTEK offers continued alumni support, including career guidance, refresher resources, interview preparation updates, and industry insights even after students secure employment.

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What Our Students Say

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Very practical training with real-world workflows and modern automation tools. I felt prepared from day one on the job.

Sneha R.

Sneha R.

QA Automation Engineer

I started with no experience and gained the confidence to apply for real tech opportunities. The career support team made all the difference.

Arjun M.

Arjun M.

Software QA Engineer

I came in with zero IT background. The structured curriculum and mentorship made every concept approachable. I now work full-time in tech support.

Priya K.

Priya K.

IT Support Specialist

The hands-on labs and instructor support helped me transition into my first IT support role with confidence. Highly recommended.

Michael R.

Michael R.

IT Support Specialist

Coming from a non-technical background, the TypeScript foundation week made everything else click. By month two I was building real test frameworks.

Jordan M.

Jordan M.

QA Automation Engineer

The Playwright program is exactly what employers want. I got my first automation role within a month of completing the program.

Nadia K.

Nadia K.

Test Automation Engineer

The CI/CD module and portfolio project were game-changers in my interviews. Hiring managers were impressed I could show a working pipeline.

David O.

David O.

SDET Engineer

Great learning environment with practical troubleshooting exercises and real-world examples. The instructors genuinely care about student success.

Sara K.

Sara K.

Help Desk Technician

I was skeptical about switching careers at 34, but DMVTEK made it feel achievable. Within six months I had a full-time offer as a QA engineer at a healthcare tech company.

Marcus T.

Marcus T.

QA Engineer

The Java OCA curriculum is dense but the instructors break it down in a way that actually sticks. Passed my certification exam on the first attempt.

Aisha N.

Aisha N.

Junior Java Developer

What sets DMVTEK apart is the career support after graduation. My resume and LinkedIn were completely overhauled and I started getting recruiter calls within two weeks.

Chris P.

Chris P.

IT Support Specialist

The mock interview sessions were brutally realistic — in a good way. By the time I sat for real interviews I was calm and confident. Landed my first SDET role three weeks after graduating.

Fatima O.

Fatima O.

SDET Engineer

I went from answering phones at a call center to troubleshooting enterprise networks. The IT Support program is structured, practical, and genuinely career-changing.

Devon W.

Devon W.

Network Support Technician

The Playwright module covers everything you'd see on the job — locators, fixtures, API testing, CI integration. I was contributing to my team's test suite on day one.

Yuki M.

Yuki M.

QA Automation Engineer

Solid program with real depth. The instructors have actual industry experience, not just teaching experience. That difference shows in every lesson.

Brandon L.

Brandon L.

Software QA Analyst

I appreciated that the curriculum was updated to reflect current tooling. No outdated content — everything I learned maps directly to what employers are asking for right now.

Leila H.

Leila H.

Test Automation Engineer

The alumni network alone is worth it. I found my second job through a fellow DMVTEK graduate who vouched for me directly to their hiring manager.

Samuel A.

Samuel A.

SDET Engineer

Coming in as a single parent with limited time, I needed a program that respected my schedule and delivered results. DMVTEK did both. I now earn more than I ever thought possible in tech.

Monique R.

Monique R.

IT Support Specialist

DMVTEK completely changed my trajectory. The instructors pushed me to think like an engineer from week one, and the job placement support was unlike anything I expected. I went from struggling to find direction to landing a role I'm genuinely proud of.

Barkat A.

Barkat A.

QA Automation Engineer

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