AI writes the tests.You decide if they're right.

AI writes the tests.
You decide if they're right.

Built for manual testers moving into automation.

Learn how to review, fix, and trust AI-generated automation — without getting lost in code.

Your job is no longer writing tests from scratch.
It's knowing whether the AI got it right.

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What you'll be able to do

Explain your testing decisions clearly in interviews
Spot weaknesses in AI-generated tests
Catch bugs that AI-generated tests miss
Build a portfolio that demonstrates QA thinking
Judge automation quality with confidence

“You've followed the tutorials. You've watched the videos.

You can copy the code — but you still don't know if your tests are actually catching real bugs.”

NextStepQA is different.
You don't watch. You investigate.
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Every lesson starts with something broken.

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You write the assertion. You get instant AI feedback.

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You move on when it works — not when the video ends.

Write your test → get instant AI feedback

A real bug. Your code. Instant feedback.

Everything you need in one place.

A real bug report tells you what the team missed
You write the test in Monaco — the same editor as VS Code
AI evaluates your thinking, not just your syntax
NextStepQA — three panel bug hunt: case file, code editor, live app preview
The curriculum

What you'll work through

00Start Herecatch your first bug in minutes
01Getting Comfortableunderstand what you just wrote
02How to Read Test Codedecode real Playwright tests
03Finding Elementswrite locators that survive change
04Tests That Prove Somethingcatch phantom passes
05Thinking Like a QA Engineerharder bugs, real scenarios
06Build Something Realyour portfolio project, on your own machine
8 modules · 47 lessons · 17 bug hunts
Why I built this
Caoimh O'Broin

20+ years in QA across automation, leadership, and enterprise software. Formerly Workday. Currently QA Manager at Enterprise Ireland.

Most automation courses assume you already know how to code. NextStepQA assumes you don't.

Caoimh O'Broin — Founder, NextStepQA
20+ years in QA10 years at WorkdayQA Manager at Enterprise Ireland
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Is this for me?

Do I need to know JavaScript or TypeScript?

No. NextStepQA is built for manual testers with zero coding background. You'll learn to read, fix, and direct AI-generated tests naturally as you solve real bugs.

How long does it take?

Most students complete the core modules in 6–8 hours of focused work. It's designed as a weekend accelerator, not a six-month commitment.

Is this up to date for 2026?

Yes. The curriculum is built on the latest version of Playwright — the current industry standard — and focuses on the reality of testing right now: working alongside AI tools, not against them.

€19 Lifetime access.

First two modules free — no card required.

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What you'll have when you're done

A test suite on GitHub with your name on it
Tests that prove business rules — not just happy paths
A README that shows how you think
The language to explain your work in any interview

Stop preparing to start.

Fix a real bug. See how it feels.

Fix Your First Broken Test →