Testing Education That Actually Works
We started AdvanceTide because too many testing courses teach theory without practical application.
Based in Hsinchu since early 2023, we focus on automated testing education that prepares students for real work environments. Our programs emphasize hands-on experience with tools companies actually use, taught by professionals who've worked in the field for years.
How We Got Here
The path from frustration with existing training to building something better took time and plenty of learning experiences along the way.
The Beginning
Started with three instructors and a pilot program for twelve students. We made mistakes early but learned what worked through direct feedback and iteration.
Program Expansion
Added specialized tracks in API testing and continuous integration after students kept asking for more depth in these areas. Also partnered with local tech companies to align curriculum with actual hiring needs.
Current Focus
Now running multiple cohorts throughout the year while developing advanced certification programs. Our autumn 2025 enrollment opens in July with updated course content based on recent industry shifts.
What Guides Our Work
These aren't corporate buzzwords we put on the wall. They're principles that shape how we design courses, interact with students, and measure our own success.
Practical Over Theoretical
Every lesson connects to something you'll encounter in actual testing work. We skip the fluff and focus on skills that matter when you're facing a real codebase.
Honest About Limitations
Testing isn't magic, and we don't pretend it is. Some problems are hard to solve. Some tests will be flaky. We teach you how to handle reality, not an ideal scenario.
Continuous Improvement
Technology changes fast. Our curriculum gets updated regularly based on what's happening in the industry and what former students tell us they need.
Student Success First
Class size stays small so instructors can provide individual attention. We'd rather help fewer people really learn than rush hundreds through a generic program.
Who Teaches Here
Our instructors come from testing backgrounds at tech companies throughout Taiwan and Southeast Asia. They teach because they enjoy it and remember what it was like to learn this stuff the first time.
Vidar Sundqvist
Lead Testing ArchitectSpent eight years building automation frameworks for e-commerce and fintech companies. Started at AdvanceTide because he got tired of training junior testers on the job who should have learned basics in school.
Eliška Novotná
Educational Program DirectorBackground in both software development and education. She designs our curriculum structure and makes sure courses actually prepare people for work rather than just teaching random skills.
What You Can Expect From Us
We're not going to promise you'll become a senior engineer in six months or that companies will fight over you. But we will give you a solid foundation in automated testing that companies value.
Our programs run for six to twelve months depending on the track you choose. Most students need about fifteen hours per week for coursework. Job placement support continues for six months after graduation, though finding work depends on many factors beyond what we can control.
If you're considering automated testing as a career path and want training that respects your time by focusing on what actually matters, we'd be happy to discuss whether our programs make sense for your goals.