TestPilot Academy
Training and coaching designed to strengthen real-world testing capability — delivered by senior practitioners.
We help testers, engineers, and test leaders build practical skills they can apply immediately in complex delivery environments.
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Training built on real delivery experience
TestPilot Academy provides professional training and coaching for organisations that care about software quality, risk, and delivery outcomes.
Our courses are designed and delivered by senior test leaders with hands-on experience across enterprise systems, digital platforms, ERP, payroll, and regulated environments.
We focus on practical capability — not just certification — helping teams improve how they test, collaborate, and make quality decisions under real-world constraints.
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- Exploratory Testing Lab
- ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level
- ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester
- ISTQB® Certified Test Manager (Advanced)
- Practical Risk-Based Testing
- Testing in Agile Environments
- Measurements & Metrics
- Writing Good Test Requirements
Courses surfaced here focus on leadership, risk, and decision-making:
- Exploratory Testing Lab
- ISTQB® Certified Test Manager (Advanced)
- Measurements & Metrics
- Test Process Improvement (TPI® / TPI® NEXT)
- Adding Business Value: Increasing ROI in Testing
- Root Cause Analysis Techniques
Courses focused on hands-on testing and analysis:
- Exploratory Testing Lab
- ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level
- ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester
- Exploratory Testing Explained
- Exploratory Testing Lab
- Practical Risk-Based Testing
- Writing Good Test Requirements
- Testing in Agile Environments
Courses relevant to technical and automation-focused testers:
- Exploratory Testing Lab
- ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester
- Introduction to Practical Test Automation
- Modern Test Automation Foundations (coming soon)
- Playwright for Testers (coming soon)
- Cypress in Practice (coming soon)
- Testing in Agile Environments
Training and coaching options
TestPilot Academy courses can be delivered as standalone workshops or combined with coaching to support teams over time.
We work with organisations to tailor content to their systems, delivery model, and maturity level — ensuring training delivers measurable value beyond the classroom.
- On-site or remote delivery
- Small group facilitation
- Courses tailored to client systems where appropriate
- Suitable for public or private delivery
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Christchurch-Based, Serving Businesses Nationally
TestPilot is led by Wil Samuels, a senior testing consultant with 20+ years of experience across ERP implementations, SaaS platforms, and enterprise applications. As an ANZTB Associate Board Member, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, and accredited ISTQB Advanced Test Management training provider, Wil brings proven expertise to every engagement.
Through previous consulting ventures, Wil has delivered test strategies and independent reviews to Infinite Software, Volograms, Engen, Vodacom, MTN, and Woolworths (S.A) across telecommunications, energy, retail, and enterprise software sectors.
Our approach is collaborative, practical, and results-focused.
Looking to upskill your testing capability?
Whether you’re exploring certification, strengthening exploratory testing, or improving test leadership, we’ll help you choose the right training approach for your team.