The text discusses 11 free online courses for beginners in software testing, including topics such as software testing concepts and techniques, latest tools handling complexities, catching bugs, and building high-quality scalable software. These courses are suitable for career-changers seeking entry-level jobs in software testing or developers looking to advance their unit testing skills. The job outlook for software quality assurance engineers is promising, with high salaries and a significant number of job openings. Some popular platforms offering these courses include Udacity, edX, Coursera, and Udemy.