# Ready for 2027 Special Challenge
Complete both featured courses before December 31, 2026, to unlock the exclusive Ready for 2027 profile badge and earn 1,000 TAU Credits.
# Challenge Perks
- Exclusive Profile Badge: Displayed on your TAU profile and course completion certificates.
- 1,000 TAU Credits: Boost your ranking on the global TAU Leaderboard.
- Limited-Edition T-Shirt: The first 50 learners to complete both courses earn an exclusive TAU tee.
# Required Courses
# Building Custom MCP Servers for Quality Engineering
- Instructor: Paul Turchinetz
- Overview: Learn how to build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrate AI assistants directly into your test automation workflows.
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# Playwright & Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Test Frameworks
- Instructor: Rex Jones II
- Overview: Harness agentic AI tools and modern testing patterns to create fast, resilient, end-to-end Playwright test suites.
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# How to Earn
- Take Both Courses: Work through the lessons for both Building Custom MCP Servers and Playwright & Agentic AI at your own pace.
- Pass Quizzes & Earn Certificates: Pass the chapter quizzes to earn your verified course completion certificate for each track.
- Automatic Reward: The Ready for 2027 badge and 1,000 Credits will automatically be added to your profile the moment your second certificate is earned.
# Have questions or need help?
See official rules, ask questions, and trade tips in the #readyfor2027 channel in TAU Slack.
