Software Testing & QA
Master Software Testing and QA from beginner to advanced. Learn manual and automated testing, functional and non-functional testing, API testing, and modern QA tools. Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and become job-ready in QA.
Duration
3Â Months
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Format
Online
Projects
Real-World Projects
Curriculum
10 Modules • 6+ Hands on projects
1. Introduction to Software Testing
- Importance of software testing in SDLC
- Types of testing: Manual, Automated, Functional, Non-functional
- Testing life cycle and roles in QA
- Overview of QA tools and environments
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2. Fundamentals of Manual Testing
- Test case design and test plan creation
- Test scenarios and test data preparation
- Bug lifecycle and defect reporting
- Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla
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3. Functional & Non-Functional Testing
Functional testing: Unit, Integration, System, Regression
Non-functional testing: Performance, Load, Security, Usability
Testing best practices and checklists
4. Agile & DevOps in QA
- Agile methodology and Scrum framework
- Role of QA in Agile sprints
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Automated build and testing pipelines
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5. Introduction to Test Automation
- Benefits and challenges of automation
- Automation tools overview: Selenium, Cypress, JUnit
- Writing basic automated test scripts
- Test automation frameworks
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6. Advanced Test Automation
- Creating reusable test scripts
- Data-driven and keyword-driven testing
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
- Reporting and logging in automation
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7. API & Web Services Testing
- RESTful API concepts
- Testing APIs using Postman and SoapUI
- Automation of API tests
- Validating responses, headers, and error codes
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8. Performance & Security Testing
- Load, stress, and scalability testing
- Security testing basics: Vulnerabilities, penetration testing
- Tools: JMeter, OWASP ZAP
- Analyzing and reporting performance metrics
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9. Real-World Projects & Case Studies
- End-to-end QA for web and mobile applications
- Test plan creation, execution, and defect management
- Hands-on team-based testing projects
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10. Capstone Project & Career Preparation
- Complete QA workflow for a live project
- Automation suite development
- Test reporting and documentation
- Resume & portfolio guidance
- Interview preparation for QA roles
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11. Assessments and Certifications
Assessments
- Quizzes after each module
- Mid-term project evaluation
- Final project evaluation
Certifications
- Complete online exams
- Obtain course completion certificates
