Certificate Program in Software Testing
Course Overview
Course Contents
The Certificate Program in Software Testing is designed to introduce the foundational concepts of software testing to individuals with basic computer knowledge. This course focuses on manual testing techniques, testing terminology, methodologies and best practices that will allow learners to understand the importance of quality assurance in software development. Students will learn how to identify defects, write test cases and perform testing processes manually without involving automated tools.
| Module | Details |
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| Module 1 Introduction to Software Testing |
Objective: Importance of software testing in development Key terminology: Bugs, defects, test cases and test plan Overview of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing phases |
| Module 2 Understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) |
Objective: Different SDLC models (Waterfall, Agile, V-Model) How testing fits within SDLC Roles and responsibilities of a software tester |
| Module 3 Types of Software Testing |
Objective: Functional testing vs. non-functional testing Manual testing vs. automated testing Black-box testing and white-box testing |
| Module 4 Test Case Design |
Objective: Writing effective test cases Types of test cases: Positive, negative, boundary conditions Test case formats and templates |
| Module 5 Test Plan Creation |
Objective: Purpose of a test plan Components of a test plan: Scope, objectives, strategy, resources Estimating effort and scheduling for testing activities |
| Module 6 Functional Testing Techniques |
Objective: Understanding functional requirements Test scenarios for web applications Performing smoke testing, regression testing and sanity testing |
| Module 7 Usability and User Interface (UI) Testing |
Objective: Basics of usability testing UI design principles and guidelines Conducting UI testing and reviewing user experience |
| Module 8 Exploratory Testing |
Objective: Definition and approach to exploratory testing When and how to use exploratory testing Documentation and reporting in exploratory testing |
| Module 9 Defect Life Cycle and Reporting |
Objective: Understanding the defect life cycle Defect identification and classification Writing clear and concise defect reports |
| Module 10 Test Execution and Defect Tracking |
Objective: Preparing for test execution Tracking defects using defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) Collaboration between testers and developers |
| Module 11 Performance and Compatibility Testing |
Objective: Introduction to performance testing concepts Tools and techniques for manual performance testing Compatibility testing across different environments (OS, browsers) |
| Module 12 Final Review and Reporting |
Objective: Preparing test summary reports Review of testing process and lessons learned Best practices for continuous learning and improving testing skills |
Course Fee
Your Investment
Rs 60,000/=
Admission Requirements
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Computer Knowledge
Applicants must possess basic computer skills and literacy.
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Prior Experience Level
No prior software testing experience is required. Open to beginners, IT professionals transitioning to QA, and junior testers wanting to strengthen their skills.
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Progression Readiness
A desire to learn essential manual testing fundamentals as a prerequisite for advancing to automated testing tools.
Target Audience
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- Beginners with basic computer knowledge who are interested in pursuing a career in software testing.
- Individuals looking to transition into quality assurance from other IT roles.
- Junior software testers who wish to strengthen their manual testing skills.
- Those who are looking to gain foundational knowledge before advancing to automated testing tools.
Please review the entry requirements before starting your application.
