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Become a Certified Quality Assurance Professional

This course is designed to equip learners with the foundational skills and knowledge required to excel in manual software testing. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application, participants will gain proficiency in identifying software defects, understanding testing methodologies, and ensuring software quality.

Next Start date

24th May 2025

Extended registrations

Duration

8 weeks

Schedule

Twice Weekdays 7pm - 10pm & Saturdays 9am - 2pm

Format

Online

What you will learn

    • Understand the various phases of SDLC, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

    • Explore different SDLC models such as Waterfall, V-Model, Spiral, and Agile methodologies.

    • Gain insights into STLC phases: test planning, test case development, environment setup, test execution, and test cycle closure.

    • Master the art of writing effective test cases with clear steps, expected results, and test data.

    • Develop skills to create comprehensive test scenarios that cover various user interactions and system functionalities.

    • Practice executing test cases manually and documenting the outcomes accurately.

    • Explore the defect life cycle from identification to closure, understanding statuses like New, Assigned, Fixed, Retested, and Closed.

    • Utilize tools such as JIRA for logging, tracking, and managing defects collaboratively.

    • Learn to prioritize defects based on severity and impact, facilitating effective communication with development teams.

    • Learn the principles and practices of Agile methodology, emphasizing iterative development and customer collaboration.

    • Understand the sequential approach of the Waterfall model and its applicability.

    • Dive into the Scrum framework, including roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team), ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives), and artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog).

    • Learn to draft detailed test plans outlining the scope, objectives, resources, schedule, and deliverables of testing activities.

    • Understand the structure and components of well-written test cases and how to organize them effectively.

    • Gain proficiency in documenting defects through bug reports, including steps to reproduce, severity, priority, and screenshots.

    • Understand the nuances of testing web applications, including browser compatibility, responsive design, and security considerations.

    • Delve into mobile application testing, focusing on device compatibility, performance, and user experience across platforms.

    • Adopt best practices like exploratory testing, boundary value analysis, and equivalence partitioning to enhance test coverage and effectiveness.

Why Learn Manual QA Testing?

Manual Testing course, you'll acquire the skills necessary to ensure software quality, enhance user satisfaction, and contribute to successful product launches. Whether you're starting your career or looking to upskill, this course provides a solid foundation in the ever-evolving field of software testing.

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FAQs

  • Manual testing involves testers executing test cases manually without the use of automated tools. It allows for intuitive insights and real user interactions, making it ideal for exploratory, usability, and ad-hoc testing. In contrast, automated testing uses software tools to run tests automatically, which is efficient for repetitive and regression tests but may lack the nuanced understanding a human tester provides.

The course covers industry-standard tools such as:

  • JIRA: For issue and project tracking.

  • TestRail: For test case management.

  • Postman: For API testing.

  • SQL Basics: For database validation.

  • Introduction to Git: For version control.

  • es, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Quality Assurance – Manual Testing, validating your skills and knowledge in the field.

    • Duration: 6 weeks

    • Schedule: 3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session

    • Mode: Online live sessions with recorded lectures available

No prior programming or technical experience is required. This course is designed for beginners and provides foundational knowledge in software testing methodologies, making it accessible to individuals from various backgrounds.

Absolutely. While automation is valuable for repetitive tasks, manual testing is crucial for scenarios requiring human judgment, such as user interface evaluations and exploratory testing. Manual testing ensures a comprehensive assessment of software quality from an end-user perspective.

aduates can explore roles such as:

  • Junior QA Tester

  • Manual Test Engineer

  • Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Software Test Coordinator

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