Course Content: Software Manual Testing Mastery

Course Content: Software Manual Testing Mastery

Course Content: Software Manual Testing Mastery

Course Overview: This course provides a detailed understanding of manual software testing, including testing fundamentals, techniques, methodologies, and real-world practices. By the end of the course, participants will gain the skills to effectively identify, report, and verify software defects.


Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

  1. What is Software Testing?
    • Definition and importance
    • Objectives and principles of testing
    • Quality assurance vs quality control
  2. Types of Testing
    • Manual vs Automation Testing
    • Static and dynamic testing
  3. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Phases and models (Waterfall, Agile, V-Model, etc.)
  4. Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
    • Phases of STLC
    • Entry and exit criteria for each phase

Module 2: Testing Fundamentals

  1. Levels of Testing
    • Unit, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing
  2. Types of Testing
    • Functional Testing: Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Retesting
    • Non-Functional Testing: Performance, Security, Usability, Compatibility
    • Exploratory and Ad-Hoc Testing
  3. Test Environment
    • Components of a test environment
    • Setting up and maintaining test environments

Module 3: Testing Techniques

  1. Static Testing Techniques
    • Reviews: Walkthroughs, inspections
    • Static analysis tools
  2. Dynamic Testing Techniques
    • Black-box testing: Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis
    • White-box testing: Statement and Decision coverage
    • Gray-box testing
  3. Test Case Design
    • Writing effective test cases
    • Test case format and templates
    • Best practices for test design

Module 4: Test Management

  1. Test Planning
    • Objectives and scope
    • Risk analysis and mitigation
    • Estimating and scheduling
  2. Test Execution
    • Executing test cases
    • Logging defects
    • Prioritizing and tracking bugs
  3. Test Reporting
    • Types of test reports
    • Test summary report preparation
    • Metrics for tracking test progress

Module 5: Defect Management

  1. What is a Defect?
    • Definition and types of defects
    • Severity vs priority
  2. Defect Life Cycle
    • Stages of a defect
    • Defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
  3. Writing Effective Defect Reports
    • Key elements of a defect report
    • Best practices for reporting bugs

Module 6: Test Tools

  1. Overview of Testing Tools
    • Test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
    • Collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Trello)
  2. Introduction to SQL
    • Writing basic SQL queries for database testing
    • Verifying back-end data integrity
  3. Basic API Testing
    • Understanding APIs and HTTP methods
    • Testing APIs using Postman

Module 7: Agile Testing Practices

  1. Agile Basics
    • Agile methodology and principles
    • Role of a tester in Agile
  2. Scrum Framework
    • Understanding sprints and ceremonies
    • Writing and testing user stories
  3. Continuous Integration and Testing
    • Working in CI/CD pipelines
    • Importance of test automation in Agile

Module 8: Domain Knowledge

  1. Testing Across Domains
    • Banking and Finance
    • E-commerce
    • Healthcare
    • Telecommunications
  2. Domain-Specific Scenarios
    • Writing test cases for real-world scenarios
    • Identifying domain-related defects

Module 9: Capstone Project

  1. End-to-End Manual Testing Project
    • Testing a web or mobile application
    • Creating a test plan, writing test cases, and executing tests
    • Reporting and tracking defects
  2. Code Review and Feedback
    • Instructor feedback on test artifacts
    • Peer collaboration and learning

Module 10: Career Advancement

  1. Resume and Portfolio Building
    • Creating a strong resume
    • Showcasing project experience
  2. Interview Preparation
    • Common manual testing interview questions
    • Solving real-world testing problems
  3. Certifications
    • Preparing for ISTQB or other relevant certifications

Learning Outcome: Participants will become proficient in manual testing practices, understand test management, and be ready to take on roles as manual testers or quality analysts.

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Course Price: INR 20000

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