₹56000+GST
6 Months
Software Testing Professionals
Course Overview
This comprehensive eLearning course is designed for college students, recent IT graduates, and career changers looking to embark on a journey into the dynamic and rewarding world of software testing and quality assurance.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the fundamentals of software testing and its importance in the IT industry.
- Gain proficiency in various testing methodologies, such as manual and automated testing.
- Learn to identify and report software defects effectively.
- Master the use of essential testing tools and technologies.
- Develop the skills to create detailed test plans and test cases.
- Execute tests and analyze results to ensure software quality.
- Prepare for a successful career in software testing with insights into job opportunities and real-world use cases.
Prerequisite
No prior experience is required. A basic understanding of software development concepts will be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Course Description
This course is your gateway to becoming a sought-after software testing professional. Software testing is a critical phase in the software development lifecycle, and skilled testers are in high demand. Whether you're a college student exploring career options or an IT enthusiast seeking a career switch, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in software testing.
Course Objectives
- Explore the software testing landscape and its importance in delivering high-quality software products.
- Dive into various testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing, to identify defects and ensure software reliability.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard testing tools and technologies, such as Selenium, JIRA, and TestRail.
- Learn to create comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover all aspects of a software application.
- Execute tests efficiently and analyze the results to ensure the software meets quality standards.
- Understand the real-world applications of software testing and explore job opportunities in the IT sector.
Jobs and Use Cases
Upon completing this course, you'll be ready to take in-demand roles, such as:
- Software Test Engineer Software test Engineers are responsible for creating and implementing test procedures to ensure that software programmes work as expected.
- QA Analyst Create test plans for new software releases and services. Create, write, and run test scripts to verify the functionality of application and database requirements.
- Manual Test Engineer Manual Test Engineers perform testing activities such as planning, and test design that occur prior to coding. They also work on proactive defect tracking, which means that defects are discovered at an early stage.
- Software Test Engineer Software Test Engineer Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases, as well as estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating testing activities.
- Performance Test Engineer Performance Test Engineer creates and maintains performance test plans, injects load using JMeter load testing software, and analyse metrics from application and system logs.
- Database Tester Database Testers run tests to ensure that the exact data values retrieved or fetched from the database by the desktop-based application or web-based application are correct.
Tools and Technologies Covered
- Industry-standard testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, and Appium.
- Use of test management tools for efficient test planning.
- Learning the basics of scripting for automation with languages like Python.
Software Testing Professionals
Validate your software testing skills with the Crestora Tech Certified Software Testing Professionals (STP) certification. This comprehensive certification program equips you with hands-on training and industry-recognized expertise in various testing methodologies, tools, and best practices for ensuring software quality.
Curriculum
- Understanding the importance of software testing in IT.
- Different testing phases and methodologies.
- Setting up your testing environment.
- Learning the core principles of software testing.
- Writing effective test cases and test scripts.
- Different types of testing: functional, non-functional, and more.
- Hands-on experience in manual testing.
- Test plan creation and execution.
- Exploratory and black-box testing.
- Introduction to test automation.
- Learning Selenium for web application testing.
- Test automation frameworks and best practices.
- Mobile app testing and the challenges involved.
- Using Appium for mobile app automation.
- Testing on different mobile platforms.
- Managing test cases and test suites using tools like JIRA.
- Creating effective test reports and documenting results.
- Performance testing, load testing, and security testing.
- Tools and methodologies for non-functional testing.
- Understanding CI/CD and its role in testing.
- Integrating testing into the development pipeline.
- Introduction to Python for test automation.
- Writing Python scripts to automate test cases.
- Building a portfolio of testing projects.
- Preparing for job interviews
- Understanding the testing job market.
- Understanding the importance of software testing in IT.
- Different testing phases and methodologies.
- Setting up your testing environment.
- Learning the core principles of software testing.
- Writing effective test cases and test scripts.
- Different types of testing: functional, non-functional, and more.
- Hands-on experience in manual testing.
- Test plan creation and execution.
- Exploratory and black-box testing.
- Introduction to test automation.
- Learning Selenium for web application testing.
- Test automation frameworks and best practices.
- Mobile app testing and the challenges involved.
- Using Appium for mobile app automation.
- Testing on different mobile platforms.
- Managing test cases and test suites using tools like JIRA.
- Creating effective test reports and documenting results.
- Performance testing, load testing, and security testing.
- Tools and methodologies for non-functional testing.
- Understanding CI/CD and its role in testing.
- Integrating testing into the development pipeline.
- Introduction to Python for test automation.
- Writing Python scripts to automate test cases.
- Building a portfolio of testing projects.
- Preparing for job interviews
- Understanding the testing job market.
Course Fee
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is required. A basic understanding of software development concepts will be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Yes, the course includes hands-on experience, projects, and case studies to provide practical exposure to software testing scenarios and tools.
Upon completion, you can apply for roles such as Software Tester, Quality Assurance Analyst, Test Automation Engineer, Technical Support Analyst, and even Project Manager roles related to software testing.
The course covers industry-standard testing tools like Selenium, JIRA, Appium, and test management tools. You will also learn the basics of scripting for automation with languages like Python.
Yes, the course includes a module dedicated to "Preparing for Testing Roles," which covers building a portfolio, preparing for job interviews, and understanding the testing job market.