This comprehensive Manual Software Testing course is designed to take learners from the fundamentals of testing to advanced-level concepts used in real-world projects. Whether you're a student, fresher, career switcher, or working professional, this course equips you with practical, industry-relevant skills to become a confident QA professional.

No prior experience in software or coding is required, making it perfect for beginners. The course also includes advanced topics to support your growth into an expert-level tester, capable of handling client-facing roles, test planning, and quality assurance strategy.

🧑‍🏫 Who is this course for?

• Fresh graduates seeking a career in Software Testing

• Professionals planning to switch from development or support roles to QA

• Non-technical individuals looking to enter the IT industry

• Freelancers and consultants who want to upskill in Manual Testing

• Anyone interested in understanding how software is tested in real-time projects

🧪 What will you learn?

🔹 Core Testing Concepts

• Introduction to Software Testing and QA Roles

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

• Difference between QA, QC, and Testing

🔹 Test Planning & Documentation

• Test Plan, Test Strategy, and their components

• Test Scenario and Test Case Design Techniques

  • Boundary Value Analysis (BVA)

  • Equivalence Partitioning

  • Error Guessing

• Requirement Analysis and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)

🔹 Test Execution & Defect Management

• Test Execution Process and Status Reporting

• Defect Lifecycle and Severity/Priority Handling

• Bug Tracking and Reporting using Jira

• Writing clear and reproducible defect reports

🔹 Types of Testing Covered

• Functional Testing

• Regression Testing

• Smoke and Sanity Testing

• Integration Testing

• System Testing

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Compatibility & Usability Testing (Overview)

🔹 Agile Testing Fundamentals

• Agile Software Development Overview

• Scrum Process and Agile Ceremonies (Sprint, Standups, Retrospectives)

• Role of a Tester in Agile Teams

• Test Artifacts used in Agile Projects

🔹 Introduction to API Testing

• What is an API and why API Testing is important

• Overview of REST APIs and HTTP Methods

• Basic API Testing using Postman

  • Sending Requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

  • Validating Responses and Status Codes

  • Creating Collections and Test Scripts

🔹 Real-Time Project Exposure

• Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios and requirements

• Working with client-style documentation and sprint-based delivery

• End-to-end testing workflow using sample projects

💻 What do students need to bring?

• A notebook and pen for taking notes

• A laptop with internet connectivity for practical sessions

• Enthusiasm to learn and apply concepts through hands-on practice
  (All study materials, assignments, and tools will be provided as part of the course.)

🎯 What will you achieve after this course?

• Strong understanding of software testing principles and techniques

• Hands-on experience with test case design, execution, and defect reporting

• Familiarity with real-time QA processes and Agile environments

• Ability to test web applications and APIs using industry tools

• Confidence to appear for interviews and begin your career as a Manual Tester