Accelerate Your Career with Software TEsting

Software Manual Testing Course: 

1. Introduction to Software Testing:

- What is Software Testing? 

- The Role of a Tester in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 

- Different Types of Testing (Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, etc.) 

- Test Levels and Test Types 

- Testing Fundamentals: Test Cases, Test Plans, and Test Strategies 

2. Test Planning and Estimation:

- Understanding Test Planning and its Importance 

- Creating a Test Plan: Scope, Objectives, Resources, and Schedule 

- Test Estimation Techniques: Function Point Analysis, Use Case Points, and Expert Judgment 

- Risk-Based Testing and its Impact on Test Planning 

3. Test Design Techniques:

- Black-Box Testing Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables, and State Transition Testing 

- White-Box Testing Techniques: Path Testing, Statement Coverage, and Branch Coverage 

- Combination Testing: Pair-wise Testing and Orthogonal Arrays 

- Exploratory Testing: Understanding its Role and When to Use It 

4. Test Case Design and Management:

- Writing Effective Test Cases: Best Practices and Guidelines 

- Test Case Review and Approval Process 

- Test Case Management Tools: JIRA, TestRail, and qTest 

- Test Case Versioning and Maintenance 

5. Test Environment Setup:

- Understanding the Test Environment and its Importance 

- Setting Up the Test Environment: Hardware, Software, and Network Configuration 

- Test Data Management: Creating, Maintaining, and Refreshing Test Data 

- Test Environment Configuration Management 

6. Test Execution and Test Reporting:

- Test Execution Process: Test Execution Strategy, Test Execution Order, and Test Execution Techniques 

- Test Execution Tools: Selenium, TestComplete, and TestCafe 

- Test Reporting: Creating Test Reports, Test Summary Reports, and Defect Reports 

- Test Metrics and their Importance in Test Reporting 

7. Defect Management:

- Understanding Defects and their Impact on Software Quality 

- Defect Life Cycle: New, Open, Fixed, Retest, Verified, and Closed 

- Defect Management Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, and qTest 

- Defect Reporting and Communication: Best Practices and Guidelines 

8. Test Automation vs. Manual Testing:

- Understanding Test Automation and its Benefits 

- When to Automate and When to Test Manually 

- Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Appium, and UFT (Unified Functional Testing) 

- Test Automation Frameworks: Keyword-Driven, Data-Driven, and Hybrid 

9. Test Management and Test Control:

- Test Management Process: Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution, and Test Closure 

- Test Control: Test Progress Monitoring, Test Status Reporting, and Test Closure Activities 

- Test Management Tools: JIRA, TestRail, and qTest 

10. Test Closure and Test Documentation:

- Test Closure Process: Test Completion Criteria, Test Closure Activities, and Test Sign-off 

- Test Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Test Reports 

- Test Documentation Best Practices and Guidelines 

11. Continuous Testing and Agile Testing:

- Understanding Continuous Testing and its Benefits 

- Agile Testing: Test Planning, Test Execution, and Test Reporting in Agile Environments 

- Test Automation in Agile: Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing 

12. Advanced Testing Techniques:

- Usability Testing: Understanding User Experience and Usability 

- Performance Testing: Load Testing, Stress Testing, and Soak Testing 

- Security Testing: Web Application Security Testing, Network Security Testing, and Penetration Testing 

- Accessibility Testing: Ensuring Software Accessibility for Users with Disabilities 

13. Testers' Soft Skills and Professional Development:

- Communication Skills for Testers: Effective Communication with Developers, Stakeholders, and Clients 

- Collaboration and Teamwork: Working Effectively in a Team Environment 

- Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Staying Updated with Industry Trends and Best Practices 

14. Final Project and Industry Exposure:

- Capstone Project: A Real-World Testing Project to Apply Learned Concepts 

- Industry Guest Lectures: Inviting Industry Experts to Share Their Experiences and Insights 

- Internship and Placement Opportunities: Guidance and Support for Students to Gain Practical Industry Experience 

Note : This course content provides a comprehensive overview of software manual testing, covering various aspects of the testing process, from test planning and design to test execution, defect management, and test closure. It also includes advanced testing techniques, an understanding of test automation, and a focus on soft skills and professional development for testers. The final project and industry exposure components aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practices.