QA Advance Course
Why QA?
Designing a comprehensive software testing course for beginners requires a structured approach that covers both manual and automated testing concepts. Here’s a suggested outline for such a course:
Advance QA Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing
- What is software testing?
- The importance of software testing in the development process.
- Different testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Common testing terminologies.
Module 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Overview of the SDLC phases.
- How testing fits into each phase.
Module 3: Manual Testing Fundamentals
- Understanding test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.
- Types of testing: functional, non-functional, black-box, white-box, etc.
- Test design techniques (e.g., Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis).
Module 4: Test Case Design
- Writing effective and clear test cases.
- Traceability matrix and test coverage.
Module 5: Test Execution and Defect Reporting
- How to execute test cases manually.
- Identifying and reporting defects/bugs.
- Using defect tracking tools.
Module 6: Test Management Tools
- Introduction to popular test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
Module 7: Introduction to Automation Testing
- Why automate testing?
- Benefits and limitations of automation testing.
Module 8: Test Automation Fundamentals
- Overview of test automation frameworks.
- Writing maintainable and readable automated test scripts.
Module 9: Test Automation Tools
- Introduction to popular automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium for mobile testing).
Module 10: Test Automation Best Practices
- Test data management in automation.
- Handling dynamic elements.
- Test script organization and version control.
Module 11: Integration of Automated Tests with CI/CD
- Introduction to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
- Automating test execution in CI/CD pipelines.
Module 12: Performance Testing
- Introduction to performance testing.
- Using tools like JMeter for load testing.
Module 13: Security Testing (Optional)
- Basics of security testing.
- Introduction to security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP).
Module 14: Real-World Projects and Case Studies
- Practical application of manual and automated testing concepts on sample projects.
- Analyzing real-world testing challenges and solutions.
Module 15: Q&A and Final Assessment
- Review of key concepts.
- Question and answer session.
- Final assessment or project to evaluate students’ understanding.