COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are to provide students with an in-depth understanding of software testing principles and practices. This course will help students to develop the following skills:
Understanding the fundamentals of software testing
Planning, designing, and executing various software testing techniques
Understanding the different types of software testing and their significance
Learning how to identify and report software defects
Understanding the role of software testing in the software development life cycle
Developing the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This 3-month part-time course is designed for individuals who want to develop skills in software testing to enhance their career growth or to start their own business. The course will be conducted through a combination of theory and practical sessions. The course will cover the following topics:
Introduction to software testing
Software development life cycle
Test planning and estimation
Test design techniques
Test execution and management
Defect reporting and tracking
Test automation
Performance testing
Security testing
Mobile testing
COURSE TEACHING METHODOLOGY:
The teaching methodology for this course will be a combination of lectures, practical sessions, case studies, and assignments. The course will also include guest lectures by industry experts to provide students with real-world insights into software testing practices. The course will be conducted in a part-time format to allow students to continue their work while pursuing this course.
IMPORTANCE FOR LEARNER IN CAREER GROWTH AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT:
The demand for software testing professionals is high in the IT industry. The course will equip students with the necessary skills to meet industry demands and will help them to advance their careers. Additionally, the course will also provide students with the skills to start their own software testing business.
SYLLABUS:
Week 1:
Introduction to software testing
Importance of software testing
Principles of software testing
Types of software testing
Week 2:
Software development life cycle
Software development methodologies
Software testing life cycle
Week 3:
Test planning and estimation
Test strategy
Test plan
Test estimation techniques
Week 4:
Test design techniques
Equivalence partitioning
Boundary value analysis
Decision table testing
State transition testing
Week 5:
Test execution and management
Test environment setup
Test execution techniques
Test result analysis and reporting
Week 6:
Defect reporting and tracking
Defect life cycle
Defect reporting
Defect tracking
Week 7:
Test automation
Introduction to test automation
Types of test automation tools
Test automation framework
Week 8:
Performance testing
Introduction to performance testing
Types of performance testing
Performance testing tools
Week 9:
Security testing
Introduction to security testing
Types of security testing
Security testing tools
Week 10:
Mobile testing
Introduction to mobile testing
Types of mobile testing
Mobile testing tools
Week 11-12:
Case studies and assignments
Guest lectures by industry experts
Note: The course content and schedule are subject to change based on the requirements of learners or location.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are to provide students with an in-depth understanding of software testing principles and practices. This course will help students to develop the following skills:
Understanding the fundamentals of software testing
Planning, designing, and executing various software testing techniques
Understanding the different types of software testing and their significance
Learning how to identify and report software defects
Understanding the role of software testing in the software development life cycle
Developing the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This 3-month part-time course is designed for individuals who want to develop skills in software testing to enhance their career growth or to start their own business. The course will be conducted through a combination of theory and practical sessions. The course will cover the following topics:
Introduction to software testing
Software development life cycle
Test planning and estimation
Test design techniques
Test execution and management
Defect reporting and tracking
Test automation
Performance testing
Security testing
Mobile testing
COURSE TEACHING METHODOLOGY:
The teaching methodology for this course will be a combination of lectures, practical sessions, case studies, and assignments. The course will also include guest lectures by industry experts to provide students with real-world insights into software testing practices. The course will be conducted in a part-time format to allow students to continue their work while pursuing this course.
IMPORTANCE FOR LEARNER IN CAREER GROWTH AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT:
The demand for software testing professionals is high in the IT industry. The course will equip students with the necessary skills to meet industry demands and will help them to advance their careers. Additionally, the course will also provide students with the skills to start their own software testing business.
SYLLABUS:
Week 1:
Introduction to software testing
Importance of software testing
Principles of software testing
Types of software testing
Week 2:
Software development life cycle
Software development methodologies
Software testing life cycle
Week 3:
Test planning and estimation
Test strategy
Test plan
Test estimation techniques
Week 4:
Test design techniques
Equivalence partitioning
Boundary value analysis
Decision table testing
State transition testing
Week 5:
Test execution and management
Test environment setup
Test execution techniques
Test result analysis and reporting
Week 6:
Defect reporting and tracking
Defect life cycle
Defect reporting
Defect tracking
Week 7:
Test automation
Introduction to test automation
Types of test automation tools
Test automation framework
Week 8:
Performance testing
Introduction to performance testing
Types of performance testing
Performance testing tools
Week 9:
Security testing
Introduction to security testing
Types of security testing
Security testing tools
Week 10:
Mobile testing
Introduction to mobile testing
Types of mobile testing
Mobile testing tools
Week 11-12:
Case studies and assignments
Guest lectures by industry experts
Note: The course content and schedule are subject to change based on the requirements of learners or location.
