Software Testing Fundamentals Course

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing Life Cycle

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Fundamental testing concepts, SDLC models, roles and responsibilities

• Hands-on: Explore the testing lifecycle and map activities to a sample project

Module 2: Test Planning

⏳ 45 minutes

• Topics: Test strategy, planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management

• Hands-on: Draft a test plan including scope, resources, and schedule

Module 3: Test Design Techniques & Execution

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Identifying conditions, writing test cases, BVT, positive/negative scenarios

• Hands-on: Create and execute test cases for a web application manually

Module 4: Test Techniques Deep Dive

⏳ 45 minutes

• Topics: Dynamic test-case writing, scenario-based testing, test data generation

• Hands-on: Develop a test-sheet and manage cases in Jira or Google Drive

Module 5: Levels & Types of Testing

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Unit, integration, system, UAT; regression, smoke, performance, security testing

• Hands-on: Classify and plan tests for each level using sample requirements

Module 6: Test Execution & Defect Management

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Entry/exit criteria, executing tests, defect life cycle, severity/priority

• Hands-on: Execute test cases and log defects with reproduction steps

Module 7: Reporting & Team Collaboration

⏳ 45 minutes

• Topics: Status reports, defect status, test closure reports, stakeholder communication

• Hands-on: Generate a metrics dashboard and present test-summary reports

Module 8: Metrics & Measurement

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Test metrics types, benefits, collection, and analysis

• Hands-on: Define and calculate key metrics (pass rate, defect density, test coverage)

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