Start Your Career by Learning Manual Software Testing

Course Module: Manual Software Testing Fundamentals

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

• Understanding the Role of Software Testing in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Overview of Software Testing Concepts and Principles
• Types of Software Testing: Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, etc.
• Importance of Manual Testing in the Testing Process

Module 2: Software Testing Techniques and Methodologies

• Introduction to Software Testing Techniques: Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, Grey Box Testing
• Understanding Testing Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps
• Overview of Test Levels: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing
• Test Planning and Strategy Development for Manual Testing Projects

Module 3: Test Case Design and Documentation

• Understanding Test Case Design Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables, etc.
• Creating Test Cases and Test Scenarios for Software Applications
• Documenting Test Cases: Test Case Templates, Test Case Description, Preconditions, Test Steps, Expected Results, etc.
• Managing Test Case Repository and Version Control

Module 4: Test Execution and Reporting

• Executing Test Cases and Test Scenarios in Manual Testing
• Recording Test Results: Pass, Fail, or Blocked
• Capturing Screenshots and Logs for Defect Reporting
• Generating Test Execution Reports and Metrics

Module 5: Defect Management and Tracking

• Identifying Defects and Issues in Software Applications
• Logging Defects in Defect Tracking Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.
• Reproducing and Verifying Defects for Validation
• Communicating Defect Status and Resolution with Stakeholders

Module 6: Regression Testing and Test Maintenance

• Understanding Regression Testing and its Importance in Software Maintenance
• Performing Regression Testing: Re-executing Test Cases to Validate Changes
• Managing Test Suites and Test Scripts for Regression Testing
• Implementing Regression Testing Best Practices

Module 7: Exploratory Testing Techniques

• Introduction to Exploratory Testing
• Implementing Exploratory Testing Sessions
• Documenting Exploratory Test Sessions: Notes, Observations, and Findings
• Incorporating Exploratory Testing into Test Plans

Module 8: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Understanding User Acceptance Testing and its Objectives
• Planning and Preparing for User Acceptance Testing
• Conducting User Acceptance Testing Sessions with End Users
• Incorporating User Feedback into Testing Process

Module 9: Testing Tools and Utilities

• Overview of Testing Tools for Manual Testing: Test Management Tools, Defect Tracking Tools, etc.
• Introduction to Screen Capture Tools, Browser Developer Tools, and Debugging Utilities
• Leveraging Utilities for Log Analysis, Performance Monitoring, and Security Testing

Module 10: Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Manual Testing

• Implementing Best Practices for Effective Manual Testing
• Adapting to Emerging Trends in Software Testing: AI in Testing, Shift-Left Testing, Shift-Right Testing, etc.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement in Manual Testing Practices

Each module will include hands-on exercises, case studies, and assessments to reinforce learning and practical application of manual software testing concepts.