Software Testing Fundamentals

How much does poor software quality really cost? According to the Consortium for IT Software Quality, software defects cost the U.S. economy an estimated $2.84 trillion annually—largely due to issues that could have been caught with structured testing. The Software Testing Course provides testers, QA professionals, software developers, and analysts with the tools to plan, execute, and improve software testing across the lifecycle. You’ll learn core testing concepts, techniques for both manual and automated testing, and strategies for testing in various software development frameworks. This testing course is ideal for anyone new to QA or those expanding their role into software testing. Through real-world examples and hands-on practice, you’ll build confidence in test planning, defect tracking, and requirement validation using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

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$1,195.00

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Course Overview

Develop an understanding of basic concepts associated with software testing Recognize the benefits of quality efforts in testing Describe the key roles, processes, activities, and deliverables associated with testing in various environments Learn the importance of good requirements as a base for testing Understand and distinguish among common testing approaches, levels, styles, and types Articulate the key components in a test strategy and a test plan Create a test strategy Understand the challenges of testing vendor-supplied applications Identify test scenarios and create test cases based on scenarios and requirements Determine how to manage and report defects

A basic understanding or exposure to requirements and software projects. Ideal for those new to testing or in roles with QA responsibility, this course covers testing types, processes, and levels. Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, you’ll build the skills to contribute confidently to quality efforts and reduce project risk.

Module 1: Testing Concepts

What is software testing and why it matters
Characteristics of effective testing
Testing maturity model and common gaps
Testable vs. vague requirements

Module 2: Testing Process and Methodology

The generic software testing process
Seven core tenets of software testing
Testing in predictive, iterative, and adaptive SDLCs

Module 3: Testing Levels and Types

Unit, integration, system, and enterprise testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Manual testing vs. test automation
Performance testing and API testing basics

Module 4: Testing Strategy and Test Plan Development

Difference between a test strategy and a test plan
Static vs. dynamic testing
Writing test cases and selecting test data
Test environment setup and planning

Module 5: UAT Testing Process

Defining test deliverables and team setup
UAT methodology and timelines
Executing tests and analyzing results
Sign-off and approval steps

Module 6: Test Scenarios and Case Design

Identifying high-priority scenarios
Writing reusable test cases and scripts
Test management tools (including Selenium and Java examples)

Module 7: Defect Management and Test Closure

Preventing vs. detecting defects
Defect tracking and classification
Writing clear defect descriptions
Closing the testing cycle

Class Dates & Times


08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,195.00
11/02/2026 - 11/03/2026 Virtual 08:00:00 to 16:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,195.00

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