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Software Testing Quality Assurance

Q: Can I do the Software Testing and Quality Analysis course in 2 months?

Yes, you can learn the basic concepts of testing within 2-3 months depending on your learning module and a dedicated study schedule. Go for a self-learning platform like uCertify that offers interactive labs for practicing the theories.

This course offers an in-depth study-plan for Software Testing and Quality Assurance covering the fundamentals, methodologies, and best practices.

19 Interactive Lessons and 219 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
373 Practice Test Questions and 1 Full Length Tests

Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access

19Interactive Lessons

219Topics

373Practice Test Questions

331Flashcards

331Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

Join the Software Testing and Quality Assurance course to explore the core concepts and equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in the field of software testing. It’s a comprehensive Software QA course that covers a wide range of topics: software testing fundamentals, test planning and design, test execution, test automation, report generation, and setting up software quality assurance testing processes. Boost your understanding with real-world case studies and align yourself with the industry standards and best practices. The courseware is especially designed to make learning fun for you with interactive items like practice exercises, Q&A, glossary and hands-on Labs, so go ahead and make the most of this student-friendly platform.

Understanding the phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Grasping the core concepts: test planning, design, execution, and reporting
Learning design techniques like equivalence partitioning, etc.
Using tools and techniques for test automation
Using bug trackers to identify and report issues
Familiarity with testing tools (Selenium for web testing, JMeter for performance testing)
Understanding of testing databases, SQL queries, and data validation.
Knowledge of agile methodologies and DevOps practices for integration

Course Highlights

19 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
373 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

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Lessons

19 Interactive Lessons · 219 topics

01 Preface 3 topics

Who Should Read This Course?
How Should This Course be Read?
Notes for Instructors

02 Basic Concepts And Preliminaries 21 topics

Quality Revolution
Software Quality
Role Of Testing
Verification And Validation
Failure, Error, Fault, And Defect
Notion Of Software Reliability
Objectives Of Testing
What Is A Test Case?
Expected Outcome
Concept Of Complete Testing
Central Issue In Testing
Testing Activities
Test Levels
Sources Of Information For Test Case Selection
White-Box And Black-Box Testing
Test Planning And Design
Monitoring And Measuring Test Execution
Test Tools And Automation
Test Team Organization And Management
Outline Of Course
References

03 Theory Of Program Testing 9 topics

Basic Concepts In Testing Theory
Theory Of Goodenough And Gerhart
Theory Of Weyuker And Ostrand
Theory Of Gourlay
Adequacy Of Testing
Limitations Of Testing
Summary
Literature Review
References

04 Unit Testing 12 topics

Concept Of Unit Testing
Static Unit Testing
Defect Prevention
Dynamic Unit Testing
Mutation Testing
Debugging
Unit Testing In Extreme Programming
Junit: Framework For Unit Testing
Tools For Unit Testing
Summary
Literature Review
References

05 Control Flow Testing 11 topics

Basic Idea
Outline Of Control Flow Testing
Control Flow Graph
Paths In A Control Flow Graph
Path Selection Criteria
Generating Test Input
Examples Of Test Data Selection
Containing Infeasible Paths
Summary
Literature Review
References

06 Data Flow Testing 12 topics

General Idea
Data Flow Anomaly
Overview Of Dynamic Data Flow Testing
Data Flow Graph
Data Flow Terms
Data Flow Testing Criteria
Comparison Of Data Flow Test Selection Criteria
Feasible Paths And Test Selection Criteria
Comparison Of Testing Techniques
Summary
Literature Review
References

07 Domain Testing 9 topics

Domain Error
Testing For Domain Errors
Sources Of Domains
Types Of Domain Errors
On And Off Points
Test Selection Criterion
Summary
Literature Review
References

08 System Integration Testing 10 topics

Concept Of Integration Testing
Different Types Of Interfaces And Interface Errors
Granularity Of System Integration Testing
System Integration Techniques
Software And Hardware Integration
Test Plan For System Integration
Off-The-Shelf Component Integration
Summary
Literature Review
References

09 System Test Categories 16 topics

Taxonomy Of System Tests
Basic Tests
Functionality Tests
Robustness Tests
Interoperability Tests
Performance Tests
Scalability Tests
Stress Tests
Load And Stability Tests
Reliability Tests
Regression Tests
Documentation Tests
Regulatory Tests
Summary
Literature Review
References

10 Functional Testing 12 topics

Functional Testing Concepts Of Howden
Complexity Of Applying Functional Testing
Pairwise Testing
Equivalence Class Partitioning
Boundary Value Analysis
Decision Tables
Random Testing
Error Guessing
Category Partition
Summary
Literature Review
References

11 Test Generation From Fsm Models 17 topics

State-Oriented Model
Points Of Control And Observation
Finite-State Machine
Test Generation From An Fsm
Transition Tour Method
Testing With State Verification
Unique Input–Output Sequence
Distinguishing Sequence
Characterizing Sequence
Test Architectures
Testing And Test Control Notation Version 3 (Ttcn-3)
Extended Fsms
Test Generation From Efsm Models
Additional Coverage Criteria For System Testing
Summary
Literature Review
References

12 System Test Design 12 topics

Test Design Factors
Requirement Identification
Characteristics Of Testable Requirements
Test Objective Identification
Example
Modeling A Test Design Process
Modeling Test Results
Test Design Preparedness Metrics
Test Case Design Effectiveness
Summary
Literature Review
References

13 System Test Planning And Automation 18 topics

Structure Of A System Test Plan
Introduction And Feature Description
Assumptions
Test Approach
Test Suite Structure
Test Environment
Test Execution Strategy
Test Effort Estimation
Scheduling And Test Milestones
System Test Automation
Evaluation And Selection Of Test Automation Tools
Test Selection Guidelines For Automation
Characteristics Of Automated Test Cases
Structure Of An Automated Test Case
Test Automation Infrastructure
Summary
Literature Review
References

14 System Test Execution 14 topics

Basic Ideas
Modeling Defects
Preparedness To Start System Testing
Metrics For Tracking System Test
Orthogonal Defect Classification
Defect Causal Analysis
Beta Testing
First Customer Shipment
System Test Report
Product Sustaining
Measuring Test Effectiveness
Summary
Literature Review
References

15 Acceptance Testing 10 topics

Types Of Acceptance Testing
Acceptance Criteria
Selection Of Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance Test Plan
Acceptance Test Execution
Acceptance Test Report
Acceptance Testing In Extreme Programming
Summary
Literature Review
References

16 Software Reliability 9 topics

What Is Reliability?
Definitions Of Software Reliability
Factors Influencing Software Reliability
Applications Of Software Reliability
Operational Profiles
Reliability Models
Summary
Literature Review
References

17 Test Team Organization 10 topics

Test Groups
Software Quality Assurance Group
System Test Team Hierarchy
Effective Staffing Of Test Engineers
Recruiting Test Engineers
Retaining Test Engineers
Team Building
Summary
Literature Review
References

18 Software Quality 7 topics

Five Views Of Software Quality
Mccall’S Quality Factors And Criteria
Iso 9126 Quality Characteristics
Iso 9000:2000 Software Quality Standard
Summary
Literature Review
References

19 Maturity Models 7 topics

Basic Idea In Software Process
Capability Maturity Model
Test Process Improvement
Testing Maturity Model
Summary
Literature Review
References

03 / FAQs

Questions before you start

What is quality assurance in software testing?

It is a Software Quality Assurance testing process where different software components are tested and analyzed to ensure that it meets the required standards and functions without fail. It is a broader process that covers the entire software development lifecycle and the goal is to help prevent defects rather than finding them.

Does this SQA training teach both manual and automated QA?

Yes, you’ll learn both ways of testing.

What is the role of a software tester/analyst?

A software analyst has to create test plans and designs, and execute testing to find issues. It is crucial to identify and fix the issues before releasing the software for end users.

Is the Software Testing and Quality Analysis course worth it?

Definitely Yes. You’ll gain complete understanding of the SDLC process along with the skills required to do high-level testing. An industry-recognised certification will help you excel in this field.

How can I start Software Testing as a beginner?

Beginners can start with a structured course like ours to understand the core concepts of testing. Start your self-learning journey blacked by our AI Tutor (available on special request).

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