Software Testing · Beginner

Manual Testing

Learn how software is tested and how defects are found and reported.

  • Test cases
  • Defect reporting
  • Agile
  • Jira
  • API testing
  • SQL
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About this course

Learn how software is tested in Agile teams, including test design, API and database testing, and how to use AI tools to work faster while keeping your judgment.

Who this is for

  • Freshers from any graduate background
  • Career switchers moving into IT
  • Support engineers moving into QA

What you will be able to do

  • Write clear test plans and test cases
  • Report defects in Jira
  • Test APIs with Postman and databases with SQL
  • Work effectively in an Agile team
  • Be ready to move on to test automation

Prerequisites: None.

8-week curriculum

8
Learning units
40
Topics covered
2
Projects
7
Tools
  1. Week 1

    Testing Fundamentals

    • Why testing matters
    • SDLC and STLC
    • Verification and validation
    • Testing levels and types
    • Seven testing principles

    Assignment

    Write test scenarios for a login page.

  2. Week 2

    Test Design Techniques

    • Equivalence partitioning
    • Boundary value analysis
    • Decision tables
    • State transition testing
    • Exploratory testing

    Assignment

    Design test cases for a checkout flow.

  3. Week 3

    Test Planning and Defect Management

    • Test plans and strategy
    • Requirement traceability
    • Defect life cycle
    • Severity and priority
    • Writing strong bug reports

    Assignment

    Create a test plan and log defects in Jira.

  4. Week 4

    Agile and Tools

    • Scrum ceremonies and the tester's role
    • User stories and acceptance criteria
    • Jira and TestRail or Zephyr
    • Regression and smoke testing
    • Release sign-off

    Assignment

    Test a user story through a mock sprint.

  5. Week 5

    Web and Mobile Testing

    • HTML and browser developer tools
    • Cross-browser and responsive testing
    • Mobile app testing
    • Accessibility testing basics
    • Usability testing

    Assignment

    Run a cross-device test cycle.

  6. Week 6

    SQL and API Testing

    • SQL for testers
    • Joins and data validation
    • HTTP and REST basics
    • Postman collections and assertions
    • Authentication and negative testing

    Assignment

    Test a public API and validate its data.

  7. Week 7

    Non-Functional and AI-Assisted Testing

    • Performance testing concepts with JMeter
    • Security testing awareness
    • Using AI to draft test ideas and data
    • Checking AI-generated test cases
    • Introduction to automation

    Assignment

    Generate test cases with AI and review them critically.

  8. Week 8

    Capstone and Interview Preparation

    • Full test cycle on a sample application
    • Test summary report
    • Interview questions and scenarios
    • ISTQB Foundation study direction
    • Resume review

    Assignment

    Present your test report and complete a mock interview.

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Projects you will build

E-commerce Application Test Cycle

Complete testing of a sample application, from plan to sign-off.

  • Test plan and test cases
  • Defects in Jira
  • Test summary report

API and Database Validation

Validate a public API and its data.

  • Postman collections
  • SQL validation
  • Negative test scenarios

These are training projects. Please describe them honestly as training work on your resume and in interviews.

Tools and technologies

  • Jira
  • TestRail
  • Postman
  • SQL
  • Browser DevTools
  • JMeter
  • AI assistants

Career support

  • Resume tailored to your target role
  • LinkedIn, Naukri and Indeed profile guidance
  • Technical and HR mock interviews, with feedback
  • Help explaining your projects clearly

MYP does not guarantee a job or interviews.

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