Software Testing Training

Course Overview

Become a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer and ensure software quality through comprehensive Manual and Automation Testing. Master industry-standard tools like Selenium, TestNG, JMeter, and Postman to build a rewarding career in software quality assurance.

Software Testing training at SourceKode covers the complete testing lifecycle from test planning to automation frameworks. Learn both manual and automation testing with hands-on experience on real projects, preparing you for high-demand QA roles in IT companies worldwide.

Why Learn Software Testing?

• High Demand: Every software product needs testing - guaranteed jobs
• Easy Entry: No extensive coding required for manual testing
• Competitive Salaries: QA engineers earn ₹3-15 LPA
• Career Growth: Path from QA to SDET to QA Manager
• Job Security: Testing is critical - always in demand
• Multiple Domains: Test any software - web, mobile, enterprise
• Quick Placement: Fresher-friendly with good placement rates
• Automation Premium: Automation testers earn 30%+ more

What You Will Learn

• Manual Testing: Test case design, bug reporting, test execution
• Automation Testing: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, frameworks
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured for backend testing
• Performance Testing: JMeter for load and stress testing
• Mobile Testing: Appium for Android & iOS apps
• Test Management: JIRA, Test Rail, defect lifecycle
• Agile Testing: Sprint testing, CI/CD integration
• SQL: Database testing queries

Comprehensive Course Syllabus

Module 1: Software Testing Fundamentals (12 Hours)

Testing Basics

• What is Software Testing?
• Why Testing is Important
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Verification vs Validation
• Static vs Dynamic Testing
• White Box vs Black Box vs Gray Box Testing

Testing Levels

• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Testing Types

• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Regression Testing
• Retesting
• Exploratory Testing
• Ad-hoc Testing

Test Design Techniques

• Equivalence Partitioning
• Boundary Value Analysis
• Decision Table Testing
• State Transition Testing
• Use Case Testing

Module 2: Manual Testing (16 Hours)

Test Planning

• Creating Test Plans
• Test Strategy
• Test Estimation Techniques
• Risk Analysis
• Entry & Exit Criteria

Test Case Design

• Writing Effective Test Cases
• Test Case Components
• Positive & Negative Scenarios
• Test Case Review
• Test Case Management

Defect Management

• Bug Life Cycle
• Bug Severity vs Priority
• Writing Effective Bug Reports
• Bug Tracking Tools (JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Defect Metrics

Test Execution

• Test Execution Process
• Test Summary Reports
• Defect Traceability Matrix
• Test Metrics & KPIs

Real-World Testing

• Web Application Testing
• Database Testing Basics
• Cross-Browser Testing
• Compatibility Testing
• Usability Testing

Module 3: Automation Testing with Selenium (20 Hours)

Java for Automation

• Java Basics (Variables, Operators, Control Flow)
• OOP Concepts
• Collections Framework basics
• Exception Handling

Selenium WebDriver

• Introduction to Selenium
• WebDriver Architecture
• Locators (ID, Name, XPath, CSS Selector)
• WebDriver Commands
• Browser Commands
• Handling Web Elements
• Text Boxes, Buttons, Dropdowns
• Checkboxes & Radio Buttons

Advanced Selenium

• Handling Alerts & Pop-ups
• Multiple Windows & Frames
• Wait Mechanisms (Implicit, Explicit, Fluent)
• Actions Class (Mouse & Keyboard)
• Screenshot Capture
• Reading Data from Excel
• Data-Driven Testing

TestNG Framework

• TestNG Introduction
• Annotations (@Test, @BeforeMethod, etc.)
• Assertions
• Parameterization
• Data Providers
• TestNG XML
• Parallel Execution
• TestNG Reports

Automation Frameworks

• Framework Types (Data-Driven, Keyword, Hybrid)
• Page Object Model (POM)
• Page Factory
• Building Automation Framework
• Maven for Project Management
• TestNG with Maven

Module 4: API Testing (8 Hours)

API Testing Basics

• Introduction to APIs
• REST vs SOAP
• HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Status Codes
• Request & Response Structure
• JSON & XML

Postman

• Postman Installation & Setup
• Creating Requests
• Collections & Environments
• Variables
• Writing Tests in Postman
• Newman for Command Line

REST Assured (Java)

• REST Assured Setup
• Making API Requests
• Validations & Assertions
• Extracting Response Data
• API Test Automation

Module 5: Performance Testing (6 Hours)

JMeter Basics

• Introduction to Performance Testing
• Load vs Stress vs Spike Testing
• JMeter Installation
• Test Plan Components
• Thread Groups
• Samplers & Listeners

JMeter Advanced

• HTTP Request Sampler
• Assertions in JMeter
• Timers & Controllers
• Parameterization
• Correlation
• Performance Metrics
• Analyzing Results

Module 6: Mobile Testing (4 Hours)

Appium Basics

• Mobile Testing Overview
• Appium Architecture
• Android Testing Setup
• Locator Strategies
• Basic Mobile Automation
• iOS Testing (Basics)

Module 7: SQL for Testers (6 Hours)

Database Testing

• SQL Introduction
• SELECT Queries
• WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY
• JOINs (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT)
• Aggregate Functions
• Subqueries
• Database Testing Scenarios

Module 8: Agile & DevOps Testing (4 Hours)

Agile Testing

• Agile Methodology Overview
• Sprint Testing
• User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
• Daily Standups
• Retrospectives

CI/CD Integration

• Continuous Integration Basics
• Jenkins Integration
• Git & Version Control basics
• Running Tests in CI/CD Pipeline

Module 9: Test Management Tools (4 Hours)

JIRA

• Creating Projects
• Bug Tracking
• Sprint Board
• Reports & Dashboards

Test Management

• Test Rail / Zephyr
• Test Case Management
• Test Execution Tracking
• Traceability Matrix

Major Projects

1. E-commerce Website Testing

   • Complete manual test plan
   • Test cases for all features
   • Bug reporting
   • Test summary report

2. Selenium Automation Framework

   • Page Object Model framework
   • Data-driven test cases
   • TestNG integration
   • Extent Reports

3. API Test Automation

   • REST Assured framework
   • CRUD operations testing
   • Response validations
   • Test reporting

4. Performance Testing Project

   • JMeter test scripts
   • Load testing scenarios
   • Performance metrics analysis
   • Bottleneck identification

5. Mobile App Testing

   • Appium test scripts
   • Android app automation
   • Cross-device testing

Certification

Upon completion, you will receive:

• SourceKode Software Testing Certificate
• ISTQB Foundation Level preparation
• Selenium certification guidance

Career Opportunities

QA professionals are in high demand:

• Manual Tester - Average: ₹3-6 LPA
• Automation Tester - Average: ₹5-10 LPA
• QA Engineer - Average: ₹4-9 LPA
• SDET (Test Developer) - Average: ₹6-15 LPA
• Performance Test Engineer - Average: ₹6-12 LPA
• QA Lead/Manager - Average: ₹10-20 LPA
• Test Architect - Average: ₹15-28 LPA

Companies Hiring QA Engineers

• Product: Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle
• IT Services: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture
• E-commerce: Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart
• Fintech: PayTM, PhonePe, CRED, Razorpay
• Startups: Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Urban Company
• Almost All IT Companies: Every company needs QA

Testing Career Path

Entry Level: Manual Tester → Automation Tester

Mid Level: QA Engineer → SDET → Performance Test Engineer

Senior Level: QA Lead → QA Manager → Test Architect → QA Director

Prerequisites

• For Manual Testing: Basic computer knowledge only
• For Automation: Basic programming helpful (taught in course)
• Logical thinking
• Attention to detail
• No prior testing experience required

Placement Support

Comprehensive placement assistance including:

• Resume Building for QA roles
• Mock Technical Interviews (Manual + Automation)
• Job Referrals to IT companies
• LinkedIn optimization
• GitHub portfolio with automation frameworks
• Interview preparation covering:
  • STLC, SDLC questions
  • Test case scenarios
  • Selenium WebDriver questions
  • Framework architecture
  • Real-time challenges
  • Bug prioritization
• Aptitude & HR preparation

Why SourceKode for Software Testing?

✅ Complete Coverage: Manual + Automation + API + Performance
✅ Industry Tools: Selenium, TestNG, JMeter, Postman, JIRA
✅ Real Projects: Test actual applications
✅ Framework Building: Create professional frameworks
✅ ISTQB Prep: Foundation certification preparation
✅ Java Included: Programming for automation
✅ 600+ Placements: Proven placement record
✅ Fresher Friendly: No experience required

Tools You’ll Master

• Automation: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Appium
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured
• Performance: JMeter, LoadRunner basics
• Test Management: JIRA, Test Rail, Zephyr
• Build Tools: Maven
• Version Control: Git basics
• CI/CD: Jenkins integration
• Reporting: Extent Reports, Allure

Course Highlights

• Build complete automation frameworks from scratch
• Real-time bug tracking with JIRA
• Performance testing with JMeter
• API automation with REST Assured
• Mobile testing with Appium
• Agile testing practices
• Resume and interview preparation focused on testing