Complete Guide to Software Testing Types and Tools

Name: Complete Guide to Software Testing Types and Tools
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Not sure which Software Testing path to take? Learn what fits you best and which tools you'll need to succeed

Created byJennifer Barbour

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Introduction to the different types of Software Testing
Deciding which type of Software Testing is for you
Requirements and expectations of each type of Testing
Basic skills every Software Tester should have
Where to get Certified

Course content

5 sections • 16 lectures • 2h 42m total length

Introduction4:15
In this course, you'll explore the various specialties and types of Software Testing, gaining a solid foundation to help you choose the path that best fits your interests and career goals. You'll also get familiar with the tools and techniques specific to each area.
What is Software Testing1:14
A look into what Software Testing is and why it's important.
What is the SDLC process and methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, etc)7:31
What is SDLC and what are the different Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, V-model, Spiral, Big Bang, DevOps or CI/CD model)

Functional Testing: Smoke , Regression, sanity, exploratory, end to end17:47
This lesson covers all the types of testing a Functional Software Tester (which is basically a general or basic Software QA Tester) should be familliar with: Functional testing includes Smoke testing, End to end Testing, Regression Testing, Responsive Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Sanity Testing, Exploratory Testing, Black box Testing, API Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Testing Metodologies: Manual vs Automated4:15
This lesson covers the difference between manual and automated testing
Performace Testing: Load, Soak, Stress, Spike, Scalability, Volume7:31
A quick guide on what Performance Testing is and what you need to learn in order to become a Performance Tester
Automation Testing and IDEs23:45
In this lesson we will cover the most commonly used Automation Testing tools in Software Testing, and which IDE's are best to use based on programming language.
Mobile Testing18:58
Overview of the tools needed to do Mobile Testing. Includes the tools used for Automation, Accessibility, Performance, Security, Usability, API Testing.
Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking and more7:55
This course covers key tools, techniques, and frameworks used to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems and networks, perfect for aspiring ethical hackers, security analysts, or anyone interested in defending against cyber threats.
Accessibility Testing17:37
This course provides a practical overview of the tools used in accessibility testing for web and software applications. Students will explore automated and manual testing tools such as Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver. We will go over what you need to learn in order to become an Accessibility Tester.

Requirements

You need to know basic computer skills like using the internet, taking screenshots, and checking email
No programming experience needed.

Description

Confused by all the different types of software testing out there? This course breaks it all down—clearly and simply.

You’ll explore key testing specialties like Accessibility Testing, Performance Testing, Security Testing and more. We’ll also cover different testing methodologies like Manual vs Automated and what tools are trending in the industry, what are the top automation tools? bug and defect tracking tools? project Management tools? IDE's?. You will learn the different types of testing like: Functional Testing, End-to-End Testing, Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, API testing, White, Black and Grey Box testing, and many more, along with the SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, etc), most widely used acronyms in the industry and where to get Certified for each specialty.

Most importantly, you will learn what specific tools are commonly used for each testing type—so you can stop trying to learn everything and start focusing on the tools and skills that match your interests and career goals only.

By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of what to learn next, a nice checklist for your Software Testing career specialization.

Whether you're just starting out or pivoting within QA, this course gives you a solid foundation to choose your path with clarity and confidence.

Who this course is for:

College graduates that want to get into a Tech career but aren't sure what to pick
Software Testers that are confused about all the different types of testing
Jr and Medium level testers looking to add to their skillset
Software Testers looking to switch specializations
People wanting to work in tech but don't necesarily want to learn how to code
People looking into remote career options

Complete Guide to Software Testing Types and Tools

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 13min

Most common skills needed for Testers3 lectures • 38min

Types of Software Testing7 lectures • 1hr 38min

Common Terms you need to get familiar with2 lectures • 8min

Certifications1 lecture • 6min

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