Manual Software Testing Course 2026: QA for Beginners

Name: Manual Software Testing Course 2026: QA for Beginners
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Learn Manual Testing, SDLC, STLC, Bug Life Cycle & Agile QA. Perfect beginner course with Automation intro.

Created byYogesh Dhiman

Last updated 4/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Software Testing and Quality Assurance (QA)
Learn Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
Master different types of testing: Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity
Write effective test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
Understand Defect/Bug Life Cycle and how to report bugs professionally
Gain hands-on knowledge of real-time testing processes used in companies
Learn Agile methodology, Scrum framework, and QA roles in Agile teams
Understand requirement analysis and test documentation techniques
Get a basic introduction to Automation Testing concepts and tools (like Selenium)
Prepare for QA interviews with real-world examples and scenarios

Course content

6 sections • 18 lectures • 3h 44m total length

Introduction to Software Testing13:05
Explore the fundamentals of software testing, including manual and automated testing, test plans and test cases, and how testing ensures quality, reliability, security, and performance.
Types of Software Testing:19:13
Learn manual and automation testing, including white box, black box, and gray box approaches, functional and non-functional testing, performance, usability, and compatibility, with Selenium and JMeter tools.
Types of Testing: Incremental Testing and Scalability Testing:7:21
Analyze incremental versus non-incremental integration testing, including top-down and bottom-up methods with stubs and drivers, and assess non-functional scalability testing for handling peak and decreasing workloads.
Practical: Creating simple test cases for a basic application40:17
Learn to define test case, test suite, test script, and test plan, craft comprehensive login and other test cases, and ensure defect identification and 100% test coverage.

Introduction to the STLC7:46
Phases of STLC:6:00
Test Deliverables1:34
Explore test deliverables, the documents and reports delivered to stakeholders during software testing, including test plans, test objective, test environment, test strategies, test summary reports, defect reports, and traceability matrices.
What is a Test Plan and what is it's importance?12:58
Craft a dynamic test plan that defines scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing. Identify test items, testing activities, entry and exit criteria, environments, roles, risks, and deliverables.

Bug Life Cycle9:10
Explains the bug life cycle from discovery to closure, clarifying error, defect, and failure, and detailing statuses such as new, open, pending, retest, postponed, deferred, rejected, and closed.
Writing Clear and Concise Bug Reports6:58
Craft precise bug reports with a clear title, detailed reproduction steps, and environment details; document expected versus actual results, attach logs or visuals, and specify severity and priority.
Severity and Priority Levels12:56
Learn how severity and priority guide bug logging and resolution, with real‑world examples of critical, major, moderate, minor, and cosmetic defects and high, medium, and low priorities.

Why Automate?10:53
Automation testing uses specialized software to run regression tests faster, improving accuracy and enabling CI and CD in agile development; tools like Selenium and Apache JMeter automate repetitive tasks.
Key Concepts in Test Automation6:42
Basics of Performance Testing using Apache JMeter Automation Tool24:15
Learn performance testing as part of software testing, using Apache JMeter to assess load, stress, soak, spike, and scalability, and identify bottlenecks for reliability.
Why Apache JMeter is mostly used as an automation tool for Performance Testing?9:54
Apache JMeter is a free, open-source Java tool for cross-platform performance testing, supporting HTTP, REST, JDBC, API testing, scripting with Groovy and Beanshell, and distributed testing.

Important Software Testing Questions5:50
Discover essential software testing interview questions and core topics like use cases, SDLC walkthroughs, test strategy, negative testing, traceability matrix, and formal inspections to boost interview readiness.
Additional Important Software Testing Questions13:55
Master common interview questions for software testing with practical sql joins, dml and ddl differences, sdlc and agile basics, and testing tools like load runner, simulator and emulator.

Requirements

No prior experience in Software Testing required
Basic computer knowledge is enough
Interest in learning QA and Software Testing concepts
A laptop/desktop with internet connection
Willingness to practice and learn real-world scenarios

Description

Are you looking to start a career in Software Testing but don’t know where to begin? This Manual Software Testing Course 2026 is designed specifically for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in Quality Assurance (QA) without needing prior experience.

This course focuses on Manual Testing concepts, which are essential for every Software Tester before moving into automation. You will learn the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), along with different types of testing such as functional, non-functional, regression, and smoke testing.

You’ll gain hands-on knowledge in writing test cases, test scenarios, and bug reports, as well as understanding the defect life cycle used in real-world projects. The course also introduces Agile methodology and Scrum practices, helping you understand how testing works in modern development environments.

Additionally, you will get a basic introduction to Automation Testing, so you understand how tools like Selenium fit into the QA process—without going deep into scripting.

This course is ideal for students, freshers, non-technical learners, and professionals looking to switch into IT. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and practical knowledge to apply for Manual Testing / QA roles and clear interviews successfully.

Start your QA journey today and build a solid foundation in Software Testing!

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start a career in Software Testing
Freshers and non-technical graduates looking to enter IT industry
Manual testers who want to strengthen their fundamentals
Professionals planning to switch to QA/Testing roles
Anyone curious about how software quality is ensured in real projects

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Introduction to Software Testing4 lectures • 1hr 20min

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)4 lectures • 28min

Performing Manual Testing on a web application1 lecture • 15min

Bug Reporting and Tracking3 lectures • 29min

Introduction to Test Automation4 lectures • 52min

Important Software Testing Questions asked in an Interview2 lectures • 20min

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