
Study the theory and practice of software testing, from basics to advanced topics, covering traditional and modern approaches, test case design, defect life cycle, tdd and atdd, and model-based testing.
Define software testing as ensuring quality by detecting defects early and validating usability for the end user. Explore principles such as early testing, defect clustering, pesticide paradox, and context dependency.
Explore a minimal flight booking web application that allows login with email id and password, user registration, and flight search between two cities on a given date.
Discover how functional and non-functional testing are classified, compare white, black, and grey box approaches, and explore unit, integration, and system testing with manual and automated methods.
Explore how to create test scenarios from requirements and map them to test cases for complete coverage and traceability. Define test data, pre- and post-conditions, and defect severity and priority.
Explore the traditional waterfall and V-model approaches, and walk through the software testing life cycle from requirement analysis to test closure, covering planning, design, environment setup, execution, and defect management.
Apply tdd, atdd, bdd, and mbt from writing tests to passing code and refactoring, with emphasis on user stories, acceptance criteria, and agile integration.
Describe the key elements of a test plan, including scope, objectives, criteria, risks, and test approach. Define resources, environments, estimates, schedule, and deliverables to guide and manage testing activities.
Explore a broad spectrum of testing types, from ad-hoc and exploratory to usability and vulnerability testing, including back-end, browser, compatibility, and penetration checks.
Explore a broad overview of agile, Scrum, and software testing courses, including certification and interview preparation, with practice tests and a resource file for quick and detailed training.
This course helps you build a strong theoretical foundation in software testing through real interview-style questions and clear explanations.
Instead of teaching concepts in a traditional theory-heavy format, each topic is explained using interview questions and model answers—the same way knowledge is assessed in software testing job interviews. This approach helps you understand not only what the correct answer is, but why it is correct, so you can explain concepts confidently.
The course is structured to follow a logical interview-oriented flow, covering both foundational and advanced testing topics.
This interview-driven structure makes the course highly relevant for job preparation while still helping you build a strong conceptual understanding of software testing.
What You’ll Learn
Strong theoretical foundation in software testing
Common interview questions with clear model answers
Testing types, levels, techniques, and process models
Understanding test cases, scenarios, RTM, and defect lifecycle
Modern testing approaches including TDD, ATDD, BDD, and MDD
Requirements / Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Basic understanding of software development concepts is helpful but not mandatory
Who This Course Is For
Anyone preparing for software testing job interviews
Career switchers entering the testing domain
Testers looking to strengthen their theoretical fundamentals
Learners exploring modern testing approaches
Course Structure
Introduction
Course Overview
Importance of Software Testing
Principles and Key Skills
Test Classifications
Types, Levels, Approaches, and Techniques
Test Basics
Test Scenarios and Test Cases
Test Data and RTM
Defect Classifications and Lifecycle
Testing Processes
Traditional SDLC and V-Model
STLC – Software Testing Life Cycle
TDD, ATDD, BDD – Modern Testing Approaches
MDD and Model-Based Testing
Test Planning
Key Elements and Criteria of a Test Plan
Bonus: More Test Types
A curated list of other testing types with brief descriptions
Content Overlap Notice (Please Review the Curriculum)
This course may include, overlap with, or be part of content from other courses offered by the instructor. If you already have a related course, please review the curriculum to understand the extent of overlap before enrolling.
If you already own the following course(s), please note that this course is fully included within them:
1. Manual Software Testing – Concepts, Process & Techniques