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Quality Assurance Courses

Quality Assurance courses can help you learn testing methodologies, quality control processes, and defect tracking techniques. You can build skills in automated testing, performance evaluation, and creating test plans that ensure software reliability. Many courses introduce tools such as Selenium for automated testing, JIRA for issue tracking, and TestRail for test case management, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world software development environments.

Popular Quality Assurance Courses and Certifications


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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, AI Security, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), AI Integrations, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Security Testing

    4.1 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Waterfall Methodology

    4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Test Tools, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Development Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Test Case, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Reporting & Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Management Reporting, Quality Assurance, Data Quality, Performance Reporting, Problem Management, Project Controls, Process Improvement and Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Validation, Issue Tracking, Quality Assurance and Control, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Software Engineering Tools

    4.2 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Quality Improvement and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Improvement, Quality Monitoring, Quality Assessment, Service Improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Control, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Technical Standard, Process Improvement

    4.3 stars, 398 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (398) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Test Planning, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Engineering, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Information Assurance, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Kanban Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ISO, CMMI & Project Quality Certification Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, ISO 9000 Series, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Project Risk Management, Program Implementation, Process Improvement, Culture Transformation, Audit Planning, Project Performance, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cost Management, Project Controls, Quality Control, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Assessment, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Service Improvement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Team Oriented, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Process, Production Process, Production Management

    4.5 stars, 440 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (440) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial

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Best Quality Assurance courses from Board Infinity

Top-rated Quality Assurance courses offered by Board Infinity on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Software Quality Assurance and Testing
    Board InfinityBeginner3 - 6 Months4.1(50)Board Infinity
  2. 2
    Introduction to Software Quality Assurance
    Board InfinityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.0(37)Board Infinity
  3. 3
    Quality Improvement and Management
    Board InfinityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.3(398)Board Infinity

Best Quality Assurance certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Quality Assurance from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester
    MicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 Months4.9(7)Professional Certificate
  2. 2
    Software Testing and Automation
    University of MinnesotaIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.2(1,026)Specialization
  3. 3
    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering
    CourseraIntermediate1 - 3 Months4.7(78)Specialization

Best Quality Assurance courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Quality Assurance courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing
    CourseraBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.2(5)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Reporting & Quality Assurance
    CourseraBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
  3. 3
    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(194)No prerequisites

Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is the practice of checking that products, services, processes, or data meet defined standards before they reach users or stakeholders. In software, this often includes testing, validation, defect tracking, and documentation, while in fields like health research it can involve data quality checks and compliance processes. Courses such as Introduction to Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, and Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance show how QA applies across technical and regulated environments. Coursera offers options that can help you build QA skills in a context that matches your goals.‎

Quality assurance is used in roles that involve testing, process improvement, compliance, product quality, or data accuracy. Common examples include QA tester, software test analyst, quality analyst, test automation support specialist, clinical data coordinator, and operations or process improvement associate. The course selection reflects this range, with software-focused courses like Foundations of Software Testing and Validation alongside Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement and Management. Exploring QA courses on Coursera can help you identify which type of quality-focused work fits your interests.‎

Before learning quality assurance, it helps to understand basic problem-solving, attention to detail, documentation, and how workflows are organized. For software QA, useful foundations include basic programming concepts, software development life cycles, user requirements, and how applications are built and tested. For health care or operations-focused QA, familiarity with data handling, process standards, and reporting can be helpful. Beginner-friendly courses such as Introduction to Software Quality Assurance and Foundations of Software Testing and Validation can help you build from core concepts into practical QA activities.‎

Skills that complement quality assurance include software testing, requirements analysis, data management, project management, reporting, and communication. Tool-based skills can also be valuable, especially issue tracking with platforms such as Jira, which appears in courses like Jira for Quality Assurance Testing and Jira Issue Tracking and Quality Assurance. For learners interested in broader organizational quality, process improvement and quality management can add useful context. Coursera’s QA-related courses let you combine testing, reporting, validation, and workflow skills into a practical learning path.‎

You can start learning quality assurance by choosing a beginner course that matches the type of QA you want to practice. If you are interested in software, courses such as Introduction to Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, or Foundations of Software Testing and Validation can introduce testing methods, validation, and defect-focused thinking. If you prefer data or process quality, Reporting & Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement and Management, or Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance may be relevant. Start with fundamentals, then add tool-based practice as your confidence grows.‎

Yes. You can start learning quality assurance on Coursera for free in two ways:

  1. Preview the first module of many quality assurance courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera AI (where available).
  2. Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in quality assurance, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

The best beginner courses for quality assurance are usually those that introduce core testing, validation, and quality concepts without assuming extensive prior experience. Strong starting points from this page include Introduction to Software Quality Assurance, Foundations of Software Testing and Validation, and Software Quality Assurance and Testing for learners focused on software. If you want a more tool-based entry point, Jira for Quality Assurance Testing can help connect QA concepts to issue tracking workflows. Reviewing course descriptions, skills, and difficulty levels on Coursera can help you choose a course that fits your background.‎

Quality assurance courses typically cover testing methods, validation, defect identification, documentation, reporting, and process improvement. Software-focused courses may introduce test planning, functional testing, software development life cycles, issue tracking, and QA workflows using tools such as Jira. Other courses may cover data quality, clinical trials data management, quality management, or reporting practices, depending on the field. The courses listed on this page show that QA can be learned through both technical and process-oriented paths, giving you options to build skills that match your preferred area of application.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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