Look under the hood of modern web applications to understand how data flows across different layers, and learn how to align your testing strategies with front-end, back-end, and database architectures using a mock application.

Dive into the core methodologies of testing by comparing static reviews with dynamic execution, and explore the four primary levels of testing used to validate software from code to customer.

Understand the difference between testing what the software does (functional) and how well it does it (non-functional) by executing real tests on a mock app, and map these to the Software Testing Life Cycle.

Testing in the wrong environment can lead to false positives or disastrous production outages. Learn how to navigate and select the correct environments—from Development to Test to Staging—for your testing activities.

Explore the foundational, sequential models of software development. Learn how testing fits into the rigid phases of Waterfall and how the V-Model attempts to integrate testing earlier in the lifecycle.

Transition from traditional models to the fast-paced world of Agile and CI/CD. Learn how continuous development drastically shifts the tester's role from a final gatekeeper to an integrated team collaborator.

Discover how to shift testing left by defining what "Done" actually means. You will write Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) criteria for a user story, then immediately apply those criteria by executing a manual test on a mock app.

Learn how to effectively communicate software quality to business stakeholders. You will practice preparing and executing demonstrations of passing (and failing) tests during the critical Sprint Review ceremony.

Synthesize your foundational QA knowledge by developing a comprehensive test strategy and Agile test plan for a new web feature. You will establish QA processes, define test coverage, write Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) criteria, and execute a live test against a mock application containing known defects to prove sprint readiness.