Jira for Quality Assurance Testing is a beginner-level course designed for aspiring QA professionals, developers, and project team members who want to master the fundamentals of software testing within the Jira ecosystem. This course offers a structured path to understanding and applying essential testing methodologies to ensure high software reliability and transparency.
Jira for Quality Assurance Testing
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Jira for Quality Assurance Testing
This course is part of Getting Started with Jira Specialization
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Beginner level
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1 hour to complete
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What you'll learn
Execute software testing in Jira, using test cases and documentation to ensure quality assurance and software reliability.
Skills you'll gain
- Problem Solving
- User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
- Software Quality Assurance
- Quality Assurance
- Issue Tracking
- Usability Testing
- Software Development
- Technical Communication
- Jira (Software)
- Data Analysis
- Functional Testing
- Agile Methodology
- Regression Testing
- Test Planning
- Agile Project Management
- Risk Management
- Test Case
- Software Documentation
- Software Testing
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January 2026
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module lays the groundwork for effective quality assurance by introducing the core concepts of software testing. Learners will explore the "why" behind systematic testing and learn to distinguish between essential testing types—smoke, regression, and exploratory. Through engaging scenarios and real-world examples, this module builds the foundational knowledge needed to communicate effectively and make strategic decisions within a QA team.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
This module transitions from theory to practice, focusing on the hands-on skills required to execute and document testing in Jira. Learners will learn how to write and follow structured test cases, record results accurately, and use evidence to support their findings. The module culminates in a final project where learners apply their skills to a real-world testing scenario, demonstrating their readiness to contribute to a formal QA process.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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