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Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep Specialization

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Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep Specialization

Master Foundational Software Testing Techniques.

Gain comprehensive knowledge of foundational software testing principles, techniques, and tools to effectively identify and manage defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

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12 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

from 106 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and evaluate software testing techniques to identify defects and improve software quality.

  • Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and risk-based testing strategies throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Utilize industry-standard testing tools and methodologies to manage testing activities and automate testing processes effectively.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Fundamentals of Static Testing

Fundamentals of Static Testing

Course 1, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a complete understanding of static testing techniques - reviews, walkthroughs, inspections, and static analysis- for software quality assurance

  • Apply requirement and design review methods using checklists, inspection roles, and defect logging to identify defects early in the SDLC

  • Analyze code quality using static analysis tools including SonarQube and ESLint to detect coding issues and security vulnerabilities

  • Design a real-world static testing workflow applying QA best practices, defect prevention strategies, and industry-standard review reporting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Testing
Category: Software Technical Review
Category: Code Review
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Human Factors
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Verification And Validation
Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

Course 2, 15 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how testing activities integrate across sequential, V-model, and incremental SDLC models

  • Apply black-box testing methodologies like equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis

  • Build white-box test cases using statement and decision coverage testing techniques

  • Design experience-based and collaboration-based test approaches for real-world QA projects

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Testing
Category: White-Box Testing
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Test Case
Mastering Test Management and Tools

Mastering Test Management and Tools

Course 3, 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build test plans and strategies using risk-based testing and estimation techniques

  • Apply monitoring and control techniques to track testing progress using key metrics

  • Develop configuration and defect management practices across the full defect lifecycle

  • Analyze test tools and automation approaches for this testing tools course capstone

Skills you'll gain

Category: Configuration Management
Category: Test Automation
Category: Test Tools
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Test Planning
Category: Software Testing
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Issue Tracking
Category: Test Engineering

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