Software Testing Tutorial: Free QA Course

Training Summary

In this course, you will learn basic skills and Software Testing concepts. Lessons are taught using REAL-LIFE Examples for improved learning. Refer the tutorials sequentially one after the other.

What should I know?

This online video tutorial is specially designed for beginners with little or no manual testing experience. But before you begin, refer this comprehensive guide on choosing QA as your career

Software Testing Syllabus

Testing Fundamentals

Tutorial	What is Software Testing? Definition, Basics & Types
Tutorial	Software Testing as a Career Path (Skills, Salary, Growth)
Tutorial	7 Software Testing Principles: Learn with Examples
Tutorial	V-Model in Software Testing
Tutorial	STLC - Software Testing Life Cycle Phases & Entry, Exit Criteria

Types of Testing

Tutorial	Manual Testing Tutorial for Beginners: Concepts, Types, Tool
Tutorial	AUTOMATION TESTING Tutorial: What is, Process, Benefits & Tools
Tutorial	Automation Testing Vs. Manual Testing: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Unit Testing Tutorial: What is, Types, Tools, EXAMPLE
Tutorial	Integration Testing: What is, Types, Top Down & Bottom Up Example
Tutorial	What is System Testing? Types & Definition with Example
Tutorial	Sanity Testing Vs Smoke Testing: Introduction & Differences
Tutorial	What is Regression Testing? Definition, Test Cases (Example)
Tutorial	What is Non Functional Testing? Types with Example

TestCase Development

Tutorial	Test Documentation in Software Testing
Tutorial	What is Test Scenario? Template with Examples
Tutorial	How to Write Test Cases: Sample Template with Examples
Tutorial	What is Test Analysis (Test Basis) in Software Testing?
Tutorial	What is Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)? Example Template
Tutorial	Test Data Generation: What is, How to, Example, Tools
Tutorial	Download Sample Test Case Template: Example Excel, Word Formats

Testing Techniques

Tutorial	Software Testing Techniques with Test Case Design Examples
Tutorial	Boundary Value Analysis & Equivalence Partitioning with Examples
Tutorial	Decision Table Testing: Learn with Example
Tutorial	What is State Transition Testing? Diagram, Technique, Example
Tutorial	What is Use Case Testing? Technique, Examples

Test Management & Control

Tutorial	Software Test Estimation Techniques: Step By Step Guide
Tutorial	How to Create a Test Plan (with Example)
Tutorial	Test Plan Template: Sample Document with Web Application Example

Defects

Tutorial	Test Environment for Software Testing
Tutorial	Defect Management Process in Software Testing (Bug Report Template)
Tutorial	Defect/Bug Life Cycle in Software Testing
Tutorial	Top 50 Software Testing Tools

Agile

Tutorial	Agile Methodology & Model: Guide for Software Development & Testing
Tutorial	What is Agile Testing? Process, Strategy, Test Plan, Life Cycle Example
Tutorial	Scrum Testing Methodology Tutorial: What is, Process, Artifacts, Sprint
Tutorial	Automation Testing Framework for Agile/Scrum Methodology
Tutorial	SAFe Methodology Tutorial: What is Scaled Agile Framework

Testing Different Domains

Tutorial	Web Application Testing: 8 Step Guide to Website Testing
Tutorial	Web Application Testing Checklist: Example Test Cases for Website
Tutorial	Banking Domain Application Testing: Sample Test Cases
Tutorial	eCommerce Testing: How to Test an E-Commerce Website
Tutorial	Payment Gateway Testing Tutorial with Example Test Cases
Tutorial	Mainframe Testing - Complete Tutorial
Tutorial	Testing Retail Point Of Sale(POS) Systems: Example Test Cases
Tutorial	HealthCare Domain Testing with Sample Test Cases
Tutorial	Testing Insurance Domain Applications with Sample Test Cases
Tutorial	Testing Telecom Domain with Sample OSS/BSS Test cases
Tutorial	Business Intelligence (BI) Testing: Sample Test Cases

WhiteBox Testing

Tutorial	What is WHITE Box Testing? Techniques, Example, Types & Tools
Tutorial	What is Static Testing? What is a Testing Review?
Tutorial	Mccabe's Cyclomatic Complexity: Calculate with Flow Graph (Example)
Tutorial	Code Coverage Tutorial: Branch, Statement, Decision, FSM
Tutorial	Path Testing & Basis Path Testing with EXAMPLES

Performance Testing

Tutorial	Performance Testing Tutorial: What is, Types, Metrics & Example
Tutorial	Load Testing Tutorial: What is? How to? (with Examples)
Tutorial	What is STRESS Testing in Software Testing? Tools, Types, Examples
Tutorial	What is Volume Testing? Learn with Examples
Tutorial	What is Scalability Testing? Learn with Example
Tutorial	What is Soak Testing? Definition, Meaning, Examples
Tutorial	Stability Testing in Software Testing
Tutorial	What is Spike Testing? Learn With Example
Tutorial	Load Testing vs Stress Testing vs Performance Testing: Difference Discussed
Tutorial	What is Response Time Testing?
Tutorial	What is Benchmark Testing? Test Plan, Tools, Example
Tutorial	What is Endurance Testing in Software Testing? (with Example)
Tutorial	Reliability Testing Tutorial: What is, Methods, Tools, Example
Tutorial	13 BEST Performance Testing Tools \| Load Testing Tool

Advance Testing Topics

Tutorial	Software Testing Metrics: What is, Types & Example
Tutorial	How to create Test Strategy Document (Sample Template)
Tutorial	What is Testing as a Service? TaaS Model Explained
Tutorial	What is Test Maturity Model (TMM) in Software Testing?

FAQ

Tutorial	Severity & Priority in Testing: Differences & Example
Tutorial	What is a Test Script? How to write with Example
Tutorial	Test Strategy vs Test Plan: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Static Testing vs Dynamic Testing: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Difference Between Retesting and Regression Testing
Tutorial	Quality Assurance Vs Quality Control: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Difference Between Verification and Validation with Example
Tutorial	Positive Testing and Negative Testing with Examples
Tutorial	What is TEST HARNESS? Tools & Examples
Tutorial	What is Defect Density? Formula to calculate with Example
Tutorial	Difference Between Globalization Testing and Localization Testing
Tutorial	Test Condition vs Test Scenario: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Unit Test vs Integration Test: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Functional Testing Vs Non-Functional Testing: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	Black Box Testing Vs. White Box Testing: Key Differences
Tutorial	Frontend Testing Vs. Backend Testing: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	SDLC vs STLC: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	What is SDET? Full Form, Meaning, Role and Responsibilities
Tutorial	Do Testers have to Write Code?
Tutorial	Test Case vs Test Scenario: What's the Difference?

Testing Types - Mega List

Tutorial	Types of Software Testing: 100 Examples of Different Testing Types
Tutorial	API Testing Tutorial: Learn in 10 minutes!
Tutorial	What is BLACK Box Testing? Techniques, Example & Types
Tutorial	Alpha Testing Vs Beta Testing: What's the Difference?
Tutorial	What is Functional Testing? Types & Examples (Complete Tutorial)
Tutorial	What is User Acceptance Testing (UAT)? with Examples
Tutorial	REST API Testing Tutorial: Sample Manual Test Case
Tutorial	REST Client Testing using Restito Tool
Tutorial	REST Assured Tutorial: How to test API with Example
Tutorial	What is Security Testing? Types with Example
Tutorial	GUI Testing Tutorial: User Interface (UI) TestCases with Examples
Tutorial	Software Testing Methodologies: Learn QA Models
Tutorial	END-To-END Testing Tutorial: What is E2E Testing with Example
Tutorial	What is Exploratory Testing? Techniques with Examples
Tutorial	Mutation Testing in Software Testing: Mutant Score & Analysis Example
Tutorial	What is Adhoc Testing? Types with Example
Tutorial	Keyword Driven Testing Framework with Example
Tutorial	Risk Based Testing: Approach, Matrix, Process & Examples
Tutorial	Backend Testing Tutorial: What is, Tools & Examples
Tutorial	What is Smoke Testing? How to do with EXAMPLES
Tutorial	Accessibility Testing Tutorial: What is, Tools & Examples
Tutorial	What is Quality Assurance(QA)? Process, Methods, Examples
Tutorial	Quality Management Plan Template: Download with Sample Example
Tutorial	What is SOA Testing? Tutorial with Example
Tutorial	Penetration Testing Tutorial: What is PenTest?
Tutorial	What is Compatibility Testing? Forward & Backward Testing (Example)
Tutorial	What is System Integration Testing (SIT) with Example
Tutorial	Test Coverage in Software Testing
Tutorial	What is Usability Testing? UX(User Experience) Testing Example
Tutorial	Protocol Testing Tutorial: L2 & L3
Tutorial	What is Cloud Testing? SaaS Testing Tutorial
Tutorial	Cookie Testing: Example Test Cases for Website
Tutorial	What is Grey Box Testing? Techniques, Example
Tutorial	Model Based Testing Tutorial: What is, Tools & Example
Tutorial	What is Pilot Testing? Definition, Meaning, Examples
Tutorial	What is Orthogonal Array Testing (OATS)? Tools, Techniques & Example
Tutorial	What is Alpha Testing? Process, Example
Tutorial	Fuzz Testing(Fuzzing) Tutorial: What is, Types, Tools & Example
Tutorial	What is Localization Testing? Example Test Cases & Checklist
Tutorial	What is Interface Testing? Types & Example
Tutorial	What is Vulnerability Assessment? Testing Process, VAPT Scan Tool
Tutorial	What is Configuration Testing? Example Test Cases
Tutorial	Application Testing Tutorial: What is, How to, Tools
Tutorial	What is Negative Testing? Test cases With Example
Tutorial	What is Interoperability Testing in Software Testing? (with Examples)
Tutorial	Conformance Testing (Compliance Testing) - Complete Guide
Tutorial	What is Loop Testing? Methodology, Example
Tutorial	What is Component Testing? Techniques, Example Test Cases
Tutorial	What is Dynamic Testing? Types, Techniques & Example
Tutorial	What is Parallel Testing? Definition, Approach, Example
Tutorial	What is Operational Acceptance Testing(OAT)? Example Test Cases
Tutorial	What is Module Testing? Definition, Examples
Tutorial	What is Workflow Testing in Software Testing? with Examples
Tutorial	Storage Testing Tutorial: What is, Type, Concepts
Tutorial	What is Recovery Testing? with Example
Tutorial	What is Concurrency Testing in Software Testing?
Tutorial	What is Thread Testing in Software Testing?
Tutorial	What is Destructive Testing? Techniques, Methods, Example
Tutorial	What is Continuous Testing in DevOps? Definition, Benefits, Tools
Tutorial	Levels of Testing in Software Testing
Tutorial	IoT Testing Tutorial: What is, Process, Challenges & Tools
Tutorial	What is Test Driven Development (TDD)? Tutorial with Example
Tutorial	What is Data Driven Testing? Learn to create Framework
Tutorial	What is Monkey & Gorilla Testing? Examples, Difference
Tutorial	What is Front End Testing? Tools & Frameworks
Tutorial	What is Embedded Testing in Software Testing?
Tutorial	What is Domain Testing in Software Testing? (with Example)
Tutorial	Salesforce Testing Tutorial: What, Process, Tools, Best Practices
Tutorial	Design Verification & Validation Process
Tutorial	Non Destructive Testing (NDT)

Tools

Tutorial	10 Best Cross Browser Compatibility Testing Tools
Tutorial	20 Best Bug/Defect Tracking Tools
Tutorial	20 Best Web Application Testing Tools
Tutorial	20 BEST Automation Testing Tools
Tutorial	15 BEST Test Data Generation Tools
Tutorial	13 Best Crowd Testing (Crowdsource) Companies
Tutorial	10 BEST Exploratory Testing Tools
Tutorial	15+ BEST Open Source Testing Tools
Tutorial	20 BEST Software Testing Services
Tutorial	20+ TOP Performance Testing Service Companies

Check!

Tutorial	Top 150 Software Testing Interview Questions & Answers
Tutorial	Top 15 Automation Testing Interview Questions & Answers
Tutorial	Top 40 QA Interview Questions & Answers
Tutorial	Top 25 Database Testing Interview Questions & Answers
Tutorial	Software Testing Tutorial for Beginners PDF
Tutorial	Testing Quiz

Certification

Tutorial	ISTQB Certification: Complete Exam Study Material with Mock Test
Tutorial	CSTE Certification Guide with Study Material
Tutorial	Certified Software Quality Analyst(CSQA) Certification Guide
Tutorial	ISTQB CTAL (Advanced Level) Exam with Study Material

Live Testing Project

Join	Live Manual Testing Project: Online Software Testing Practice
Join	Free Software Testing Live Project: Insurance Domain

FAQ

✔️ Why learn software testing?

Here are the reasons for learning software testing:

Software testing is in demand.
It is relatively easy to start a career in product/software testing.
Testing tools are easy to learn.
Software testing is an important process of the software development life cycle.
It is a evergreen sector in the IT sector.

🔐 What are the Benefits of Software Testing?

Here are the benefits of software testing:

Software testing ensures that you deliver a quality product to the customer.
Testing helps in removing risks and problems earlier.
Testing any IT project on time helps you to save your money for the long term.
The main aim of any product is to give satisfaction to their customers. UI/UX Testing ensures the best user experience.

❓ Who can learn Software Testing?

Software testing can be learned by the people who want to start their career in the IT industry but not interested in coding. It can be learned by the people who want to learn various testing tools and enjoy finding bugs.

✔️ Why choose software testing as a career?

Here are the reasons to choose software testing as a career:

You can get a good salary and growth as a software testing professional.
Solving and tracking bugs is a fun activity
You contribute to the quality of the software product, which is a very rewarding experience.
People should choose software testing if they like to work in a challenging environment.

💻 How do I get real-time exposure to Testing?

You can get real-time exposure to Testing by analyzing the live projects and finding bugs and errors. You can join our Live Testing Project to get your hands dirty in QA.