ADVANCE DIPLOMA IN SOFTWARE TESTING

Advanced Diploma in Software Testing - 3 Month Course Curriculum

Overview:

The Advanced Diploma in Software Testing is an intensive 3-month program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of software quality assurance and testing. This course focuses on various testing methodologies, tools, and practical application to prepare students for roles in software testing and quality assurance.

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

- Understanding the significance of software testing

- Overview of the software testing life cycle

- Role of testing in ensuring software quality

Module 2: Testing Fundamentals

- Types of testing: functional, non-functional, manual, automated

- Exploratory testing and regression testing

- Writing effective test cases and test plans

Module 3: Test Automation Basics

- Introduction to test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)

- Basics of scripting for test automation

- Selecting appropriate test cases for automation

Module 4: Test Design Techniques

- Equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis

- Decision table testing and state transition testing

- Pairwise and combinatorial testing techniques

Module 5: Performance Testing

- Introduction to performance testing and its importance

- Load testing, stress testing, and scalability testing

- Using performance testing tools for realistic simulations

Module 6: Security Testing

- Basics of security testing and vulnerabilities

- Identifying security threats and risks

- Penetration testing and security assessment tools

Module 7: Test Management and Defect Tracking

- Test planning, estimation, and scheduling

- Managing test cases and test suites

- Tracking defects and their lifecycle

Module 8: Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing

- Understanding CI/CD pipeline and automation

- Integrating testing into continuous integration processes

- Automated testing as part of continuous testing practices

Module 9: Test Reporting and Metrics

- Generating meaningful test reports

- Measuring test coverage and effectiveness

- Using metrics for test process improvement

Module 10: Capstone Project

- Applying learned concepts to a comprehensive software testing project

- Designing test cases, conducting tests, and reporting results

- Presentation and demonstration of the completed project

Student Benefits:

- Specialized Skill Set: Gain expertise in software testing and quality assurance methodologies.

- Practical Experience: Hands-on projects and assignments provide real-world application.

- Focused Learning: Intensive 3-month duration accelerates skill acquisition.

- Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles in software testing, quality assurance, and test automation.

- Time Efficiency: Rapidly acquire essential skills for career advancement.

- Collaborative Learning: Interact with experienced instructors and peers for a supportive environment.

- Certification: Receive an Advanced Diploma upon successful completion of the program.

- Portfolio Building: Showcase projects to potential employers or clients.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

- Plan, design, and execute effective test cases for software applications.

- Apply various testing techniques to identify defects and ensure software quality.

- Implement test automation using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

- Perform performance testing to evaluate software scalability and responsiveness.

- Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.

- Manage testing projects, track defects, and report test results.

- Integrate testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery processes.

- Generate meaningful test reports and metrics for process improvement.

- Develop a comprehensive software testing project as part of a capstone project.