Manual Testing

About Course

Learn Manual Software Testing from the fundamentals to advanced testing concepts through practical, industry-oriented training. This course covers software testing principles, SDLC and STLC, test case design, test scenarios, defect life cycle, test planning, functional and non-functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, smoke and sanity testing, and user acceptance testing. You’ll learn how to systematically identify, document, and validate software defects.

Duration: 3-4 Weeks

Category: Coding/Development

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Modules: 4

Subjects & Expertise

With expertise in Manual Software Testing and Quality Assurance, the training focuses on understanding application requirements, designing effective test scenarios and test cases, executing test cycles, identifying defects, and ensuring software quality. Learners will understand how testing fits into the software development lifecycle and how QA teams collaborate with developers and business teams.

The course combines instructor-led sessions with hands-on testing exercises, real-world application scenarios, test case preparation, defect tracking, and practical projects. Students gain the confidence to analyze requirements, execute different types of testing, identify defects, prepare test documentation, and work effectively in professional QA environments.

Modules

Week 1: Testing Fundamentals & SDLC

What is Software Testing? Why Testing?
Types of Testing: Manual vs Automation
SDLC & STLC (Phases in Testing)
Agile Model & Waterfall Model
Bug, Error, Defect, Failure: Differences
Severity vs Priority

Mini Task: Analyze a login feature and write STLC phases manually

Week 2: Test Design & Test Case Writing

Test Case vs Test Scenario
How to write effective test cases
Test Techniques: Boundary Value, Equivalence Class Partitioning
Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Test Plan & Test Strategy

Mini Project: Write test cases for an eCommerce "Login & Add to Cart" module

Week 3: Defect Reporting & Bug Life Cycle

Bug Life Cycle: New to Closed
Defect Tracking Tools: JIRA / Bugzilla Basics
Writing Effective Bug Reports
Test Execution and Result Reporting
Test Summary Report & Daily Status Reporting

Mini Project: Report 10 bugs using Bugzilla or JIRA in a sample web app

Week 4: Real-Time Scenarios + Interview Preparation

Live Project Walkthrough
Functional Testing, Regression, Smoke, Sanity Testing
Exploratory & Ad-hoc Testing
UI/UX Testing Overview
Resume Building + Interview Q&A

Capstone Project: End-to-End Manual Testing Project on:

"E-Commerce Website" or "Student Management System" Including:
Test Plan
15+ Test Cases
Bug Reports
Test Summary Document

Current Market Trends in Manual Testing

Manual testing is still widely used for UI, functional, and exploratory testing.
Many companies use JIRA, TestLink, and simple Excel for QA work.
High demand in domains like Banking, Telecom, and E-Governance for QA freshers.
Hybrid roles: Manual QA + Basic SQL + Agile + Communication are trending for L1 roles.

Companies Hiring Freshers: TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis, Hexaware, Tech Mahindra Many startups still prioritize manual testing for web & mobile apps

Deliverables to Students

Resume with real project experience
Interview kit: 100+ QA Questions
Hands-on with JIRA + Bug Report samples
GitHub link or documentation for portfolio
Career Guidance + LinkedIn Optimization Tips