Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Express.js, NestJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript, learning how to build and deploy scalable backend applications.

Whether you’re an aspiring backend developer, frontend developer transitioning to full-stack, or a tech enthusiast looking to master backend architecture, this course will equip you with in-demand skills.

3 months

Introduction to QA & Software Testing:

Software Quality Assurance (QA) is a systematic process that ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of software products. It involves planned activities to prevent defects, improve development processes, and verify that software meets user requirements. Software testing, a crucial part of QA, focuses on identifying bugs, validating functionality, and ensuring software behaves as expected before deployment.

Topics Covered:

Basics of Quality Assurance (QA)
Importance of QA in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Types of Testing (Functional & Non-Functional)
Software Quality Principles

What You Learned

You gained an understanding of software testing fundamentals, its role in development, and why QA is crucial in preventing defects and ensuring high-quality products.

SDLC & Testing Models:

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured approach to software development, encompassing stages from planning to deployment and maintenance. Various testing models, such as Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model, define how testing is integrated into SDLC. Understanding these models helps in selecting the right approach for efficient software testing and quality assurance.

Topics Covered:

Overview of SDLC Models (Waterfall, Agile, V-Model, DevOps)
Role of QA in Different SDLC Models
Agile & Scrum Testing Approach
Testing in DevOps

What You Learned

You learned how QA integrates into different SDLC models, the importance of Agile and DevOps in modern development, and the role of testers in iterative testing.

Requirement Analysis & Test Planning:

Requirement analysis is the process of understanding and documenting user needs to ensure software meets expectations. Test planning involves defining the testing scope, objectives, strategy, resources, and schedule. A well-structured test plan ensures effective test execution, risk mitigation, and alignment with project goals.

Topics Covered:

Requirement Analysis Techniques
Writing a Test Plan & Strategy
Defining Test Scope
Objectives & Deliverables
Risk-Based Testing

What You Learned

You explored how to analyze software requirements effectively, create structured test plans, and ensure comprehensive test coverage for different projects.

Test Case Design & Execution:

Test case design involves creating detailed test scenarios to validate software functionality, ensuring coverage of requirements. Execution is the process of running these test cases, documenting results, and identifying defects. Effective test case design and execution enhance software quality and reliability.

Topics Covered:

Writing Effective Test Cases
Test Design Techniques (Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis)
Test Data Management
Test Case Execution Process

What You Learned

You developed skills in designing clear, effective test cases, applying test case techniques, and executing tests systematically for better defect detection.

Testing Approaches & Levels:

Testing approaches define strategies for validating software quality, including manual and automated testing. Testing levels categorize the process into Unit, Integration, System, and Acceptance testing, ensuring comprehensive evaluation from individual components to the final product.

Topics Covered:

Black Box vs. White Box Testing
Static vs. Dynamic Testing
Unit, Integration, System, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Regression Testing

What You Learned

You gained insights into different testing approaches, when to use them, and how various testing levels contribute to software reliability.

Functional & Non-functional Testing:

Functional testing verifies that the software meets specified requirements by checking features and user interactions. Non-functional testing evaluates aspects like performance, security, usability, and reliability to ensure overall system quality and user experience.

Topics Covered:

Functional Testing Techniques
Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Load, Stress, Volume)
Security & Usability Testing
Compatibility Testing

What You Learned

You understood the distinction between functional and non-functional testing, their significance in software validation, and how to perform usability and security tests.

Automation Testing Fundamentals:

Automation testing involves using software tools to execute test cases, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. It covers scripting, test frameworks, and best practices to ensure reliable and repeatable testing processes.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to Automation Testing
Benefits of Test Automation
Overview of Selenium and Other Automation Tools
Writing & Running Automated Test Scripts

What You Learned

You explored the role of automation in testing, basic Selenium usage, and the advantages of automating repetitive test cases for efficiency.

API & Database Testing:

API testing ensures seamless communication between software components by validating request-response mechanisms, performance, and security. Database testing verifies data integrity, consistency, and accuracy by checking queries, transactions, and constraints.

Topics Covered:

API Testing Concepts (REST & SOAP)
Using Postman for API Testing
Database Testing Basics
Writing SQL Queries for Validation

What You Learned

You explored the role of automation in testing, basic Selenium usage, and the advantages of automating repetitive test cases for efficiency.

Defect Management & Bug Tracking:

Defect management involves identifying, documenting, and resolving software defects to ensure product quality. Bug tracking helps in monitoring and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, Trello or Redmine.

Topics Covered:

Defect Life Cycle & Bug Reporting
Severity vs. Priority of Bugs
Bug Tracking Tools (JIRA, Bugzilla, Trello)
Writing Effective Bug Reports

What You Learned

You acquired skills in tracking, logging, and managing defects effectively, prioritizing them based on severity, and writing clear, actionable bug reports.

Continuous Testing & DevOps:

Continuous testing involves automating the testing process to provide fast feedback on software quality throughout the development cycle. In a DevOps environment, it integrates with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring that testing is performed continuously to detect issues early, enabling faster and more reliable software releases.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Role of Testing in DevOps
Automated Tests in CI/CD Pipelines
Testing with Jenkins

What You Learned

You explored how QA integrates with DevOps, the significance of continuous testing, and how automated tests enhance software delivery in CI/CD environments.

QA Metrics & Reporting:

QA metrics and reporting are essential for measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the testing process. They help track the quality of the product, the success of testing efforts, and areas for improvement. By analyzing key metrics like defect density, test coverage, and test execution progress, teams can make data-driven decisions to enhance testing strategies and overall software quality.

Topics Covered:

Key Software Testing Metrics (Test Coverage, Defect Density, Pass/Fail Rate)
Test Reporting Techniques
Creating Dashboards for Test Results
Analyzing Test Data for Decision Making

What You Learned

You learned how to measure testing effectiveness using key metrics, analyze defect trends, and generate meaningful reports for informed decision-making.

Final Project & Certification:

In the final project, you'll use everything you've learned throughout the course to complete real-world testing tasks. This hands-on project will help you practice and show your skills in different testing methods and tools. After finishing the project, you'll get a certificate that proves you have the knowledge and skills to work in Quality Assurance and Software Testing. This certificate will help you stand out in the job market.

Topics Covered:

End-to-End Software Testing Project
Mock Interviews & Resume Building
Certification Exam
Career Guidance in QA

What You Learned

You applied all learned concepts in a real-world testing scenario, enhanced your job readiness, and prepared for a successful QA career.

Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Course Overview

What You’ll Learn

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Course Roadmap

Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

3 months

Introduction to QA & Software Testing:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

SDLC & Testing Models:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Requirement Analysis & Test Planning:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Test Case Design & Execution:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Testing Approaches & Levels:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Functional & Non-functional Testing:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Automation Testing Fundamentals:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

API & Database Testing:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Defect Management & Bug Tracking:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Continuous Testing & DevOps:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

QA Metrics & Reporting:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

Final Project & Certification:

Topics Covered:

What You Learned

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