Manual Testing Course Syllabus

Introduction to Manual Testing

• Understanding Software Testing
• Role and Importance of Manual Testing in SDLC
• Quality Assurance vs Quality Control

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Overview of SDLC Models (Waterfall, Agile, V-Model, etc.)
• Role of Testing in SDLC
• Understanding Requirements and Documentation

Testing Methodologies

• Black Box Testing
• White Box Testing
• Grey Box Testing
• Difference between Various Testing Methodologies

Test Planning and Management

• Understanding Test Policy and Test Strategy
• Creation of Test Plans
• Test Estimation Techniques
• Configuration Management in Testing

Understanding Requirements

• Analyzing and Reviewing Requirements
• Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Identifying Test Scenarios

Test Design Techniques

• Boundary Value Analysis (BVA)
• Equivalence Partitioning (EP)
• Decision Table Testing
• State Transition Diagrams
• Use Case Testing

Test Case Development

• Writing Test Cases and Test Scripts
• Test Data Preparation
• Test Case Review Process

Test Execution

• Test Execution Lifecycle
• Re-Testing and Regression Testing
• Prioritizing Test Cases
• Sanity and Smoke Testing

Defect Life Cycle

• Defect Identification and Reporting
• Severity and Priority of Defects
• Defect Tracking and Management
• Bug Life Cycle

Testing Types and Techniques

• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing (Usability, Performance, Security)
• System Testing, Integration Testing, Unit Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Risk Management in Testing

• Risk Identification and Analysis
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Risk-Based Testing Approach

Test Reporting and Documentation

• Test Execution Reports
• Test Summary Reports
• Metrics in Manual Testing

Quality Standards and Processes

• ISO and CMM Standards in Software Testing
• Quality Audits and Process Improvement

Tools Used in Manual Testing

• Overview of Test Management Tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Requirement Management Tools (e.g., RequisitePro)
• Basics of Version Control Tools

Agile Testing

• Introduction to Agile Methodology
• Role of Tester in Agile Teams
• Agile Testing Practices and Techniques

Mobile Application Testing

• Challenges in Mobile Testing
• Functional and UI Testing for Mobile Apps
• Compatibility and Interrupt Testing

Web Application Testing

• Web Application Basics
• Testing Web Applications for Functionality, Usability, Security
• Cross-Browser Testing

Soft Skills for Testers

• Communication Skills
• Reporting and Presentation Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interview Preparation and Resume Building

• Preparing for Job Interviews in Manual Testing
• Building an Effective Resume
• Mock Interviews and Feedback

Case Studies and Real-World Scenarios

• Hands-On Projects
• Analysis of Real-World Testing Scenarios
• Best Practices and Common Pitfalls