Module 1 – Introduction to Software Testing

• Introduction to Software Testing
• Importance of Software Quality
• Role of a Software Tester
• Testing Objectives
• Verification and Validation
• QA vs QC vs Testing
• Software Testing Life Cycle

Module 2 – Software Development Life Cycle

• SDLC Fundamentals
• Software Development Models
• Waterfall Model
• Agile Model
• Spiral Model
• V-Model
• Iterative and Incremental Development
• Role of Testing in SDLC

Module 3 – Testing Principles & Terminology

• Basic Testing Terminology
• Test Case
• Test Scenario
• Test Data
• Test Suite
• Defect, Bug and Error
• Severity and Priority
• Entry and Exit Criteria

Module 4 – Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

• STLC Overview
• Requirement Analysis
• Test Planning
• Test Case Development
• Test Environment Setup
• Test Execution
• Defect Reporting
• Test Closure

Module 5 – Manual Testing

• Introduction to Manual Testing
• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing
• Test Scenario Creation
• Test Case Writing
• Test Data Preparation
• Test Execution
• Test Result Documentation

Module 6 – Test Case Design Techniques

• Equivalence Partitioning
• Boundary Value Analysis
• Decision Table Testing
• State Transition Testing
• Use Case Testing
• Error Guessing
• Positive and Negative Testing
• Test Case Optimization

Module 7 – Functional Testing

• Unit Testing Concepts
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• End-to-End Testing
• Smoke Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Regression Testing
• Retesting

Module 8 – Non-Functional Testing

• Performance Testing
• Load Testing
• Stress Testing
• Volume Testing
• Security Testing
• Usability Testing
• Compatibility Testing
• Reliability Testing

Module 9 – Defect & Bug Management

• Defect Life Cycle
• Identifying Defects
• Defect Reporting
• Severity and Priority
• Bug Tracking
• Defect Verification
• Defect Rejection and Reopening
• Defect Metrics and Reports

Module 10 – Agile & Scrum Testing

• Agile Methodology
• Agile Testing Principles
• Scrum Framework
• Scrum Roles
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Stand-up
• User Stories
• Acceptance Criteria
• Testing in Agile Projects

Module 11 – Test Documentation

• Test Plan
• Test Strategy
• Test Scenarios
• Test Cases
• Test Data
• Test Execution Reports
• Defect Reports
• Test Summary Report

Module 12 – API Testing

• Introduction to APIs
• REST API Fundamentals
• HTTP Methods
• GET, POST, PUT and DELETE
• HTTP Status Codes
• Request and Response
• Headers and Parameters
• JSON Data
• API Test Cases

Module 13 – Database Testing

• Introduction to Database Testing
• Database Validation
• Tables and Relationships
• SQL Fundamentals
• SELECT Queries
• INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE
• Data Integrity Testing
• Backend Data Verification

Module 14 – Web Application Testing

• Web Application Testing Fundamentals
• Browser Compatibility
• Functional Testing of Websites
• Forms and Validation Testing
• Links and Navigation Testing
• Session and Cookie Testing
• Responsive Testing
• Cross-Browser Testing

Module 15 – Automation Testing Fundamentals

• Introduction to Test Automation
• Manual vs Automation Testing
• Benefits and Limitations
• Automation Testing Process
• Automation Framework Concepts
• Test Scripts
• Locators and Elements
• Basic Automation Workflow

Module 16 – Selenium WebDriver

• Introduction to Selenium
• Selenium WebDriver
• Browser Automation
• Locating Web Elements
• XPath and CSS Selectors
• WebDriver Commands
• Handling Forms
• Alerts and Windows
• Dropdowns and Web Tables
• Basic Selenium Test Scripts

Module 17 – Automation Framework & Tools

• Test Automation Frameworks
• Page Object Model
• Data-Driven Testing
• Keyword-Driven Testing
• TestNG/JUnit Concepts
• Test Suites
• Assertions
• Reporting
• Introduction to CI/CD Testing

Module 18 – Performance & Security Testing

• Performance Testing Concepts
• Response Time and Throughput
• Load Testing
• Stress Testing
• Basic Performance Testing Tools
• Security Testing Fundamentals
• Authentication and Authorization Testing
• Common Web Security Issues
• Basic Security Test Cases

Module 19 – Practical Testing Projects

Students will work on practical projects such as:

• Website Functional Testing
• E-Commerce Website Testing
• Login and Registration Testing
• Form Validation Testing
• Database Testing
• API Testing
• Cross-Browser Testing
• Regression Testing
• Selenium Automation Testing

Module 20 – Final Testing Project & Assessment

• Requirement Analysis
• Test Planning
• Test Scenario Preparation
• Test Case Creation
• Test Execution
• Defect Identification
• Bug Reporting
• Retesting and Regression Testing
• Test Summary Report
• Final Project Presentation