Software Testing Fundamentals Training
Software Testing Fundamentals Training helps Professionals and Managers build practical quality assurance capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
Training provider: EduCore Global Skills
Category: Quality Assurance
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Instructor-led classroom, Live online, In-house software team training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Course fees: KES 43,000 / USD 850
Course Overview
Software Testing Fundamentals Training introduces practical quality assurance principles, testing techniques, and defect reporting skills for software teams.
Participants learn the testing lifecycle, requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, manual test execution, defect management, regression testing, and introductory automation awareness.
The course helps new testers, developers, analysts, and project teams build a common foundation for releasing more reliable software.
Learning Objectives
- Explain software testing principles, levels, and lifecycle activities.
- Translate requirements into test scenarios and test cases.
- Apply black-box test design techniques for common business systems.
- Execute manual tests and document clear evidence.
- Report, prioritize, and retest defects using practical QA workflows.
- Understand regression testing, acceptance testing, and introductory automation concepts.
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare a basic test plan and traceability checklist.
- Write clear test cases from functional requirements.
- Execute tests and record repeatable evidence.
- Raise useful defect reports with steps, expected results, actual results, and severity.
- Identify when regression, exploratory, usability, or acceptance testing is appropriate.
Who Should Attend
- New software testers and QA analysts
- Business analysts involved in acceptance testing
- Developers who need stronger testing discipline
- Project managers and product owners working with QA teams
- Support teams transitioning into software quality roles
Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with software applications and project workflows is helpful. Programming experience is not required for the fundamentals course.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led demonstrations of QA workflows.
- Hands-on test case writing and defect reporting exercises.
- Scenario-based testing of sample application requirements.
- Group review of testing evidence and bug reports.
- Practical discussion of QA roles, tools, and team collaboration.
Course Modules
Software Testing Principles and QA Roles
- quality assurance
- testing objectives
- verification and validation
- tester mindset
Software Development and Testing Lifecycle
- SDLC
- STLC
- agile testing
- test levels
Requirements Analysis and Test Planning
- requirements review
- risk
- scope
- traceability
Test Case Design Techniques
- equivalence partitioning
- boundary values
- decision tables
- negative tests
Manual Test Execution and Evidence
- test runs
- screenshots
- expected results
- test data
Defect Reporting and Retesting
- bug reports
- severity
- priority
- defect lifecycle
- retesting
Regression, UAT and Exploratory Testing
- regression packs
- acceptance criteria
- exploratory sessions
- release readiness
Introduction to Test Tools and Automation Awareness
- test management tools
- automation basics
- CI/CD awareness
- QA metrics
Training Focus
Software Testing Fundamentals Training helps Professionals and Managers build practical quality assurance capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Software Testing Fundamentals delivered?
Software Testing Fundamentals is available through classroom training, live online training, and customized in-house corporate delivery where applicable.
What are the fees for Software Testing Fundamentals?
The published course investment is KES 43,000 and USD 850. Location-specific prices may vary by delivery mode and schedule.
How long is Software Testing Fundamentals Training?
The standard duration is 5 Days, with practical exercises and QA workflow examples throughout.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.
Register for Software Testing Fundamentals or contact EduCore Global Skills.