Manual + JIRA + Mobile + API + Interview Prep

[Course Schedule and Details]

• Live Classes: Sessions are conducted live on Google Meet to ensure real-time interaction and learning. This is NOT a pre-recorded course.
• Duration: Each session lasts 1 to 2 hours, depending on the topic and student engagement.
• Batch Size: Limited to 2-5 students per batch, ensuring personalized attention, doubt resolution, and a focus on practical learning.
• Class Timings: Timings are finalized based on mutual availability, considering all students' preferences. Classes can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends for maximum flexibility.
• Recorded Sessions: Post-lecture recordings will be made available on Google Drive in the highest resolution with control over playback speed (recommended playback speed: 1.25x).

[Next Batch Information]

• Next Batch Start Date: 18th February 2025
• As these are live courses, new batches begin only after the completion of the current batch.
• Limited seats are available (max 5 students per batch). Early enrollment is recommended to secure your spot!

[Why Should You Take This Course?]

• Step confidently into your next interview with our all-inclusive course, designed to prepare you for the most in-demand manual testing roles at top product and service-based companies.
• Say goodbye to the anxiety of missing out on key manual concepts that could make or break your chances.
• Master the essentials of manual testing, API testing, and JIRA before diving into automation, and let us guide you every step of the way.
• Impress recruiters with responses tailored to leave a lasting impression.
• Our course provides a holistic approach—covering fundamental principles, frequently asked questions, and scenario-based inquiries—ensuring you're fully equipped to ace your interviews.

[Who Is This Course For?]

• Manual Testers
• Automation Testers
• Graduates seeking careers in Software Testing
• Career changers transitioning into I.T.
• Software Developers moving into Testing Roles

[What Will You Achieve Post Course Completion?]

• Expertise in Manual and API Testing: Gain a deep understanding of manual testing, API testing, and JIRA, which is crucial for working within Agile-Scrum frameworks.
• ATS-Friendly CV & Optimized Profiles: Create standout CV and job portal profiles tailored to pass ATS systems and attract recruiters.
• Mock Interviews & Tailored Responses: Breeze through interviews with customized answers to the most frequently asked questions of 2023-2024, complete with real-world examples.
• Certification: Earn a certification upon course completion, adding valuable credentials to your professional profile.

[Course Curriculum]

Module 1: Basics of Manual Testing

This foundational module introduces key QA principles essential for anyone in the testing domain, irrespective of experience level.

Core Concepts:

• QA vs QC, Static vs Dynamic Testing, Verification vs Validation.
• Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, and Regression Testing.
• Test Strategy vs Test Plan.

Models & Methodologies:

• Understanding SDLC and STLC.
• Integration Testing Approaches: Big Bang, Incremental, and Sandwich/Hybrid.
• Techniques for Top-Down and Bottom-Up Integration Testing.

Additional Testing Techniques:

• Exploring Monkey Testing, Gorilla Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, and Frustration Testing.

Defect Life Cycle:

• Detailed exploration of the stages and processes involved in defect management.

Module 2: Important Manual Testing Interview Questions

This module addresses critical interview questions that often stump candidates, providing you with clear and concise answers.

Key Topics Covered:

• Priority & Severity: Differences and real-world examples.
• Use Case vs Test Case: Understanding distinctions and applications.
• Test Documentation: Suspension Criteria, Resumption Requirements, and more.
• Build & Release: Fundamentals of software delivery.
• TDD vs BDD: Understanding these essential development methodologies.

Risk Management:

• Identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and the risk management process.

Traceability Matrix:

• Creating and using RTM for coverage tracking: Forward, Backward, and Bi-Directional.

Defect Management:

• Exploring Error, Defect, Bug, and Failure.
• Concepts like Deferred/Legacy Defects, Defect Cascading, Latent vs Masked Defects.
• Defect Triage: Roles and responsibilities.
• Metrics: Average Defect Age, Defect Detection Percentage, Bug Leakage vs Bug Release.

Patching & Fixes:

• Differences between Patch, Bugfix, Coldfix, and Hotfix.
• Cloud Computing: IAAS vs PAAS vs SAAS explained.

Module 3: Scenario-Based Interview Questions

This module focuses on real-world scenarios, emphasizing security and functionality.

Scenarios Include:

• Login Page Security: SQL Injection vulnerabilities.
• Session Management: Understanding cache, cookies, and session timeouts with examples from Amazon.
• E-commerce Flows: Testing Add to Cart, Buy Now, and Payment Options (Credit/Debit, UPI).

Continuous Updates:

• This section will evolve with user feedback and emerging interview trends.

Module 4: Agile-Scrum Framework with JIRA

Understand the fundamentals of Agile and Scrum, and gain hands-on experience with JIRA.

Agile & Scrum Basics:

• Core principles, Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies.

JIRA Implementation:

• Using JIRA for sprint management, user story creation, issue logging, and reporting.

Module 5: Mobile Testing

Understanding Mobile Testing Strategies

• Learn the critical strategies for mobile testing, including creating comprehensive testing checklists and cheat sheets to ensure thorough coverage.

Device Compatibility and Resolution Testing

• Explore the importance of testing across various device resolutions and understand how different screen sizes and aspect ratios can affect application behavior.

Operating System (O.S.) Compatibility

• Understand the nuances of testing on different mobile operating systems, such as Android and iOS, to ensure seamless user experiences across platforms.

Browser Compatibility Testing

• Delve into testing your mobile application across multiple browsers to ensure consistent functionality, regardless of the user’s browser choice.

Simulators vs. Emulators

• Learn the differences between simulators and emulators, including when and how to use each tool for effective mobile testing.

Identifying Common Mobile Bugs and Gathering Logs

• Master the art of detecting common mobile-specific bugs and efficiently gathering logs for debugging and reporting.

End-to-End Mobile Testing Criteria

• Discover the critical criteria you must consider when performing end-to-end mobile testing, ensuring that your application meets all necessary standards before release.

Module 6: API Testing and Postman

Core Learning Areas:

• Practical examples to solidify understanding.
• Tools for analyzing API details.

Tool Focus:

• Master API testing with mock e-commerce APIs.

Advanced Concepts:

• Workspaces, status codes, CRUD operations.
• Managing environment variables, headers, body, and responses.
• Writing and validating test scripts for API responses.