Manual Testing Fundamentals
Master the foundation of software testing with comprehensive manual testing skills. Even in the era of AI and automation, manual testing remains crucial for exploratory testing, usability validation, and complex scenario verification.
Why Manual Testing Still Matters
Human Intuition
AI can't replicate human creativity in finding edge cases
Usability Testing
User experience validation requires human perspective
Exploratory Testing
Unscripted testing to discover unexpected issues
Ad-hoc Testing
Random testing without specific test cases
Complex Scenarios
Multi-step workflows that need human validation
Foundation for Automation
Manual testing knowledge is essential for automation
Our Teaching Approach
Theory + Practice
Every concept taught with hands-on practical examples
Real Applications
Practice on live websites and real-world scenarios
Industry Standards
Learn tools and processes used in actual companies
Manual Testing Roadmap
Testing Fundamentals
SDLC, STLC, Testing Principles, Types of Testing
Test Planning & Strategy
Test Plan creation, Test Strategy, Risk Assessment
Test Case Design
Writing effective test cases, Test scenarios, Test data
Test Execution
Running test cases, Exploratory testing, Ad-hoc testing
Defect Management
Bug reporting, Bug life cycle, JIRA workflow
Test Reporting
Test summary reports, Metrics, Test closure
Detailed Course Curriculum
Week 1: Testing Fundamentals & SDLC
Build strong foundation with core testing concepts
Theory:
- • What is Software Testing
- • SDLC vs STLC
- • Testing Principles
- • Types of Testing
Practical:
- • Analyze real applications
- • Identify testing types
- • Create testing mindmap
Week 2: Test Planning & Case Design
Master the art of creating comprehensive test cases
Theory:
- • Test Planning Process
- • Test Case Design Techniques
- • Boundary Value Analysis
- • Equivalence Partitioning
Practical:
- • Write 50+ test cases
- • Test e-commerce website
- • Create test scenarios
Week 3: Bug Life Cycle & JIRA
Learn professional defect management and tracking
Theory:
- • Bug Life Cycle
- • Bug Severity vs Priority
- • JIRA Workflow
- • Test Management Tools
Practical:
- • Create JIRA projects
- • Report 20+ real bugs
- • Bug triage sessions
Week 4: Real Project & Portfolio
Apply all concepts on live projects for portfolio building
Projects:
- • E-commerce Testing
- • Banking Application
- • Mobile App Testing
- • API Testing Basics
Deliverables:
- • Complete test plan
- • 100+ test cases
- • Bug reports portfolio
- • Testing resume