QA

QA Manual & API Testing

Week 1: Introduction to Software Testing

• What is Software Testing?
• SDLC vs STLC
• Types of Testing: Manual vs Automation
• Testing Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, V-Model
• Roles & Responsibilities of a QA Tester
• Understanding Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scenarios

Week 2: Test Design Techniques & Defect Management

• Functional & Non-Functional Testing
• Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) and Equivalence Partitioning
• Writing effective Test Cases
• Defect Life Cycle
• Bug Reporting using Jira
• Severity vs Priority – Real-time examples

Week 3: Test Execution & Reporting

• Test Execution Process
• Test Case Review & Walkthrough
• Test Summary Report
• Test Metrics
• Exploratory Testing
• Hands-on Exercises & Assignments

Week 4: API Testing Fundamentals

• Introduction to APIs & Web Services
• Understanding REST vs SOAP
• Request Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
• HTTP Status Codes
• JSON vs XML Basics
• Postman Introduction & Setup

Week 5: API Testing with Postman

• Creating and Sending API Requests
• Writing Test Scripts in Postman
• Using Environment Variables
• Authorization (Bearer Token, OAuth)
• Collections & Data-Driven Testing in Postman
• Real-Time API Testing Scenarios

Week 6: End-to-End Project + Interview Prep

• Live Mini Project: Manual Testing + API Testing
• Test Plan, Test Cases, Bug Reports submission
• Resume Preparation & Optimization
• Mock Interviews (1:1 with Trainers)
• Job Interview FAQs & Real-time Scenarios
• Final Evaluation & Certification Guidance