Introduction to Manual Testing

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This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users.

Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Day 1: Introduction to Manual Testing & Foundations

1. Introduction to Software Testing

• Definition and Importance of Software Testing
• Goals of Testing
• Quality Assurance vs Quality Control vs Testing

2. Testing Levels and Types

• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• Acceptance Testing
• Overview of Black Box, White Box, and Grey Box Testing

3. Manual Testing Process

• Requirement Analysis
• Test Planning
• Test Design
• Test Execution
• Test Closure

4. Test Case Design 

• Introduction to Test Cases
• Attributes of a good test case
• Writing effective test cases using standard templates
• Practical exercise: Write a test case

5. Testing Techniques 

• Boundary Value Analysis (BVA)
• Equivalence Partitioning (EP)
• Decision Table Testing

6. Introduction to Bug Tracking

• What is a Bug/Defect?
• Bug Life Cycle
• Attributes of a good bug report

7. Practical Session: Hands-on Manual Testing

• Setting up a simple application
• Writing and executing test cases
• Logging defects

Day 2: Advanced Manual Testing Techniques & Best Practices

1. Non-functional Testing Overview 

• Performance Testing
• Usability Testing
• Security Testing
• Compatibility Testing

2. Advanced Test Case Design Techniques

• State Transition Diagrams
• Use Case Testing

3. Exploratory Testing

• Definition and Importance
• Charter-based Testing
• Session-based Testing

4. Test Management & Planning 

• Importance of Test Planning
• Test Strategy vs Test Plan
• Elements of a Test Plan

5. Risk-based Testing 

• What is Risk?
• Risk Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Mitigation

6. Best Practices in Manual Testing 

• Effective Communication in Testing Teams
• Collaboration with Developers
• Continuous Learning & Skill Enhancement

7. Soft Skills for Testers

• Importance of Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Reporting and Advocacy

8. Practical Session: Real-world Manual Testing Scenarios

• Testing a more complex application
• Writing advanced test cases
• Exploratory testing exercises

Summary & Conclusion