SDET

Software Testing Course: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • Blending of Manual and Automation Testing
  • Adoption of Agile and DevOps methodology and tools for faster delivery
  • Increasing adoption of Open Source tools for test automation
  • More focus on User eXperience , performance, Speed and quality of service.
  • Shift from QA to Quality Engineering
  • Demand for testing of applications developed using SMAC and IoT technologies
  • Due to digitization, Automation would take lead
  • Software Development Engineer in Test SDET  would become key profile

Job Opportunities

On popular job sites, search for ‘Software Tester’ as role and you will find jobs count around 8-10 thousand.

Now just change the search to “Automation Tester” and Voila!  List shows 3 times more openings.

Automation is taking every job in its stride. Hence Master Automation or forgo the job is the harsh reality everyone is experiencing be it a fresher or an experienced professional.

Course Overview: Software Testing

Learning Outcomes

The course has 14 different modules focusing on developing specific skill.

Module 1 : Learning C programming

  • Create console-based applications using C language.
  • Write modular programs by using functions.
  • Use preprocessor directives in a program.
  • Use pointers to handle integer arrays.
  • Use sorting techniques such as Bubble sort, Insertion sort and Selection sort for sorting arrays.
  • Use pointers to handle integer arrays, strings, structures and files.
  • Dynamically allocate memory to hold data of different types.
  • Process data in files using file I/O functions.

Module 2 : Oracle 12C – SQL

  • Create tables.
  • Use different SQL statements to retrieve and manipulate data.
  • Use different types of Built in Functions.
  • Handle data from multiple tables.
  • Manipulate data from multiple tables using INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE command.
  • Define database objects like index, sequence, views and synonyms.

 

Module 3 : Responsive Web Designing

  • Design web pages dynamically and more innovatively.
  • Develop websites.
  • Create GUI for the applications like Library Management System, Hotel Management System.

Module 4 : S/W Testing (Manual Testing)

  • Manual Testing concepts and techniques
  • Agile Testing concepts and implementation
  • Testing types & Test methods
  • Non-functional testing types
  • Test execution, defect management and test case management

Module 5 : Quantitative Aptitude

  • Understand the concepts and theory of commonly asked topics in Quantitative Aptitude Tests.
  • Master short cut methods of solving a given problem.
  • Solve maximum questions in shortest amount of time.

Module 6 : Object-oriented Programming using Java

  • Create object-oriented programs using Java programming language.
  • Create Java classes by extending existing Java classes.
  • Use interfaces in Java application.
  • Access internal properties of a class using reflection.
  • Apply Exception Handling mechanism in Java application.

 

Module 7 : Agile Testing Case Study

  • Understand Agile Framework and team structure
  • Read SRS and understand application functionalities and user stories
  • Identify scenarios & develop Test cases based on the same
  • Execution of test cases & Defect reporting
  • Post mortem review, BurnDown Chart

 

Module 8 : Test Link

  • To create a Test Project
  • Privileges associated with various users
  • Creation of Test plans & Builds
  • Writing Test cases in Test Link & Execution & analysing execution reports

Module 9 : Bugzilla

  • Create an account in Bugzilla
  • File a bug
  • Searching defects
  • Defect life cycle, communication between development team & testing team

Module 10 : Test automation using Selenium WebDriver

  • Create scripts using Record and Playback feature of Selenium
  • How selenium identifies an Object
  • Apply Checkpoints
  • Enhance your test scripts
  • Use WebDriver for automation
  • Use TestNG Framework

Module 11 : ISTQB Preparation

  • Use and apply ISTQB specific terminologies and techniques
  • List and explain test design techniques, test lifecycle
  • List and explain test management lifecycle including risk analysis
  • Describe different types of tools used in testing

Module 12: Real-Time Project

  • Understanding documentation of system under test
  • Creation of test scenarios, test cases and their execution
  • Defect Management and Reporting
  • Creating automation Scripts
  • Execution and debugging of automation scripts
  • Reporting

 

Module 13: Employability Lab +

  • Multiple Evaluations and performance Tracking
  • Personal coaching and mentoring
  • Interview preparation
  • Mock interviews and Practice Tests
  • Personality Development and Grooming

Software Testing Certifications

There are many international certifications available in software testing. The leading certifications are of two types: software testing process Certifications (vendor agnostic) and Automation tool Certifications(Vendor specific).

ISTQB®

In this certification there are various levels starting from foundation to expert. The Foundation Level is first step towards  becoming  International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) Certified Tester. This certification is relevant across various practices, even for Waterfall  or Agile.

ISTQB® Foundation Level qualification is about demonstrating practical knowledge about software testing concepts. It is also useful for higher level mangers for basic understanding  of software testing discipline.

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