Practical Manual Testing with Agile and JIRA

Interested in a career that ensures software works as expected? This course provides the foundational skills you need to become a confident manual Quality Assurance (QA) tester. Move beyond theory and learn the practical, day-to-day activities of a QA professional. You will learn how to think critically about software requirements, design structured tests to find defects, and communicate your findings effectively using industry-standard tools and processes. By the end, you'll be prepared to contribute to a real software development team. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the critical role of QA. - Learn to analyze requirements to write clear, effective test cases and comprehensive test plans. - Practice tracking bugs and managing test cycles using JIRA, a standard project management tool. - Apply core Agile principles and understand how QA fits into sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives. - Explore the basics of API testing to verify backend functionality and data exchange. - Create and interpret test summary reports to communicate quality status to stakeholders. - Prepare for QA interviews by mastering common terminology and testing concepts. The course starts with core testing principles and terminology, then progresses to hands-on exercises where you'll apply your knowledge in a simulated project environment. You will practice writing test documentation and reporting defects from start to finish. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience in software development or IT is required to get started. Begin your journey into the world of software quality assurance today.