Hello Everyone, Today we are about to start our First chapter on our website testautomation.in. That is a Software testing tutorial for beginners.  This will help you learn the core software testing concepts From basic to advanced. So our first step towards software testing is Learning the Manual Testing concepts and Fundamentals.

Course Title: Manual Testing Fundamentals

Course Duration: 4-6 weeks

Course Objectives:

• To understand the core principles of software testing, including its lifecycle, techniques, and methodologies.
• To learn how to create and execute manual test cases and effectively document and report testing outcomes.

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

• Software Testing Basics

  • Definition, objectives, and purpose
  • Importance in the software development lifecycle

• Types of Software Testing

  • Manual vs. Automated Testing
  • Functional vs. Non-functional Testing

• Testing Terminology

  • Bug, defect, error, failure
  • Test case, test suite, and test plan basics

Module 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

• SDLC Overview

  • Waterfall Model
  • Agile,
  • V-Model,
  •  DevOps

• STLC Phases

  • Requirement analysis, test planning, test case development, test execution, closure

• Entry and Exit Criteria

  • Criteria for each phase in STLC

Module 3: Types and Levels of Testing

• Testing Levels

  • Unit Testing , Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing

• Testing Techniques

  • Black-box, White-box, and Grey-box Testing

• Testing Approaches

  • Smoke, Sanity, Regression, and Ad-hoc Testing

Module 4: Test Case Design Techniques

• Test Case Fundamentals

  • Understanding structure and importance
  • Test case writing and attributes

• Design Techniques

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

• Effective Test Case Writing

  • Practice with sample scenarios

Module 5: Test Planning and Test Management

• Test Planning Basics

  • Test plan creation: objectives, scope, and environment

• Test Estimation

  • Estimating testing efforts and resources

• Risk Analysis

  • Identifying and managing risks in testing

Module 6: Defect Life Cycle and Bug Reporting

• Defect Life Cycle

  • Defect status: New, Assigned, Fixed, Retest, Closed

• Severity and Priority

  • Understanding impact levels

• Bug Reporting Process

  • Writing detailed bug reports
  • Using tools for reporting (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)

Module 7: Test Documentation and Testing Tools

• Test Documentation Types

  • Test Plan, Test Case, Traceability Matrix
  • Test Summary Report and Test Closure Report

• Overview of Testing Tools

  • Test management tools (TestRail, JIRA)
  • Defect tracking tools (Bugzilla, Redmine)

Module 8: Non-Functional Testing Basics

• Non-Functional Testing Types

  • Performance, Load, Usability, and Security Testing

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Purpose, techniques, and process

Module 9: Agile Testing Essentials

• Testing in Agile

  • Agile principles and the role of testing

• Agile Testing Approaches

  • Iterative, continuous, and exploratory testing

• Collaboration in Agile Teams

  • Working with developers, stakeholders, and other testers