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QA Methodology Course

This QA Methodology course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective quality assurance processes in software development and other industries. Quality Assurance is crucial for delivering high-quality products and services, and this course covers both traditional and modern QA approaches.

Key aspects of QA Methodology and our course include:

QA Fundamentals: Understand the core principles and importance of quality assurance.
Testing Techniques: Learn various testing methodologies and their applications.
QA in Software Development Life Cycle: Integrate QA practices throughout the SDLC.
Agile QA: Apply QA principles in Agile and DevOps environments.
Test Planning and Management: Develop skills in creating and managing test plans and cases.
Defect Management: Master the process of identifying, reporting, and tracking defects.
QA Metrics and Reporting: Learn to measure and report on quality metrics.

In this course, you'll learn to:

Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans
Apply various testing techniques (functional, non-functional, etc.)
Integrate QA processes into different development methodologies
Create and manage test cases and test suites
Implement effective defect management processes
Use QA tools for test management and automation
Analyze and report on quality metrics

By completing this QA Methodology course, you'll be well-prepared to implement and improve quality assurance processes in various organizational contexts.

Why Learn QA Methodology

Quality Improvement: Ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.
Cost Reduction: Identify and fix issues early in the development process, reducing overall costs.
Career Opportunities: QA skills are in high demand across various industries.
Process Optimization: Improve development and business processes through effective QA practices.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks before they impact end-users.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.

What You Learn in Our QA Methodology course

Introduction to Quality Assurance and its importance
QA processes and best practices
Types of testing (Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance)
Test case design techniques
Risk-based testing
Agile testing and QA in Scrum
Test planning and strategy development
Defect lifecycle and management
Test execution and reporting
Non-functional testing (Performance, Security, Usability)
QA metrics and measurement
QA tools and automation principles

Who Should Attend

QA professionals looking to enhance their skills
Software testers transitioning to QA roles
Project managers involved in quality management
Developers interested in improving their testing skills
Business analysts involved in quality processes
IT professionals seeking to understand QA methodologies

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of software development processes
Familiarity with project management concepts
No specific QA experience is required, but some exposure to testing is beneficial

Skills & Techniques

Developing comprehensive test plans and strategies
Creating effective test cases and scenarios
Applying various testing techniques to different contexts
Managing the defect lifecycle
Integrating QA processes into Agile and DevOps environments
Analyzing and reporting on quality metrics
Using QA management tools
Implementing risk-based testing approaches
Conducting reviews and inspections

Course Structure

Ch. 1

Quality Control

Ch. 2

Debugging

Ch. 3

Manual Testing

Ch. 4

Automation Testing

Ch. 5

Black-Box Testing

Ch. 6

White-Box Testing

Ch. 7

Grey-Box Testing

Ch. 8

Static tests

Ch. 9

Dynamic testing

Ch. 10

SDLC Models

Ch. 11

Waterfall Model design

Ch. 12

Spiral Model design

Ch. 13

Agile Model

Ch. 14

Functional Testing

Ch. 15

Unit Testing

Ch. 16

Integration Testing

Ch. 17

System Testing

Ch. 18

Acceptance Testing

Ch. 19

Stress Testing

Ch. 20

Testing documents

Ch. 21

STP – Software/System Test Plan

Ch. 22

STD – System/Software Test Description

Ch. 23

STR – System/Software Test Report

Ch. 24

ATP – Acceptance Test Plan

Meet your instructor

Benny Cohen

Embedded Academy Founder and CEO

As a long-time veteran in the technology industry, Benny Cohen combines a deep passion for technology with extensive field experience. With a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, he has spent over 20 years developing software and hardware systems, including the last few years focusing on the cybersecurity industry. In addition to his role as the company founder & CEO, Benny also operates as a hands-on practitioner who specializes in penetration testing and has conducted significant security assessments for leading enterprises and security companies worldwide. His approachable teaching style and real-world expertise make learning both engaging and relevant.

What our graduates say

Lina Tomkov
Automation course graduate

Automation Engineer, Mohican Lab

I was invited to work at the academy’s engineering department as an intern and then joined the team as an Automation engineer. I got to apply a lot of scenarios I experienced during the classes and found the hands on practice I needed

Sarah Johnson
Automation course graduate

Software QA Engineer

This course transformed my manual testing skills into powerful automation capabilities. I'm now leading efficiency improvements across our entire QA process.

Michael Chen
QA & Automation course graduate

DevOps Specialist

The automation techniques I learned here seamlessly integrated into our CI/CD pipeline. It's dramatically reduced our release cycles and improved overall product quality.

Emma Rodriguez
QA & Automation course graduate

Test Automation Lead

From Selenium to API testing, this course covered it all. I've implemented robust automated test suites that catch bugs early and often. Highly recommended!

Lisa Thompson
QA & Automation course graduate

Agile Tester

As an agile tester, the shift-left testing concepts and automation practices I learned have been invaluable. I'm now a much more effective contributor to our sprint cycles.