A Diploma in Software Testing is a specialized program Droit Academy prepares
individuals to work as software testers or quality assurance professionals. The course covers
both the theoretical and practical aspects of software testing, teaching students how to
identify and fix issues in software products, ensuring they meet the desired quality standards
before being released to end users.
Certifications
Droit Academy also offer certifications upon completion, which could enhance your
employability and skills. Well-known certifications include:
ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Certification: A widely recognized global certification for software testers.
Certified Software Tester (CSTE) : A professional certification for software testing.
Certified Agile Tester (CAT) : For testers working in Agile environments.
Topics Covered in Diploma in Software Testing
Introduction to Software Testing
Basics of software testing, its importance, and role in the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Types of testing : functional vs non-functional, manual vs automated testing.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Understanding the different phases of software development: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
The role of testing within each phase of SDLC
Types of Software Testing
Manual Testing : Testing software manually without automation tools. Includes unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, etc.
Automated Testing : Using automated tools and scripts to perform tests. Tools include Selenium, QTP, LoadRunner, JMeter, etc.
Test Case Design and Execution
Writing effective test cases to check the functionality of software.
Understanding test conditions, inputs, expected results, and steps for executing tests.
Bug Tracking and Reporting
Identifying defects in software and using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, Trello) to log issues.
Writing clear and concise bug reports for development teams.
Security Testing
Identifying vulnerabilities in software to protect against security threats.
Techniques like penetration testing, SQL injection testing, and network security testing.
Regression Testing
Ensuring that new code changes do not negatively impact the existing functionality of the software.
Test Automation Tools
Hands-on training on popular automated testing tools such as Selenium, QTP, TestComplete, and others.
Writing and executing automated test scripts.
Quality Assurance (QA) Methodologies
Understanding different testing methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, and DevOps.
Involvement of testers in Agile sprints, daily stand-ups, and sprint planning.
Mobile Application Testing
Testing mobile applications for different platforms like iOS and Android.
Tools for mobile testing: Appium, Selenium for mobile, etc.
Database Testing
Validating the data in databases through query testing, data integrity, and consistency.
Entry Requirements
A basic understanding of computer science concepts or prior experience in software development is often helpful but not always required.
Many institutions accept high school graduates or those with a background in IT, computer science, or related fields.
Popular Tools for Software Testing
Selenium : A widely used tool for automating web application testing.
QTP (QuickTest Professional) : A commercial tool for functional and regression testing.
JIRA & Bugzilla : Popular bug and issue tracking tools.
TestComplete : A tool for automating testing of web, desktop, and mobile applications.
LoadRunner & JMeter : Performance testing tools to simulate user load and measure performance.
