- Course Overview
What this course is about
Think clearly. Test precisely. Build a career.
This course takes you from no testing experience to structured, professional QA practicethrough test planning, design techniques, defect lifecycle management, and exam preparation aligned to the ISTQB CTFL syllabus.
You won't just study theory. You'll run real test cycles, write professional documentation, and build the analytical discipline that every QA employer looks for.
At ITLearnner, we focus on clarity, structure, and confidence. Every session develops the QA mindsetand the credentials to prove it.
Learning Objective :
By the end of this course, you will be able to
By the end, you can.
- Write professionally structured test cases for any feature or user story
- Create a test plan that covers scope, approach, and exit criteria
- Log, prioritise, and track defects in Jira
- Apply equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision tables
- Conduct a structured test execution cycle with evidence
- Pass the ISTQB Foundation exam if you want to
- Who this course is for:
Target Audience
Who this course is for
Target audience
For career starters ready to stop applying for QA roles without credentials and start with the foundation every employer recognises.
- Career changers targeting their first junior QA role who want structured, professional training with real test cycles and ISTQB exam preparation built in.
- Graduates who want a practical, recognised pathway into software testing rather than self-taught theory with no evidence to show for it.
- Anyone preparing for the ISTQB Foundation certification who wants to build the QA mindset and professional practice alongside the credential.
If you see yourself in one of these, this course is built for you.
What you need
Pre-Requisites
What you need.
- No prior testing experience this is the starting point
- A laptop and internet connection
- Commitment to practise on the provided test applications
Manual Testing Professional
21 Hrs
Duration
1.5 hrs
Sessions
Online, Live
Delivery
Curriculum
01
Fundamentals of Software Testing
Why testing exists, what testers actually do, and the seven testing principles
02
Test Planning
Write a test plan that a real QA lead would sign off scope, approach, and exit criteria
03
Test Design Techniques
Equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision tables the tools that make test cases systematic
04
Test Case Writing
Structure, preconditions, steps, expected results write test cases that actually find defects
05
Defect Management
Log it, prioritise it, track it, retest it the complete defect lifecycle in Jira
06
Test Execution
Execute a structured test cycle against a live application and produce a test summary report
07
ISTQB Foundation Alignment
Practice questions, exam technique, and final preparation for the CTFL certification
Frequently asked questions
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for career changers targeting their first junior QA role, graduates wanting a structured pathway into software testing, and anyone preparing for ISTQB Foundation certification. It builds from scratch.
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What prior experience do I need?
None. This is the starting point. No prior testing or technical experience is required.
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What will I be able to do by the end?
You will be able to write professionally structured test cases, create a test plan, log and track defects in Jira, apply equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, execute a structured test cycle with evidence, and prepare effectively for the ISTQB Foundation exam.
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How are the sessions structured?
Seven modules, 1.5 hours per session, 14 sessions over seven weeks.
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What is EngagePro?
Test design technique cheat sheets, defect report templates, and test planning frameworks per session. Each task involves writing real test cases or logging defects in Jira. Ravi Kumar reviews all submissions with professional QA quality feedback.
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What tools do I need?
A laptop and internet connection. Jira free-tier access is used and guided during the course.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes the ITLearnner Manual Testing Professional Certificate. For those who sit the ISTQB CTFL exam, this course provides full preparation for that internationally recognised qualification.
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Is this course different from the ISTQB Foundation course?
Yes. This course is broader it covers structured testing practice, Jira workflow, and QA skills beyond the ISTQB syllabus. Both build towards the same certification, but this course prepares you more comprehensively for the actual job.
Learning Approaches
We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:
One-on-One Training
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Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.
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Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.
Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)
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Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.
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Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.
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