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Manual Testing Professional

The QA foundation every employer looks for. Properly built.

Test planning, test design techniques, defect management, and structured testing practice - built for your first QA role.

Manual Testing Professional course — structured QA and ISTQB Foundation preparation
- 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 practice—through 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 mindset—and the credentials to prove it.

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Duration

40 Hours

Per Session

1 Hour

Format

Live & Online

Practical

Hands-on Included

Learning Objective : 

By the end of this course, you will be able to

By the end, you can.
  1. Write professionally structured test cases for any feature or user story
  2. Create a test plan that covers scope, approach, and exit criteria
  3. Log, prioritise, and track defects in Jira
  4. Apply equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision tables
  5. Conduct a structured test execution cycle with evidence
  6. Pass the ISTQB Foundation exam — if you want to
Who This Is For

Target Audience

For career starters building their QA foundation.
  • Career changers targeting their first junior QA role
  • Graduates who want a structured pathway into software testing
  • Anyone preparing for ISTQB Foundation certification
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

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

Career Relevance

Every automation engineer was a manual tester first. The QA engineers who understand testing deeply — not just the tools — are the ones who build frameworks that actually work.

  • Junior QA Engineer — The role this course directly prepares for
  • QA Analyst — Structured test coverage that holds up under scrutiny
  • ISTQB Certified Tester — The industry credential that opens every door
  • QA Automation Engineer — Manual testing mastery is the foundation
  • QA Lead — The career destination that structured testers reach

Test planning, test case design, equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, defect management, Jira

The best automation engineers are the ones who understand what they are automating. This course builds that understanding.

Frequently asked questions

1

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.

2

What prior experience do I need?

None. This is the starting point. No prior testing or technical experience is required.

3

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.

4

How are the sessions structured?

Seven modules, 1.5 hours per session, 14 sessions over seven weeks.

5

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.

Course Types

We offer three structured learning paths based on your goals

Crash Course

Fast-Track

Quick, intensive courses designed to teach specific skills efficiently. Ideal for those looking to upskill fast or prepare for certifications.

DeepDive Program

Full Mastery

Comprehensive, step-by-step learning designed for full mastery. Ideal for beginners and professionals looking for long-term expertise.

MentorConnect

One-on-One

Personalised mentorship programs with real-world guidance. Best for learners who want one-on-one coaching from industry experts.

Learning Approaches

We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:

One-on-One Training
  • Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.

  • Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.

Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)
  • Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.

  • Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.

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