Software testing and quality assurance
Course Goal
To gain comprehensive knowledge in software testing and quality assurance. We will teach you manual testing skills for web, mobile, and desktop applications to ensure product quality and improve the user experience.
This Course is Designed For
- Specialists in manual software testing who want to structure and expand their knowledge with modern approaches and practices.
- Managers and leaders of QA teams who strive to establish effective workflows.
Learning Format
- Course duration: 14 sessions × 7 weeks
- Homework after each lecture and personalized feedback from the trainer
- Access to video recordings and materials in Google Classroom
What does a graduate of the online course receive
Program
1
- Stages of software development.
- Artifacts useful to quality professionals at each stage of software development.
- Roles on projects and how testers interact with them.
2
- Models: waterfall, prototyping, spiral model, V-model, Agile approach.
- Methodologies and frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe.
3
- What is quality management.
- Internal and external quality of the product.
- Organization of quality assurance.
4
- Principles of software testing.
- The process of software testing.
- Types and types of requirements.
5
- Functional testing (smoke, sanity, regression).
- Non-functional testing (performace, load, security, user interface).
6
- Test plan.
- Test matrix.
- Checklist.
- Test case.
- Methods of test processing.
7
- Conditions for the existence of bugs.
- Sources of bugs.
- How to identify bugs.
- The life cycle of bugs.
- Bug reports.
- Structuring bugs and working in bug trackers.
8
- Building an effective testing strategy
- Defining testing scope, goals, and risks
- Creating and filling out a test plan
- Examples of real test plans in projects
9
- What is usability
- Principles of usability
- Tools for usability testing
10
- Stages
- Layout testing
- 404 and other errors
11
- Features of testing on different platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
- Checking compatibility, performance, and stability
- Tools for testing mobile applications
- Emulators and real devices
12
- What is an API and how is it tested
- Types of API tests (functional, integration, security)
- Tools for testing APIs (Postman, Swagger, JMeter)
- Checking requests, responses, and error handling
13
- Working with data
- Identifying vulnerabilities
- Generating test cases
- Tools and applications
14
- Building a career path in QA
- How to prepare for an interview
- Typical questions and examples of interview tasks
- Tips for professional development and training
FAQ
1
The program is designed for manual testing professionals who want to structure knowledge, as well as for QA team leaders who want to set up efficient processes. You will gain comprehensive skills in manual testing of web, mobile and desktop applications to ensure product quality.
2
You will learn SDLC and STLC life cycles, Agile/Scrum methodologies and testing strategies. Particular attention is paid to API testing (Postman, Swagger), working with bug trackers, writing test plans, as well as using artificial intelligence to generate test cases and identify vulnerabilities.
3
The intensive lasts 7 weeks and includes 14 classes with practical homework and feedback from the trainer. You will have access to the videos in Google Classroom, which will be stored in your classroom for 3 months after completion, along with a complete database of materials and checklists.
4
The cost of live online training is UAH 12,000, and the recorded format costs UAH 6,000. After successful completion, graduates can complete an internship, as well as receive a certificate and assistance in preparing a resume and passing interviews for a confident entry into the labor market.
Reviews
What drove me to change careers was my desire to set a good example for my children. After years of working as a warehouse manager, I decided to return to IT, choosing QA. The training was a challenge: for my very first assignment, I came up with a complex home server project, but that only helped me reinforce the theory. What inspired me the most was the hands-on experience with real SkillsUp projects—we hunted for bugs and worked with Jira, Postman, and Notion. For me, IT is like a narrow, rickety ladder that’s harder to climb than the comfortable stairs of my previous job. But it leads much higher! A huge thank you to our instructor Marina for her passion and the sparkle in her eyes. This crash course gave me what matters most: self-confidence and the realization that I should never give up.
I’m 17, still in 11th grade, and preparing for the NMT, but I decided not to just waste my savings—I wanted to invest them in my education. On my tutor’s advice, I enrolled in the QA program at SkillsUp. To be honest, it was tough at first. Without a technical foundation, the theory and working with requirements were tough—I had to Google a lot of terms or figure them out using neural networks. But once the hands-on part started—I was hooked! I especially loved testing a real project for a charity and writing test cases. I really got into working with Postman (I’d even like to get more practice with it). The course exceeded my expectations! Right now, I’m about 50/50 ready for a job, since I still need to pass my exams and bring my English up to B1. But as soon as I pass the NMT, I’m diving right into IT!
Huge thanks to Anastasia Pedorenko! The knowledge, skills and useful tips gained during the Diving into Software Testing course are very valuable and useful. I hope that finding a job with such a background will not be a problem)
I tried to find suitable testing courses for quite a long time. Based on good reviews from friends and acquaintances, she confidently chose SkillsUp. After analyzing the prices for other courses, I concluded that the ratio of price and quality is simply gorgeous. Plus, the venue and time were very suitable (center, 6:30 p.m., since I work until 5:30 p.m., the time was perfect). Regarding the presentation of material, it is very important for me how a person presents information and how he behaves. Nastyusha Pedorenko is wonderful, excellent presentation of the material. A person does not load "clever" words so that it is difficult for you to understand what is being discussed, Nastya explained as clearly as possible and skillfully held the audience, and her examples simply stick in the memory :) I want to note one of the best databases on materials. We must say a special thank you to Maryna Melnyk. Also this year IT Weekend was devoted to Scrum time, so what can I say, you will be told much better about Scrum here. She was satisfied with the courses. I think these are not the last courses I took at SkillsUp.
Thank you, SkillsUp team, for the excellent organization of the educational process! Qualitative theory + real practice + interesting homework + fast and adequate feedback = SkillsUp. I recommend! She completed the Diving into Software testing and Diving into Scrum Methodology courses. After completing the courses, she got a position in a large IT company. PS: Marina, Dima, Nastya, Lina, Olya — you are great! Good luck to you!
I have been familiar with SkillsUp since 2014. I took the Diving into Software Testing and Test Automation courses at SkillsUp, I was satisfied with the knowledge I received, which I still use today. Trainers are always open and ready to help. Can I recommend these courses — I have already recommended them)) moreover, I am also taking my next course here)
Took the course "Immersion in software testing and quality assurance" in 2017. I was very satisfied. Trainers Oleksandr and Yulia are at their best. Information was provided easily and very clearly. After completing the courses, I was able to apply the acquired knowledge at work and improved the quality of the testing process. I highly recommend SkillsUp. At the moment, I am studying the course "Immersion in Java" with Artem Guzychenko. The material is provided just as easily and clearly. Thanks to the SkillsUp team!)
Thanks to the "Skillsup" company for the "Diving into software testing and quality assurance" course! It was interesting, fast and productive! All the coaches are great, but Marina Melnyk is a fantastic speaker! In an hour or a half, she told a lot of interesting information and explained the nuances using real examples. Everything is very dynamic, without water and without reading from a letter. It is very good that, in addition to the theory, there were stories about how it actually works and what are the subtleties. The teachers are well prepared, the presentations are made with high quality! Looking forward to your next course!
What drove me to change careers was my desire to set a good example for my children. After years of working as a warehouse manager, I decided to return to IT, choosing QA. The training was a challenge: for my very first assignment, I came up with a complex home server project, but that only helped me reinforce the theory. What inspired me the most was the hands-on experience with real SkillsUp projects—we hunted for bugs and worked with Jira, Postman, and Notion. For me, IT is like a narrow, rickety ladder that’s harder to climb than the comfortable stairs of my previous job. But it leads much higher! A huge thank you to our instructor Marina for her passion and the sparkle in her eyes. This crash course gave me what matters most: self-confidence and the realization that I should never give up.
I’m 17, still in 11th grade, and preparing for the NMT, but I decided not to just waste my savings—I wanted to invest them in my education. On my tutor’s advice, I enrolled in the QA program at SkillsUp. To be honest, it was tough at first. Without a technical foundation, the theory and working with requirements were tough—I had to Google a lot of terms or figure them out using neural networks. But once the hands-on part started—I was hooked! I especially loved testing a real project for a charity and writing test cases. I really got into working with Postman (I’d even like to get more practice with it). The course exceeded my expectations! Right now, I’m about 50/50 ready for a job, since I still need to pass my exams and bring my English up to B1. But as soon as I pass the NMT, I’m diving right into IT!
Huge thanks to Anastasia Pedorenko! The knowledge, skills and useful tips gained during the Diving into Software Testing course are very valuable and useful. I hope that finding a job with such a background will not be a problem)
I tried to find suitable testing courses for quite a long time. Based on good reviews from friends and acquaintances, she confidently chose SkillsUp. After analyzing the prices for other courses, I concluded that the ratio of price and quality is simply gorgeous. Plus, the venue and time were very suitable (center, 6:30 p.m., since I work until 5:30 p.m., the time was perfect). Regarding the presentation of material, it is very important for me how a person presents information and how he behaves. Nastyusha Pedorenko is wonderful, excellent presentation of the material. A person does not load "clever" words so that it is difficult for you to understand what is being discussed, Nastya explained as clearly as possible and skillfully held the audience, and her examples simply stick in the memory :) I want to note one of the best databases on materials. We must say a special thank you to Maryna Melnyk. Also this year IT Weekend was devoted to Scrum time, so what can I say, you will be told much better about Scrum here. She was satisfied with the courses. I think these are not the last courses I took at SkillsUp.
Thank you, SkillsUp team, for the excellent organization of the educational process! Qualitative theory + real practice + interesting homework + fast and adequate feedback = SkillsUp. I recommend! She completed the Diving into Software testing and Diving into Scrum Methodology courses. After completing the courses, she got a position in a large IT company. PS: Marina, Dima, Nastya, Lina, Olya — you are great! Good luck to you!
I have been familiar with SkillsUp since 2014. I took the Diving into Software Testing and Test Automation courses at SkillsUp, I was satisfied with the knowledge I received, which I still use today. Trainers are always open and ready to help. Can I recommend these courses — I have already recommended them)) moreover, I am also taking my next course here)
Took the course "Immersion in software testing and quality assurance" in 2017. I was very satisfied. Trainers Oleksandr and Yulia are at their best. Information was provided easily and very clearly. After completing the courses, I was able to apply the acquired knowledge at work and improved the quality of the testing process. I highly recommend SkillsUp. At the moment, I am studying the course "Immersion in Java" with Artem Guzychenko. The material is provided just as easily and clearly. Thanks to the SkillsUp team!)
Thanks to the "Skillsup" company for the "Diving into software testing and quality assurance" course! It was interesting, fast and productive! All the coaches are great, but Marina Melnyk is a fantastic speaker! In an hour or a half, she told a lot of interesting information and explained the nuances using real examples. Everything is very dynamic, without water and without reading from a letter. It is very good that, in addition to the theory, there were stories about how it actually works and what are the subtleties. The teachers are well prepared, the presentations are made with high quality! Looking forward to your next course!