These courses help you understand how testing contributes to quality across the development lifecycle. You will explore areas such as risk-based testing, non-functional testing and structured test design, building the knowledge needed to contribute to testing activity and support reliable delivery. You will also develop a clearer view of how testing reduces risk before release.
Software Testing Essentials training
Our Software Testing Essentials courses introduce the core practices required for assessing software quality and managing risk. By developing your knowledge of different testing approaches, these courses support your progression into testing roles and build the confidence to execute testing activity in a structured way.
Why choose Software Testing Essentials?
Gain a practical introduction to the techniques and approaches used in professional testing roles. These courses help you understand how different testing activities identify defects, reduce risk and improve confidence in release decisions. By developing knowledge of core practices, you can create a stronger base for further learning and professional development.
What’s in it for me?
- Develop knowledge of core testing concepts and terminology
- Understand common testing approaches and techniques
- Get an introduction to risk-based testing principles
- Gain insight into non-functional testing considerations
- Learn structured test design techniques
- Build an awareness of testing in agile development environments
Software Testing Essentials courses
Software Testing Essentials
Introduction to Test Automation
Software Testing Essentials
Introduction to Test Engineering
Software Testing Essentials
Test Techniques - Advanced Level
Software Testing Essentials
Introduction to Risk Based Testing
Software Testing Essentials
Introduction to User Acceptance Testing
Software Testing Essentials
Software Testing Essentials Non Functional Testing
Software Testing Essentials
Test Techniques - Foundation Level
FAQs
This selection of courses introduces the key concepts and practices used to support effective software testing. You’ll build foundational knowledge in testing approaches while developing an understanding of how testing contributes to software quality and risk reduction.
Do these courses help with certification?
Our Software Testing Essentials courses help build the foundational knowledge required for further learning in software testing, including professional development routes. By developing an understanding of testing concepts, methods and practical techniques, learners can build knowledge that may support progression towards more advanced certifications or specialist testing skills.
How will a career in software testing benefit me?
A career in software testing can help you develop skills that are valued across delivery teams. You will learn how to assess quality, identify risk, solve problems and support the release of software that performs as expected. These skills can help you work more confidently with developers, business teams and stakeholders, while giving you a practical foundation for further learning and specialist testing roles.
Do I need programming knowledge to start software testing?
Many entry-level testing roles focus on understanding requirements, designing tests and identifying defects rather than programming. While coding skills can be useful for automation testing later in a career, they are not always required when first learning the principles and practices of software testing.
How do these courses support better software quality?
These courses can support your ability to deliver better software quality by covering key areas of testing practice, from test engineering, test design and risk-based testing through to non-functional testing and user acceptance testing. Together, these skills help testing contribute to stronger delivery outcomes and greater confidence in the systems being released.
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Learn alongside other professionals in a dedicated environment, with immediate access to trainer insight, group discussion, and practical exploration of key concepts.
Blended
Combine independent online study with structured trainer-led sessions, giving you time to understand the fundamentals before focusing on applying them in practice.
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Delivered at your location, this option is designed around your team’s specific context, helping embed skills that are directly relevant to your tools, processes and objectives.
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