Introduction to Compatibility, Accessibility and API Testing

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Course Overview

The Introduction to Compatibility, Accessibility and API Testing course focuses on three important areas of software quality: compatibility testing, accessibility testing and API testing. Over two days, you’ll build an understanding of the concepts, activities and approaches associated with these testing disciplines. You'll explore how these testing disciplines are used within software delivery environments, helping you make more informed decisions when planning, executing and supporting software quality activities.

Fundamental knowledge for software testers

This two-day course is designed for professionals looking to broaden their understanding of compatibility, accessibility and API testing. It introduces key concepts, testing activities and practical approaches used when assessing these software quality characteristics. It is suitable for software testers and other professionals involved in assuring software quality who want to broaden their understanding of these specialist testing disciplines.

Learning objectives

Understand software quality characteristics
Define compatibility testing
Define accessibility testing
Understand APIs and API testing
Explore static testing activities
Explore dynamic testing activities
Understand interoperability concepts
Understand accessibility guidelines
Apply testing knowledge in projects

What you’ll learn

You'll examine the techniques used to evaluate compatibility, accessibility and APIs within modern software systems. Through examples and discussion, you'll build an understanding of how these testing disciplines support quality throughout the software lifecycle and how they can be applied in day-to-day testing activities.

Software quality characteristics

Learn about software quality characteristics and the relationship between functional and non-functional testing. This provides the foundation for understanding how compatibility, accessibility and API testing contribute to software quality and support effective testing activities throughout the software lifecycle.

Compatibility testing

Explore the definition of compatibility according to ISO 25010, including interoperability and co-existence. You’ll examine both static and dynamic compatibility testing activities and gain an understanding of the approaches used when assessing compatibility-related requirements.

Accessibility testing

Develop an understanding of accessibility concepts, including the relationship between usability and accessibility. The course introduces accessibility guidance, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), alongside typical static and dynamic accessibility testing activities that support inclusive software experiences.

API testing

Gain an introduction to application programming interfaces and their role within modern software systems. You’ll explore API testing in both functional and non-functional contexts and review typical static and dynamic API testing activities used to assess software behaviour.

Applying testing knowledge

Explore considerations when contributing to projects that include compatibility, accessibility or API testing. You'll discuss common responsibilities, understand how testing activities fit within wider delivery teams and identify practical next steps for applying your learning.

What's included

Introduction to Compatibility, Accessibility and API Testing training
Official course materials

Key facts

Certification

This is a skills and knowledge-based course without formal accreditation.

Who it’s for

This course is suitable for software testers and professionals involved in software quality activities who want to expand their knowledge of compatibility, accessibility and API testing.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A general understanding of software testing principles would be beneficial.

Exam information

There is no formal exam for this course.

Optional extras

There are no optional extras available for this training course.

Pre-course

No pre-course work is required before attending this course.

Course syllabus

Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.

Introduction to the course
- Software quality characteristics
- Functional testing overview
- Non-functional testing overview

Compatibility testing
- ISO 25010 compatibility definition
- Interoperability
- Co-existence
- Static compatibility testing
- Dynamic compatibility testing

Accessibility testing
- Usability and accessibility
- ISO 25010 accessibility definition
- WCAG 2.0 guidelines
- Static accessibility testing
- Dynamic accessibility testing

API testing
- What is an API?
- API architectural designs
- Functional API testing
- Non-functional API testing
- Static API testing
- Dynamic API testing

Joining a project
- Compatibility testing assignments
- Accessibility testing assignments
- API testing assignments

FAQs

The FAQs below answer common questions about the course content, expected outcomes and the knowledge you'll gain from exploring compatibility, accessibility and API testing.

What does the Introduction to Compatibility, Accessibility and API Testing course cover?

The course covers compatibility testing, accessibility testing and API testing. It introduces key concepts, definitions, testing activities and practical approaches used when assessing these software quality characteristics within software delivery environments.

What will I learn about compatibility testing?

You’ll learn about the ISO 25010 definition of compatibility, including interoperability and co-existence, together with typical static and dynamic compatibility testing activities.

Does the course explore accessibility testing?

The course covers accessibility concepts, the relationship between usability and accessibility, accessibility guidelines including WCAG 2.0, and typical static and dynamic accessibility testing activities.

Is API testing covered during this course?

Yes. You’ll learn what an API is, how APIs relate to software architectures, and how API testing can be applied within both functional and non-functional testing activities.

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