Foundations of Software Testing and Validation (Coursera)

Through step-by-step guidance and real-world examples, you'll delve into different types of software testing, acquiring the skills to apply industry standards and best practices. You'll learn to design robust test cases and adhere to industry standards, making you a valuable asset in the software development field.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to ensure software quality through rigorous testing and validation processes. Join this course and kickstart your software development career today.

This course is one of many, offered by Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start offers a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK.

What you'll learn

- Describe various types of software testing and identify their advantages and disadvantages.

- Explain the significance of software testing in the software development process, recognising when and why testing should be employed.

- Apply knowledge of testing techniques to design effective test cases, evaluate their effectiveness, and generate comprehensive testing plans.

Syllabus

Week 1: Foundations of software testing and validation

Module 1

Welcome to Foundations of Software Testing and Validation! In the first week, you will be focusing on the basic concepts of software testing, its goals and how it fits into the software development life cycle. During the second week, we'll build on these concepts and explore software validation, quality assurance and dynamic testing techniques. Let's get started!

Week 2: Test design techniques and validation

Module 2

Week 2 of the continues the journey into the core of software testing – the various techniques and methods used to ensure software is robust and reliable. You will explore dynamic testing, where software is run under specific conditions and observe the results. You will look at how to create appropriate test cases and learn about two crucial techniques: boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning. Throughout this week, you'll gain practical skills and knowledge that will be essential for your journey into the world of software testing.