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    Explore the Software Testing Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Software Processes and Agile Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Waterfall Methodology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Analysis, Functional Requirement

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      835 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução ao Teste de Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, Integration Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Test Planning, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • I

      IBM

      Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Code Review, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, Development Testing, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      DevOps on AWS: Code, Build, and Test

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Test Automation, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Version Control, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      E

      EIT Digital

      System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Software Design, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      676 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software testing courses

    • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
    • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
    • Introdução ao Teste de Software: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Usability Testing with Hotjar: Coursera Project Network
    • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • DevOps on AWS: Code, Build, and Test: Amazon Web Services
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Testing

    Software Testing courses on Coursera equip learners with the skills necessary to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance, including:

    • Fundamental concepts of software testing, including test planning and test case design.
    • Techniques for various types of testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.
    • Use of automated testing tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG to streamline testing processes.
    • Best practices for defect tracking and management to improve software quality.
    • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments in relation to testing.
    • Knowledge of performance testing to assess software behavior under various conditions.
    • Security testing principles to identify vulnerabilities in software applications. ‎

    Coursera’s Software Testing courses are structured to accommodate learners at various levels of technical expertise:

    • Beginners: No prior experience is required for introductory courses, which cover the basics of software testing concepts and practices.
    • Intermediate Learners: Those with some programming or testing background can deepen their understanding of more sophisticated testing techniques and tools.
    • Advanced Professionals: Experienced software testers and developers can enhance their skills in specialized areas such as automation, performance, and security testing.‎

    Participating in Software Testing courses on Coursera can lead to a variety of credentials that can showcase your development and expertise:

    • Course Certificates: You can earn a certificate for each software testing course you complete, which can demonstrate your proficiency in specific testing methods.
    • Professional Certificates: These certificates are intended to help prepare you for advanced roles in software quality assurance by providing comprehensive skill development across multiple software testing disciplines.
    • Specializations: Engage with a particular aspect of software testing through a series of courses that culminate in a capstone project, providing practical experience and deeper knowledge.‎

    Skills gained from Software Testing courses can lead to a variety of career opportunities within the IT industry, including:

    • Quality Assurance Analyst: Ensuring software meets established standards and end-user requirements before release.
    • Automation Test Engineer: Designing and writing test automation scripts using testing software that checks for defects automatically.
    • Software Test Manager: Overseeing a team of testers to ensure software functionality and security across multiple projects.
    • Performance Test Engineer: Specializing in testing the performance of software applications under various stress conditions to ensure scalability and reliability.
    • Security Test Specialist: Focusing on testing software for vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security standards.‎

    Looking to enhance your team's Software Testing skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our Software Testing training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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