Tag: software applications

Define the stakeholders of a software tester

Define the roles in software testing

Understand the importance of a test strategy

Identify the secret weapon of a software tester

Requirements

• An inquisitive mindset, wanting to learn more about software testing.
• An interest in becoming a great software testing professional.
• An interest in assessing the quality of software applications and mobile apps.
• No previous testing or programming skills needed.

Description

• Are you considering a career in software testing, or started a career in software testing recently?
• Do you consider yourself creative, inquisitive, and tenacious?
• Do you have an eye for detail? Do you spot spelling mistakes, or errors in software easily?
• Are you a good communicator?

If you have answered ‘YES’ to all of the above, then this course is for you!

This course is intended for someone considering a career in software testing, or that has recently started a career in software testing. The course offers experienced-based guidance on topics that are mostly overlooked like: the software tester’s mission, the role, and what is required to become a great software testing professional.

This course is NOT intended for certification preparation, but rather focuses on providing guidance to lay a solid foundation for a novice software testing professional.

The demand for software testers has increased considerably in the last 10 years. Quality software provides companies with a competitive edge. Unfortunately, there is very little or no guidance on offer for people considering a career in software testing. Everyone knows what a software developer does, he/she writes code. But what does a software tester do? And why do we even need software testers?

This course is short by design. The objective is to highlight some of the areas that is mostly overlooked when someone considers a career in software testing, and the skills required to become a great software testing professional.

Software testing is not for everyone, it can be fun, exciting and at the same time very stressful. After completing this course, you should have a good idea of what is required to be a great software testing professional.

Who this course is for:

• Those considering software testing as a career.
• Those who have recently started a career in software testing that need some guidance.

Course content

5 sections • 10 lectures • 40m total lengthExpand all sections

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

• Introduction02:56

Roles3 lectures • 22min

• Roles05:40
• Stakeholders09:12
• Career Opportunities06:54

Your Mission2 lectures • 5min

• Question Everything02:06
• Making Mistakes03:09

The Untold Truth3 lectures • 8min

• Quality Assurance versus Software Testing02:54
• The Missing Test Strategy02:24
• The Thinking Game02:37

Top Secret1 lecture • 2min

• Most Powerful Test Technique02:19

Master the skills for testing mobile apps and become a professional mobile app tester with this free online course.

Mobile application testing is a process in which software applications developed for mobile devices are tested for their functionality. With this fast-growing technology, there is a high demand for testers. This free online course covers everything you need to know about mobile application testing and how to effectively test a beta build before releasing an app. You will also work on some real-life projects to enhance your learning.

In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To

• Differentiate between real devices, emulators, and simulators
• Explain how to write a resume as a mobile application tester
• Identify the best strategy to test all mobile applications
• Discuss the challenges faced by mobile application testers
• Describe how to write bug’s reports for mobile applications
• Identify the best beta test tool to use as a mobile app tester
• List the different types of mobile applications

Course Modules

MODULE 01 

Guide to Mobile Application Testing

In this module, you will be introduced to mobile application testing. You will learn why mobile application testing is important. You will also study some common terminologies used in mobile application testing, as well as the differences between real devices, emulators, and simulators. Also, you will be taught some mobile-specific testing.

Guide to Mobile Application Testing – Learning Outcomes

Introduction

Test Cases Attributes: Software Testing Basic

Bug’s Attributes: Software Testing Basic

Mobile Specific Testing

Beta Tools, Resume Preparating and Chanages in Mobile App Testing

Guide to Mobile Application Testing – Lesson Summary

MODULE 02

Course assessment

Introduction to Mobile Application Testing – Course Assessment

Course Description

Mobile application testing entails testing software applications developed for mobile devices for their functionality, durability, and consistency. This free online course begins with a brief introduction to the practice of mobile application testing. You will learn about the importance of mobile app development and testing the application after development. We will show you mobile app consumer spending statistics and a projection of mobile applications’ revenue through paid downloads and in-app advertisements globally. Furthermore, we’ll guide you through the types of mobile app testing and how the testing is done. We will also cover five key points to note while testing mobile applications. Moreover, you will explore some of the terminologies used in mobile application development. These keywords or terminologies are only used in mobile application development and testing. Knowing and understanding them will help you in any interview to become a mobile application tester.

Next, you will study real mobile devices, emulators, and simulators. We will explain the characteristics, similarities, and differences between these devices regarding Android and iOS. Then, we will explore the different types of mobile applications available. We’ll highlight native, hybrid, and web applications, as well as some strategies to test all your mobile applications. These strategies are based on the course instructor’s own experience with mobile application testing. We will show you how to test apps on the oldest and latest versions of supported devices and how to follow App Store guidelines so that your apps are not rejected during the review process. Also, you will be trained to effectively write test cases and bug reports for your mobile apps. We will explain the attributes necessary for writing these reports and how to write them on real-life devices.

Furthermore, we’ll study types of interrupts testing, scenarios of interrupts testing, and few examples of interruptions in mobile devices. Then, you will study network testing, why it is important on slow networks like 2G, and other aspects of network testing. Also, the instructor will talk about installation testing and how to perform installation testing on different operating systems and devices. Additionally, the instructor will discuss push notifications and how to test mobile push notifications. We will also address the benefits of using push notifications. We will highlight the various app distribution tools needed to distribute test build apps to testers and other stakeholders. Some challenges testers face when testing an application will be analyzed. Towards the end of the course, We will also train you to prepare a resume for a job as a mobile app tester. This course is beneficial if you have little or no knowledge of mobile application testing and are starting from scratch. Enrol today.