Module 1: Brush Up on QA Terminologies
Test levels: Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance
Test types: Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Black Box, White Bix
Test case, test plan, test strategy, defect life cycle
Module 2: Fundamentals of Testing You Should Know
Principles of Software Testing
Static vs Dynamic testing
Test design techniques: Black box, White box, Experience-based
Module 3: Agile & Scrum
Agile Manifesto & principles
Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team
Sprint ceremonies & QA involvement
User stories, acceptance criteria, INVEST, DOR, DOD
Module 4: Automation Skills for QA (2 Hours)
Understanding test automation frameworks
Writing simple scripts (conceptual overview)
Identifying automation efficiency
Module 5: Selenium Key Features
Selenium architecture and components
Locators & WebDriver basics
Common challenges and best practices
Wait Statements, Exception Handling, Frameworks
Maven Dependencies, TestNG, Reporting
Module 6: API Testing & Tools
What is API and why it’s crucial
Request Methods & Responses
Tools: Postman, Rest Assured
Common API testing questions in interviews
Module 7: JIRA at Its Best
Creating, tracking, and managing work items
Linking stories, Work items details, Backlogs
Module 8: Git / GitHub
Git basics (commit, push, pull, branch)
Using GitHub for collaboration
Managing automation scripts in repositories
Module 9: Why CI/CD – DevOps
Jenkins integration for testing
QA’s contribution in DevOps lifecycle
Continuous testing concept
Module 10: Resume & Social Profile Preparation
Building a strong QA-focused resume
Highlighting automation and project achievements
Optimizing LinkedIn & GitHub profiles
Module 11: Communication Skills
Articulating testing concepts in simple language
Handling scenario-based questions
STAR method for behavioral answers
Module 12: Technical Confidence
Common QA interview traps and how to handle them
Practical tips to demonstrate confidence
Technical Workarounds Answers
Module 13: Mock Interviews & Feedback
Live mock interviews by industry experts
Individual feedback & improvement plan