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    Software testing courses can help you learn how to evaluate code, identify bugs, and ensure software quality through manual and automated testing methods.

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    Find the Best Software Testing Course for Your Goals

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Testing and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Cucumber (Software), Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Regression Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Code Coverage, Testability, Test Engineering, Mobile Development Tools, JUnit, Test Tools, Integration Testing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Planning, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Acceptance Testing, Quality Assurance, System Testing, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Software Development, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Test Tools, Agile Methodology, User Story, CI/CD, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Software Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, System Testing, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Testability, Test Case, Test Engineering, Code Coverage, Integration Testing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      794 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Configuration Management, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Case, Integration Testing, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Code Review, Test Data, Software Technical Review, Risk Management, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Usability Testing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Test Management in Software Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, System Testing, Test Data, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Risk Management Framework

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Generative AI, Test Case, Secure Coding, Technical Documentation, Full-Stack Web Development, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Software Testing for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Software Testing, Test Tools, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Cucumber (Software), Performance Testing, Selenium (Software), Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Postman API Platform, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Testing, Cloud Development, Web Applications, Data Ethics, Back-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Git (Version Control System), Requirements Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Test Data, Code Coverage, Restful API, Microservices, Mockups

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Functional Testing, Software Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Test Tools, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Test Planning, Browser Compatibility, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, Application Security

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Selenium

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Automation, Browser Compatibility, Test Data

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
    • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
    • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
    • ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep: Board Infinity
    • Test Management in Software Testing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
    • Software Testing for Developers: Codio
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM

    Why Learn Software Testing?

    Software testing is the process of evaluating code and systems to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. It plays a key role in software development by identifying bugs, verifying functionality, and improving user experience. Learning software testing can help you build essential skills for quality assurance and contribute to delivering better digital products.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Testing

    Top courses include Introduction to Software Testing from the University of Minnesota and testing-focused modules in programs like the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization. These courses cover manual and automated testing, test-driven development, and testing frameworks.‎

    Yes. You can start learning software testing on Coursera for free in two ways:

    • Preview the first module of many software testing courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
    • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

    If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in software testing, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to design test cases, identify bugs, automate tests, and understand different testing types—such as unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Some courses also include hands-on practice with tools like Selenium or JUnit.‎

    Not necessarily. Some courses introduce testing concepts without requiring coding knowledge, making them accessible to beginners. However, if you plan to learn automated testing or test scripts, some basic programming experience—often in Python or Java—can be helpful.‎

    Yes. Software testing is a critical part of the development process, and QA roles are in demand across tech companies. A Coursera course or certificate can help you build relevant skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for entry-level testing or quality assurance roles.‎

    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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