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Software Quality Assurance and Testing Specialization

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Software Quality Assurance and Testing Specialization

Software Quality Assurance and Testing. A complete pathway to build strong QA and testing skills for modern software development.

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Design and execute manual and automated test cases using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

  • Apply QA practices in Agile and DevOps workflows, using metrics, automation, and real-world project experience.

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September 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Apply software quality assurance concepts to ensure software meets business goals, user needs, and industry standards in real-world scenarios.

  • Execute every phase of the software testing life cycle, from planning and execution to closure, across Agile and Waterfall environments.

  • Identify, classify, and apply multiple types and levels of testing to detect defects and validate functionality, performance, and security.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Functional Testing
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Acceptance Testing
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Waterfall Methodology
Category: Unit Testing
Category: System Testing
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Test Case
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Software Testing
Category: Software Design
Category: Integration Testing

What you'll learn

  • Write and run automation scripts that validate functionality, regression, and reporting to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual work.

  • Execute performance, API, and security tests using practical methods to identify bottlenecks, validate integrations, and strengthen reliability.

  • Apply artificial intelligence–based tools to generate test cases, expand coverage, and support intelligent testing strategies for modern applications

  • Implement cloud-based testing workflows and integrate automated checks into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality in software delivery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Testing
Category: Test Automation
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: CI/CD
Category: Test Case
Category: Scripting
Category: Test Tools
Category: Functional Testing
Category: Performance Testing
Category: Automation
Category: Testability
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Software Testing
Category: Regression Testing
Category: Test Execution Engine

What you'll learn

  • Design advanced test strategies using risk-based testing and apply quality metrics to ensure software reliability and business alignment.

  • Apply quality assurance practices in Agile and DevOps workflows, integrating tests into delivery pipelines for continuous quality.

  • Build collaboration and feedback loops that strengthen communication between teams and improve testing efficiency.

  • Execute a complete capstone project, from planning and testing to reflection, simulating real-world quality assurance work.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Test Automation
Category: Continuous Integration
Category: Acceptance Testing
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Issue Tracking
Category: Regression Testing
Category: DevOps
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Continuous Delivery
Category: Test Case
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Category: Debugging
Category: Test Planning
Category: Software Testing
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Test Execution Engine
Category: Automation

What you'll learn

  • Apply black-box, white-box, and static testing methods to uncover defects and validate both functionality and code behavior in real projects.

  • Create test plans, manage test cases, and prepare structured documentation that supports effective execution and reporting.

  • Set up and manage testing environments to ensure controlled, repeatable, and reliable software test results.

  • Track bugs throughout their lifecycle and write defect reports that developers can easily reproduce and resolve.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Code Review
Category: Development Testing
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Regression Testing
Category: Functional Testing
Category: Test Data
Category: Test Case
Category: System Testing
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Issue Tracking
Category: Software Testing
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Test Planning
Category: Acceptance Testing

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