Description
Certification Name: Certificate in Software Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Engineer
Course Id: CSQATE/Q0001.
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.
Objective: The Certified Software Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing Engineer course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to ensure software quality through systematic testing and process improvement. The course covers software development life cycle (SDLC), testing methodologies (manual and automated), test planning, test case design, defect tracking, and reporting. Participants will learn to perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing using industry-standard tools, while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Duration: Three Month.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Software Quality Assurance: Introduction to Software Quality and QA Concepts, Importance of Quality in Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Models, QA Roles and Responsibilities, Key QA Terminologies and Metrics, Overview of Quality Standards and Best Practices
Module 2: Software Testing Principles and Types: Introduction to Software Testing and Its Objectives, Types of Testing (Manual, Automated, Functional, Non-Functional), White Box, Black Box, and Grey Box Testing, Test Levels (Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance), Test Case Design Techniques, Test Planning and Test Strategy
Module 3: Test Management and Documentation: Test Plan Preparation and Documentation, Test Case Writing and Review, Test Execution and Defect Reporting, Traceability Matrix and Requirement Mapping, Test Reporting and Metrics Analysis, Test Management Tools Overview (JIRA, TestRail, Quality Center)
Module 4: Manual Testing Techniques: Requirement Analysis and Understanding Use Cases, Exploratory Testing and Ad-Hoc Testing, Functional Testing of Web and Desktop Applications, Regression Testing and Retesting, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process, Common Defect Types and Logging Practices
Module 5: Automated Testing and Tools: Introduction to Test Automation Concepts, Overview of Automation Tools (Selenium, QTP/UFT, Appium), Writing and Executing Automation Scripts, Automation Frameworks (Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid), Continuous Integration and Automation, Best Practices in Test Automation
Module 6: Advanced QA Practices and Professional Development: Performance Testing, Load and Stress Testing Tools (JMeter, LoadRunner), Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment, Agile and DevOps QA Practices, QA Metrics and Process Improvement, Case Studies, Certification, Career Growth, and Industry Trends in Software QA
Job Opportunities in Software QA & Testing
Graduates ensure software quality through manual, automated, and performance testing, working across IT services, SaaS, product companies, fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise IT to deliver reliable, defect-free applications.
Top Roles: QA Tester / Software Tester, QA Analyst, Automation Tester / QA Automation Engineer, Performance / Load Testing Engineer, QA Lead / Test Lead, QA Manager / Test Manager, Software QA Consultant, QA Trainer, Freelance QA Engineer, Head of QA / Director of Quality Assurance
Key Skills: Manual testing, test case design, regression & integration testing, automated testing (Selenium, Cypress, QTP), performance/load testing, defect tracking, QA methodologies, Agile/Scrum, test management, quality metrics, team leadership, client handling
Salary Range (India):
- Entry Level: ₹2.5–5 LPA
- Mid Level: ₹5–12 LPA
- Senior Level: ₹8–30 LPA
- Leadership / QA Director: ₹30–60 LPA
- Freelance: ₹25,000–1.5+ lakh/month depending on experience
Industries: IT services & software development, SaaS & product startups, banking & fintech, e-commerce platforms, gaming & digital entertainment, consulting & QA service firms
Scope: Career growth includes QA specialist, automation engineer, performance testing expert, QA lead/manager, consulting, training roles, freelancing, and executive leadership in software quality and assurance.
