Software Testing

Manual Software Testing

Manual testing is where every QA career begins, and it's a genuine entry point into tech without heavy coding. This course teaches the testing lifecycle, writing and running test cases, logging defects, and thinking critically about software quality. It's practical and job-focused from the first session.

Duration1.5 Months
FormatLive 1-on-1
LevelProfessional
CertificateOsian NSDC
Overview

What this course is about

Over roughly 6 weeks, this Manual Software Testing course gets you doing real work early. Every release needs testing before it ships, which keeps QA engineers essential on every serious software team.

You will log and track defects and understand the full QA process, guided by an instructor who has done this work professionally.

Because it’s taught live and personally, questions get answered the moment they come up.

By the end

What you’ll be able to do

  • Write and run test cases
  • Log and track defects
  • Automate repetitive tests
  • Understand the full QA process
Syllabus

How the course flows

  1. 1

    Testing Foundations

    Week 1

    The QA mindset, test types and the bug lifecycle.

  2. 2

    Manual Testing

    Week 2

    Writing test cases and finding real defects.

  3. 3

    Automation Basics

    Week 3

    Automating tests with industry tools.

  4. 4

    Frameworks & Reporting

    Week 4

    Structuring tests and reporting results.

  5. 5

    Project & Practice

    Weeks 5–6

    Testing a real application end to end.

Toolkit

Tools you’ll use

SeleniumJIRATestNGPostmanJava / Python
Fit

Who it’s for

  • Beginners who want a structured, guided way into software testing
  • Students looking to add a job-ready skill alongside their degree
  • Working professionals switching into or upskilling within software testing
  • Anyone who prefers learning live and one-on-one over watching videos alone
Where it leads

Roles this opens up

QA Engineer

₹3–12 LPA

Ensure software quality before release.

Automation Tester

₹5–16 LPA

Build automated test suites.

Test Lead

₹8–18 LPA

Own quality across a product.

Questions

Before you enroll

Yes — resume help, mock interviews and referrals through our hiring-partner network are included with the course.

Every session is live and one-on-one with your instructor. Nothing here is a pre-recorded playlist you watch alone.

Yes. Because it’s one-on-one, sessions are booked around your availability, including evenings and weekends.

You’ll finish with practical work — write and run test cases — plus an Osian Academy certificate you can share with employers.