QA Manual Testing Foundations: Web, Mobile, and API Testing

Launching a career in IT does not require a computer science degree or coding experience. Software testing is one of the most accessible entry points into technology, provided you understand the core methodologies and essential tools used by modern QA teams. This text-focused course guides you from absolute beginner to a confident QA professional. You will read clear explanations of testing theory, study real-world scenarios, and learn how to document bugs, test web and mobile applications, and query databases. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational testing theory, including test design techniques, software development lifecycles, and QA terminology. - Create professional test documentation, including checklists, test cases, and detailed bug reports in Jira. - Perform web testing and analyze network traffic using Charles Proxy to identify front-end and back-end issues. - Test mobile applications using Android Studio and emulator environments to ensure cross-device compatibility. - Execute API testing with Postman to verify data exchanges and backend functionality. - Write basic SQL queries to validate database entries and ensure data integrity. - Apply modern QA best practices, including basic web accessibility testing and version control with Git. The course starts with essential testing concepts and terminology before guiding you through practical scenarios in web, mobile, and API testing. You will progress through structured written lessons and conceptual exercises that simulate real-world QA assignments. This course is designed for absolute beginners looking to transition into IT, with no prior technical background or programming experience required. Start your journey into software quality assurance today.