Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Generate automated test cases and detect code vulnerabilities with GenAI
Use AI tools to fix security flaws across multiple programming languages
Create accurate, consistent project and API documentation using GenAI
Build end-to-end documentation for full-stack applications efficiently

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There are 2 modules in this course

This Generative AI in Software Testing, Security, and Documentation course equips you with the skills to automate critical stages of the software development lifecycle. Begin with AI-powered software testing—learn how to generate test cases automatically and detect code vulnerabilities across multiple programming languages. Understand how AI helps identify and fix security flaws in real time. Progress to documentation automation using Generative AI tools to create accurate, consistent project and API documentation. Explore how AI supports end-to-end documentation for full-stack applications with hands-on demos.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of software development practices, programming concepts, and technical documentation. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Generate test cases and identify vulnerabilities using GenAI - Apply AI to fix security issues across diverse codebases - Automate API and project documentation with AI tools - Create full-stack software documentation using GenAI workflows Ideal for QA engineers, developers, and technical writers.

Explore how Generative AI transforms software testing and security in this practical module. Learn AI-driven techniques for automated test case generation and vulnerability detection across multiple programming languages. Understand how AI identifies, analyzes, and helps fix security flaws in code. Gain hands-on experience through demos that showcase AI-generated test cases and real-time vulnerability fixes.

What's included

9 videos1 reading3 assignments

9 videosTotal 44 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minutePreview module
What is Test Case Generation?4 minutes
Generative AI Techniques of Test Case Generation6 minutes
Demo: Generating the Test Case with AI5 minutes
AI's Role in Identifying and Fixing Vulnerabilities6 minutes
AI in Vulnerability Identification3 minutes
Multi-Language Vulnerability Detection4 minutes
AI-Driven Measures for Securing Various Systems4 minutes
Demo: Fixing the Identified Security Vulnerabilities Within the Code7 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Generative AI in Software Testing and Security40 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Software Testing with Generative AI15 minutes
Quiz on Vulnerability Scan with Generative AI15 minutes

Learn how Generative AI streamlines software documentation in this focused module. Explore AI techniques used for creating project and API documentation, and discover tools that automate content generation. Understand how AI can produce clear, consistent documentation for full-stack applications. Get hands-on with demos to generate end-to-end technical documentation efficiently.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 33 minutes

What Is Project Documentation?6 minutesPreview module
AI Techniques in Document Generation3 minutes
AI-Powered Documentation Tools3 minutes
AI for API Documentation7 minutes
Documentation for a Full-Stack Applications3 minutes
Demo: Generating Multifaceted Documentation6 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Generative AI for Software Documentation40 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to AI-Generated Documentation15 minutes
Quiz on End-to-End Documentation with AI15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Generative AI for testers involves using AI models to automate test case creation, identify software bugs, and streamline quality assurance processes, reducing manual effort and improving testing efficiency.

Yes, several platforms offer certifications focused on Generative AI in software testing, equipping professionals with skills in AI-powered test generation, bug detection, and automation workflows.

Absolutely. AI can automate test case generation, detect defects, analyze test coverage, and even suggest fixes; making the testing process faster and more reliable.

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