Board Infinity
Software Quality Assurance and Testing Specialization
Board Infinity

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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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
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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Taught in English
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September 2025

57 practice exercises

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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

Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, Waterfall Methodology, System Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Documentation, Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Agile Methodology, Maintainability, and Verification And Validation

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

Automation, Test Automation, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Performance Testing, Scripting, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Tools, Scalability, Test Case, and Secure Coding

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

Quality Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Software Testing, Automation, Continuous Integration, Regression Testing, Risk Management Framework, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Continuous Delivery, Issue Tracking, and Test Planning

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

Software Testing, Test Planning, Issue Tracking, Test Case, Test Data, Regression Testing, Development Testing, Functional Testing, Technical Communication, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Code Review, and Software Documentation

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