Become a QA automation expert. Testing is one of the easiest entry points into IT in India — every company needs testers, and automation skills command premium salaries.
Learn testing concepts: types of testing, test cases, test plans, bug reports, and the SDLC. Every QA career starts here.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Write a complete test plan and 50 test cases for a popular Indian app (PhonePe, Swiggy, or IRCTC).
Learn Python or Java basics — enough to write automation scripts. You don't need to be a developer, but you need to code.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Write a Python script that validates data in a CSV file: check data types, required fields, duplicates, and generate an error report.
Master the industry-standard tool for web UI automation. Learn element locators, waits, page object model, and cross-browser testing.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Automate the complete user flow of an e-commerce site: login, search, add to cart, checkout. Use Page Object Model.
Most bugs hide in APIs. Learn Postman, REST Assured, and how to automate API test suites. API testing is faster and more reliable than UI testing.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Write an automated API test suite for a public API (JSONPlaceholder, Reqres): CRUD operations, auth, error cases.
Build professional test frameworks with TestNG/pytest, generate reports, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines so tests run on every code push.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Build a complete test automation framework: test data management, reporting, screenshot on failure, parallel execution, and CI integration.
Go beyond functional testing. Learn JMeter for performance testing, basic security testing concepts, and how to find performance bottlenecks.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Performance test an API: baseline, load test (1000 users), stress test, and present findings with recommendations.
Learn mobile testing with Appium, and BDD with Cucumber/Behave for writing tests in plain English that business stakeholders can read.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Automate 20 test scenarios for a mobile app using Appium. Write them in BDD format with Cucumber.
ISTQB Foundation is the most valued QA certification in Indian IT. Prepare for it alongside your job search.
By the end, you'll be able to
Mini-project
Take 10 ISTQB practice exams. Prepare a testing portfolio on GitHub. Apply to 30+ QA roles.
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