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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Development Environment, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Design, Programming Principles, Unified Modeling Language, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Web Development, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), Configuration Management, Test Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Web Services, Python Programming, Restful API, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: AI skills
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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Relational Databases, Java Programming, Generative AI, Java

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Systems Development, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Design and Implementation, Agile Software Development, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Atlassian

      Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Issue Tracking, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Administration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Cryptography, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Graphical Tools, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Processes and Agile Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Waterfall Methodology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      软件测试 (Software Testing)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, JUnit, Performance Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Mobile Development Tools

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Agile Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Release Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, Development Testing, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software testing courses

    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
    • 软件测试 (Software Testing): Nanjing University
    • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Testing

    Software Testing courses on Coursera equip learners with the skills necessary to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance, including:

    • Fundamental concepts of software testing, including test planning and test case design.
    • Techniques for various types of testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing.
    • Use of automated testing tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG to streamline testing processes.
    • Best practices for defect tracking and management to improve software quality.
    • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments in relation to testing.
    • Knowledge of performance testing to assess software behavior under various conditions.
    • Security testing principles to identify vulnerabilities in software applications. ‎

    Coursera’s Software Testing courses are structured to accommodate learners at various levels of technical expertise:

    • Beginners: No prior experience is required for introductory courses, which cover the basics of software testing concepts and practices.
    • Intermediate Learners: Those with some programming or testing background can deepen their understanding of more sophisticated testing techniques and tools.
    • Advanced Professionals: Experienced software testers and developers can enhance their skills in specialized areas such as automation, performance, and security testing.‎

    Participating in Software Testing courses on Coursera can lead to a variety of credentials that can showcase your development and expertise:

    • Course Certificates: You can earn a certificate for each software testing course you complete, which can demonstrate your proficiency in specific testing methods.
    • Professional Certificates: These certificates are intended to help prepare you for advanced roles in software quality assurance by providing comprehensive skill development across multiple software testing disciplines.
    • Specializations: Engage with a particular aspect of software testing through a series of courses that culminate in a capstone project, providing practical experience and deeper knowledge.‎

    Skills gained from Software Testing courses can lead to a variety of career opportunities within the IT industry, including:

    • Quality Assurance Analyst: Ensuring software meets established standards and end-user requirements before release.
    • Automation Test Engineer: Designing and writing test automation scripts using testing software that checks for defects automatically.
    • Software Test Manager: Overseeing a team of testers to ensure software functionality and security across multiple projects.
    • Performance Test Engineer: Specializing in testing the performance of software applications under various stress conditions to ensure scalability and reliability.
    • Security Test Specialist: Focusing on testing software for vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security standards.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including software testing. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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