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    Explore the Software Testing Course Catalog

    • U

      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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      The University of Chicago

      Software Defined Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Code Review, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Agile Planning for Software Products

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Project Risk Management, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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 California, Davis

      Data Wrangling, Analysis and AB Testing with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, A/B Testing, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, SQL, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      981 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
    • Software Processes and Agile Practices: University of Alberta
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
    • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
    • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

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    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
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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.‎

    Looking to enhance your team's Software Testing skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our Software Testing training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    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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