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Manual Testing Certification Training

CertOcean's Manual Testing Certification training is a live, instructor-led online course. You learn in 16 live sessions (30 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 9 curriculum modules with hands-on assignments and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

  • 30 hoursLive training
  • 16 sessionsWith an instructor
  • 9 modules62 topics
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Course overview

About the Manual Testing Certification training

Manual testing training teaches the foundation every QA career is built on: how to find defects before users do. No software release should ship without testing, and testing is what makes software reliable and usable.

Why take manual testing training?

  • It is the starting point for careers in software testing and QA.
  • Companies in every industry need testers who can plan, design and run tests.
  • Software testers are well paid, and manual testing skills lead into automation testing.

This course includes

  • Instructor-led classes30 hours of live online classes. Weekend batch: 10 sessions of 3 hours each.
  • Real-life case studiesWork on a live project based on a real use case, writing and running test cases.
  • AssignmentsEvery class is followed by practical assignments, adding up to at least 20 hours of practice.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including slides, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer technical questions through a ticket-based system, for life.
  • CertificationComplete the final project to receive CertOcean's Software Testing certificate.
  • ForumUse the community forum to learn through peer discussion and knowledge sharing.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Understand the software testing life cycle and testing principles
  • Plan testing and write test plans and test strategies
  • Design test cases with black-box and experience-based techniques
  • Apply the different levels and types of testing
  • Execute tests, log defects and manage the defect life cycle
  • Report test progress and use testing metrics and tools

What is manual testing certification training?

Manual testing certification training is a course that teaches the core techniques of software testing, done by hand without automation tools. In CertOcean's course you learn test generation, program analysis, test oracles, test coverage, regression testing and mutation testing, and how to apply them in real projects.

What will you learn in the manual testing course?

After completing this manual testing course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the goals, processes, criteria, strategies and methods of software testing
  • Run unit, integration, system and regression testing
  • Plan a test project, design test cases and test data, run tests, manage defects and create test reports
  • Write software testing documents and communicate clearly with developers
  • Carry out the testing tasks of a real project
  • Work with stakeholders constructively

Who should take manual testing training?

CertOcean's manual testing course is a foundation course for anyone who wants to learn software testing, including:

  • Software testing engineers
  • QA engineers
  • Fresh graduates and students
  • QA leads and managers
  • Software test managers

Why learn manual testing?

Manual testing is an essential step before any software release, because it checks that the software actually works the way users need. New development methods, products and platforms keep creating demand for skilled testers, and manual testing is the base you need before moving into automation.

What are the prerequisites for manual testing training?

There are no technical prerequisites for this manual testing course. A general IT background helps.

What are the system requirements for manual testing training?

You need a computer with at least 4 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i3 processor or better and 20 GB of free disk space.

How do the manual testing practicals work?

You do the practicals in Excel, writing and tracking test cases and defects. CertOcean helps you set up the test environment, and a step-by-step installation guide is available in your LMS.

What project is included in the manual testing course?

At the end of the course, you work on a live project: testing a commercial human resources management product built for medium-sized businesses. The product comes in Professional and Enterprise editions and includes personal information management features. You follow the project from inception, the way a software service provider builds a solution for a client, and test it end to end.

Curriculum

Manual Testing Certification course syllabus

9 modules · 62 topics · 30 hours of live training

Introduction to Software Testing and the STLC 11 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand what testing is and why it matters, the SDLC and its models, and the activities in each phase.
  • Why testing is needed
  • The history and scope of testing
  • What testing is and what a defect is
  • Testing principles and constraints
  • Quality assurance vs. quality control
  • When testing should happen
  • The role of a software tester
  • Overview of the STLC and SDLC
  • SDLC models
  • Agile testing
Test Planning 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn test management activities and the roles and responsibilities in a testing project.
  • Test strategy
  • Customizing the test process
  • Test planning
  • Budgeting and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Configuration management
Test Design: Test Scenarios and Test Cases 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Create test scenarios, write test cases, choose the right test data and close coverage gaps with a traceability matrix.
  • What a traceability matrix (TM) is, with a sample
  • Test scenarios
  • Test cases
  • Test data
  • Test case vs. test scenario
  • Specification-based (black-box) and experience-based techniques
  • Write test cases for a sample application
Levels and Types of Testing 5 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn the levels of testing and the main types of testing.
  • Levels of testing: unit, integration, system and user acceptance testing
  • Functional types: smoke, regression and database testing
  • Non-functional types: performance, load, stress, volume, security, usability and compatibility testing
  • Internationalization and localization testing
Test Execution 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn the entry and exit criteria for test execution and run the test cases you designed.
  • Builds and releases
  • Release notes
  • Entry and exit criteria
  • Pre-QA checklist
  • Running test cases
  • Execute test cases on a sample application
Defect Management 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand defect prevention and discovery, the defect life cycle, and how to report defects with the right details.
  • The defect life cycle
  • Defect prevention
  • Defect discovery
  • Severity and priority
  • Root cause analysis (RCA) overview
  • Find and log defects
Test Reporting and Team Collaboration 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Prepare test status and closure reports and work well with developers, teams and clients.
  • Test status reports for test development and execution
  • Test closure reports
  • Working with developers
  • The onshore and offshore model
  • Team collaboration and client interaction
  • Handling common challenges
Test Metrics and Measurements 5 topics
  • Learning goal: Measure the quality, cost and effectiveness of testing with metrics.
  • Overview of metrics and measurements
  • The metrics life cycle
  • Benefits of test metrics
  • Types of test metrics
Testing Tools and Interview Questions 5 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand why automation tools are needed and get an introduction to popular testing tools.
  • Why automation matters
  • Introduction to automation tools such as Selenium and UFT One (formerly QTP)
  • Introduction to Quality Center (ALM)
  • Frequently asked interview questions

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Why learners choose CertOcean

Rated Excellent · 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot
The training curriculum was great. CertOcean provided me everything required to obtain my CISM. They're excellent!
Laxmi Haya Vadan KaramcheduUnited States · CISMVerified
Very resourceful company, I passed my PMP exam at first attempt, highly recommended.
IjeomaCanada · PMPVerified
Great training support! Helped me pass several certifications.
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How much does the Manual Testing Certification course cost?

The Manual Testing Certification training costs $290, down from the regular $339 (you save 14%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the Manual Testing Certification course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 30 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 16 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Monday, November 9, 2026.

What if I miss a manual testing class?

You can watch the class recording in your LMS, or attend the same session in another live batch.

Do you offer placement support?

Your LMS includes a resume builder tool with templates for different roles. Log in to your LMS and click "Create your resume" to build a strong resume in a few steps.

Can I attend a free demo class before enrolling?

Yes. Ask for a free demo class through the form on this page or on WhatsApp, and we will invite you to a live session with a trainer before you pay. You can also watch a sample class recording to see how our classes run.

Who are the instructors for CertOcean's manual testing course?

Our instructors are industry practitioners with 10 to 12 years of IT experience who teach practical, high-quality content.

Will I get a certificate after the Manual Testing Certification training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training.

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