A typical QA software testing course equips learners with the mindset, methods, and tools to deliver reliable software. You’ll start with SDLC and STLC fundamentals, test levels (unit, integration, system, UAT), and testing types such as functional, non-functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing. Core skills include writing clear test plans, test scenarios, and traceable test cases linked to requirements, along with risk-based prioritization and estimation. You’ll practice defect lifecycle management using JIRA or Azure DevOps, from reproduction and root-cause analysis to verification and closure. Modern curricula add API testing with Postman, UI automation with Selenium or Playwright, data-driven testing, and CI/CD basics using Git and pipelines. Non-functional modules cover performance testing (JMeter), security awareness, accessibility, and cross-browser/mobile testing. Finally, you learn metrics, reporting, and stakeholder communication, plus real-world projects, version control, and agile ceremonies—preparing you to contribute confidently as a QA analyst or test automation engineer. Job readiness is emphasized.