If you are new to the software testing field or an experienced software testing professional who is looking to enhance a pre-existing skill set and become ISTQB Certified, then this course will provide you with an excellent start. Students are given a solid base by learning the principles of testing, the processes followed by testers and the role of testing in the lifecycle of an application. The course also provides students with knowledge of static testing and test design techniques.
State of the Industry
Governments and businesses alike rely on software to operate efficiently, but who makes sure that software is reliable? The quality assurance team, in close collaboration with the development team tests, analyzes and assesses software. The ever-increasing reliability on software has led to a huge increase in the number of software testers across the globe.
Our diploma in software testing and quality assurance introduces students to both aspects of testing, manual and automated, opening the career paths of the manual tester and test automation engineer for our graduates. Students are introduced to overall testing goals and fundamental strategies in system testing. They then discover the most in-demand skill in this field: automated testing. Students are familiarized with Java, the programming language for making test scripts, and then made to apply these concepts using the Selenium web driver API that automates the application.
Students are also taught SQL for manipulating databases, which aids in testing practices by checking the data directly present in the database. Towards the end of the course, students are taught to manage test cases using HP ALM, which supports key stakeholders in delivering applications as they progress through life cycles.
- 12 months (900 hrs)*
- February 20th 2021
- Apply
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- Average Annual Salary is $75,000 in Canada
- Starting annual salary for
an automation test engineer $115,307
International Student Benefits
Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) | Certified Diploma from a DLI (Ministry Approved) | Student-friendly City (Montreal) | Rich Cultural Diversity | Extended Family like Network | Support for Internships | Instructor-led training
Other positions that can be applied for are:
Test Engineer | Quality Analyst | Testing Analyst | Automation Engineer | Test Automation Developer | QA Compliance Tester | Selenium Tester | Mobile Tester | Penetration Tester | QA Automation/Manual Tester
SKILLS ACQUIRED
Fundamentals of software testing
Static testing techniques
Test design techniques and test management
Fundamentals of Java
Object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
Creating automated test cases
Selenium WebDriver API
SQL
Application lifecycle management
Testing life cycle
HP ALM
JIRA Software
Who should apply
If you are an IT professional who would like to switch to software testing or a beginner who wants to enter the IT industry and help make better quality software, then this course is for you.
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Upon successful completion of the program, the college grants the student an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales)
Software Testing (LEA.CW)
-900 hrs-
Certification Tracks
Foundation Level Certification (CTFL)
Agile Testing (ISTQB)
Mobile Testing (ASTQB)
Automotive Software Tester (ISQTB)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN COURSE OUTLINE
A.E.C. – Software Testing (LEA.CW)
-(900 hrs)-
Students are introduced to the core concepts of Java, as this course serves as an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming (OOP) in Java. Students learn to analyze, design, develop, and troubleshoot Java applications. They also learn the syntax and constructs of the Java programming language, the concepts behind OOP with Java exception handling, and collections.
Manual testing used to be the norm, but with the emergence of programming languages that are easier to learn and execute, automated testing has substantially boosted the productivity of software companies and increased the chances of on-time delivery.
Students are introduced to the Selenium WebDriver API, which is a portable software testing framework for web applications. Students learn how to make test scripts that interact with web elements and evaluate the functionality of the application. After familiarising themselves with the basics of Selenium, students move on to advanced concepts like the page object model (POM) design pattern, and execute multiple test cases using the TestNG framework.
In this digital era, the increasing reliance on data has fuelled the need for proper data management. Testers these days need a good understanding of databases, as they can study the effects of the functionalities of the application by directly viewing the data.
Participants in this course will gain in-depth knowledge of SQL using Oracle database technology. They will also learn the concepts of relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language. The course provides the essential SQL skills that allow developers to write queries against single and multiple tables, manipulate data in tables, and create database objects.
Students learn how HP ALM helps organizations manage the application life cycle in a fast and efficient manner right from project planning, requirements gathering until testing & deployment.
They also discover JIRA for the planning and tracking of the whole life cycle of requirements. This project management tool can generate user stories and issues, and generally allows for working in full context with complete visibility.
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Jiji Raghavan
I am a software QA instructor at MCIT where I help students focus on their vision by guiding them through each phase of their career. I have 6 years of experience as a QA engineer and 2 years in teaching. It motivates me as I can see myself as an agent of change in my students’ life. I want to inspire all of my students to be ambitious and make a difference in their life and career.
Haythem Rehouma
I am a full-stack and mobile developer who works on native mobile (Android and iOS) and cross-platform (PhoneGap/Ionic/ReactNative/Angular) apps for both business and consumer customers. Examples of my apps included location-based services and sensors.
Kashyap Vedantam
With more than 6 years of industry experience, I’ve developed many applications in various programming languages. I hold a masters in applied computer science from Concordia and am a certified Microsoft SQL developer. I seek to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and makes students feel valued. "Grow by learning something new every day."COMMUNITY TESTIMONIAL
As an international student, I learned a lot from this program at Montreal College, which landed me a job as a quality assurance analyst in automation.
Pooja Gogna — STQA StudentCALENDAR
— F.A.Q —
Fast track program is designed for local students whereas Regular track is designed for international students
Each student is provided with a PC in the classroom. However, students can bring their own laptops.
Yes, of course you can visit our campus and enquire about our program. You can register for the next upcoming information session through our website. You can also book an appointment to meet our program advisor.
We offer flexible schedule during daytime, evenings and weekends
Yes, you shall be working on a project as part of the program. However, we do not offer an internship but you are free to intern in an organization if it’s in the purview of your program (Regular track) and you have all necessary authorizations from the government of Canada.
Not at this time, but please consult our Financial Aid section for information on grants and loans.
Yes, we will. Please consult our Career center section for additional information.
Yes. We conduct prerequisite classes that will help you to start the program on a high note.
