Software Testing Course Syllabus 2026
Software Testing Mastery
The role of a tester has evolved into a Quality Engineer. This 2026 syllabus combines core manual fundamentals with AI-driven automation and DevSecOps.
Syllabus Modules
Module 1: Quality Engineering Foundations
SDLC & STLC in 2026, Shift-Left methodologies, Agile/Scrum, and writing high-impact Bug Reports in JIRA.
Module 2: Advanced Manual & UX Testing
Exploratory testing, Accessibility (WCAG) validation, and inclusive UX testing for multi-device journeys.
Module 4: Automation with Selenium & Playwright
Java/Python for Testers, Page Object Model (POM), and mastering modern frameworks like Playwright for faster CI/CD execution.
Module 5: AI-Powered Testing (New 2026)
Using LLMs for Test Case Generation, self-healing scripts, and visual AI testing tools like Applitools/Mabl.
Module 6: API, Security & Performance
REST API testing (Postman/RestAssured), Contract Testing, OWASP Top 10 security basics, and Load testing with JMeter.
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Tool Stack 2026
- Playwright / Selenium
- JIRA & Xray
- Postman & RestAssured
- GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
- Prompt Engineering for QA
2026 Salary Peak
SDETs (Software Development Engineers in Test) are currently earning between **₹8L to ₹15L PA** for entry-level roles in India.
