Note: You can opt for any one module as well from QA and Test Automation.

Quality Analysis

• Module 1: Foundations of Quality Analysis
  
  • What is Quality Analysis?
  • The Evolving Role of a Quality Analyst in Agile and Modern IT Teams
  • Key Goals and Value Addition by QA
  • QA Roles and Responsibilities (Traditional vs Agile)
  • Must-Have Skills for a QA Professional (Manual, Automation, Analytical, Communication)
  • QA Career Paths: Manual QA, Automation QA, Salesforce QA, QA Lead, SDET

• Module 2: QA Lifecycle & Industry Frameworks
  
  • Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
  • QA in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Agile Testing Process vs Waterfall- Overview of DevOps & QA's role in CI/CD
  • Shift Left & Shift Right Testing Approaches
  • Overview of QA Metrics and KPIs

• Module 3: Salesforce Essentials for QA Professionals
  
  • What is Salesforce?
  • Salesforce Cloud Offerings: Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience
  • Key Salesforce Terminologies
  • Understanding the Salesforce Data Model
  • Navigating the Lightning UI
  • Salesforce Sharing and Security
  • Reports & Dashboards
  • AppExchange Overview
  • Real-World BA Use Cases in Salesforce Projects
  • AI in Salesforce (Einstein Overview)

• Module 4: Types of Testing
  
  • Functional Testing: Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Retesting, UAT, Integration Testing
  • Non-Functional Testing: Performance, Load, Security, Usability, Compatibility Testing
  • Exploratory Testing & Ad-hoc Testing
  • Automation vs Manual Testing — When & Why?

• Module 5: QA Core Concepts & Testing Strategy
  
  • Verification vs Validation
  • Principles of Software Testing (ISTQB-aligned)
  • Entry and Exit Criteria
  • Test Plan vs Test Strategy
  • Traceability Matrix
  • Purpose and Sample
  • Risk-Based Testing and Prioritization Techniques

• Module 6: Test Case Design & Documentation
  
  • What is a Test Scenario vs Test Case?
  • Real-time Test Case Template Walkthrough
  • Practical Step-by-Step Test Case Design
  • Positive & Negative Test Case Writing
  • Test Data Management Basics
  • Exploratory & Session-Based Test Design

• Module 7: Defect Lifecycle & Reporting
  
  • What is a Bug/Defect?
  • Bug/Defect Lifecycle Stages
  • Bug Severity vs Priority – Examples
  • Root Cause Analysis Techniques
  • Sample Bug Template
  • Defect Triage Meeting – How to Participate Effectively
  • Tools: JIRA Bug Logging & Status Tracking

• Module 8: Tools & Platforms in QA
  
  • Salesforce QA in Action
  • JIRA for QA: Logging, Managing & Reporting Test Cases and Defects
  • Confluence: Writing QA Documentation
  • Lucidchart: Creating Test Flow Diagrams and Test Coverage Maps
  • Test Management Tools Overview: Xray, Zephyr, TestRail (intro-level)

• Module 9: AI & the Future of Quality Analysis
  
  • Introduction to AI in Software Testing
  • AI-Powered Test Case Generation
  • Using AI for Defect Prediction and Prioritization
  • Tools Demo: ChatGPT / AI Co-Pilots for QA Productivity
  • Test Automation Frameworks with AI Capabilities (overview)

• Module 10: Practical Hands-on QA Projects
  
  • Real-World QA Case Studies on Salesforce and Web Apps
  • End-to-End Test Cycle Demo: Test Planning → Case Design → Bug Logging → Reporting → Closure
  • Working on Agile Sprint QA Tasks
  • Kanban Board – Test Management in Agile
  • Change Requests and Impact Testingn

• Module 11: Interview Preparation & Career Guidance
  
  • Frequently Asked QA Interview Questions (Manual + Salesforce-specific)
  • STAR-Based Answering Techniques
  • Sample Resume for Freshers & Experienced QA Roles
  • Personal Branding: LinkedIn Profile Tips for QA
  • Mock Interview Practice
  • Mentorship, Career Roadmap & Continuous Learning Resources

• Bonus
  
  • Access to a QA Interview Bank with Explanations
  • Downloadable Resume & Project Templates
  • Invitation to QA Mentorship and Career Growth Community
  • Lifetime Access to Training Recordings and Resources

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Test Automation

• Module 1 - Introduction to Test Automation
  
  • What is Test Automation? Why is it needed?
  • Manual Testing vs Automation Testing
  • Types of Testing suitable for Automation
  • Automation Feasibility Analysis
  • Test Automation in the Modern SDLC
  • Introduction to AI-powered Testing Tools (overview of tools like Testim, mabl, Functionize)

• Module 2 - Understanding Selenium – The Industry Standard
  
  • What is Selenium? Why Selenium?
  • History and Evolution of Selenium
  • Components of Selenium Suite:-
    
    • Selenium IDE
    • Selenium RC (legacy)
    • Selenium WebDriver
    • Selenium Grid
  • Advantages and Limitations of Selenium

• Module 3: Salesforce Essentials for QA Professionals
  
  • What is Salesforce?
  • Salesforce Cloud Offerings: Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience
  • Key Salesforce Terminologies
  • Understanding the Salesforce Data Model
  • Navigating the Lightning UI
  • Salesforce Sharing and Security
  • Reports & Dashboards
  • AppExchange Overview
  • Real-World BA Use Cases in Salesforce Projects
  • AI in Salesforce (Einstein Overview)

• Module 4 - Java Essentials for Test Automation
  
  • Variables and Data Types
  • Operators, Conditional Statements, and Loops
  • Strings and String Methods
  • Arrays and ArrayLists
  • Collections Framework Overview
  • Methods and Static Keyword
  • Object-Oriented Programming Basics (Class, Object, Inheritance, Polymorphism)

• Module 5 - Environment Setup
  
  • Installing Java and Eclipse/IntelliJ
  • Introduction to Maven and Project Setup
  • WebDriver and Browser Driver Configuration
  • Creating and Running the First Selenium Test Script
  • Understanding the Project Structure (Maven-based)

• Module 6 - Locating and Interacting with Web Elements
  
  • Overview of Selenium Locators
    
    • ID, Name, ClassName, TagName, LinkText, PartialLinkText
    • XPath (absolute, relative)
    • CSS Selectors
  • Optimizing XPath and Using Functions
  • XPath Axes and Dynamic Element Handling
  • Using DevTools effectively for Automation

• Module 7 - WebDriver in Action
  
  • Common WebDriver Commands (get, navigate, etc.)
  • Working with Forms: Input, Buttons, Dropdowns, Checkboxes, etc.
  • Validations: getText, getAttribute, isDisplayed, etc.
  • Handling AJAX and Dynamic Elements

• Module 8 - Synchronization Techniquesn
  
  • Types of Waits in Selenium
    
    • Implicit Waits
      
    • Explicit Waits
    • Fluent Wait
    • Thread.sleep() – when and why to avoid

• Module 9 - Advanced Selenium Features
  
  • Handling Alerts, Pop-ups, and Modals
  • Working with Frames and iFrames
  • Managing Multiple Windows/Tabs
  • Mouse and Keyboard Actions using Actions Class
  • File Upload/Download and Robot Class

• Module 10 - Version Control with Git
  
  • What is Version Control?
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub
  • Cloning, Committing, and Pushing Code
  • Creating and Managing Branches
  • Resolving Merge Conflicts
  • Collaborating via GitHub in Real-time Projects

• Module 11 - Integrating Selenium with Salesforce
  
  • Introduction to Salesforce Applications and UI Structure
  • Challenges in Salesforce Test Automation
  • Locating Dynamic Elements in Salesforce DOM
  • Best Practices for Salesforce UI Test Automation

• Module 12 - Exposure to BDD with Cucumber (Real-Time Salesforce Project)
  
  • Introduction to BDD and Cucumber
  • Cucumber Feature Files, Step Definitions & Test Runner
  • Gherkin Syntax: Writing Effective Feature Scenarios
  • Integrating Cucumber with Selenium WebDriver in a Salesforce Project
  • Running Cucumber Tests and Reading Reports
  • Real-time Framework Walkthrough: Structure, Tags, Hooks, Utilities

• Module 13 - Introduction to AI in Test Automation
  
  • Overview of AI in Testing: Trends & Tools
  • Smart Element Locators & Self-Healing Tests
  • Visual Regression using AI Tools
  • Introduction to low-code/no-code AI-based automation tools (e.g., Testim, Katalon Studio, Mabl)
  • How to combine traditional Selenium with AI tools in modern teams

• Module 14 - Real-Time Project and Career Readiness
  
  • End-to-End Test Automation Flow: Salesforce Scenario
  • Writing Test Cases in Excel/JIRA → Automating with Selenium
  • Creating Modular, Reusable Scripts
  • Creating Reports: TestNG / ExtentReports
  • Defect Logging and Traceability with JIRA
  • Practice Assignment & Peer Reviews

• Module 15 - Interview Prep & Career Guidance
  
  • Salesforce & Selenium Interview Q&A Bank with Explanations
  • Resume Preparation and Personal Branding (LinkedIn Tips)
  • Mock Interviews and Feedback
  • Career Pathways: QA Analyst → Test Automation Engineer → SDET
  • Mentorship and Lifetime Access to Resources

• Module 16 - Bonus Resources
  
  • Sample Test Cases & Project Templates
  • Recorded Sessions & Cheat Sheets
  • Access to WhatsApp/Slack Support Group
  • Certification of Completion