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    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, User Experience, Design Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Unit Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Development Environment, Version Control, File Management, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Collaborative Software, Automation, Flask (Web Framework), Web Scraping, Python Programming, Software Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Java Programming, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      Nanjing University

      软件测试 (Software Testing)

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Test Case, Integration Testing, Selenium (Software), Mobile Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Team Motivation, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Javascript

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The University of Chicago

      Software Defined Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Code Coverage, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software testing courses

    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • 软件测试 (Software Testing): Nanjing University
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • Usability Testing with Hotjar: Coursera Project Network
    • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM

    Why Learn Software Testing?

    Software testing is the process of evaluating code and systems to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. It plays a key role in software development by identifying bugs, verifying functionality, and improving user experience. Learning software testing can help you build essential skills for quality assurance and contribute to delivering better digital products.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Testing

    Top courses include Introduction to Software Testing from the University of Minnesota and testing-focused modules in programs like the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization. These courses cover manual and automated testing, test-driven development, and testing frameworks.‎

    Yes. Many software testing courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to view lectures and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to design test cases, identify bugs, automate tests, and understand different testing types—such as unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Some courses also include hands-on practice with tools like Selenium or JUnit.‎

    Not necessarily. Some courses introduce testing concepts without requiring coding knowledge, making them accessible to beginners. However, if you plan to learn automated testing or test scripts, some basic programming experience—often in Python or Java—can be helpful.‎

    Yes. Software testing is a critical part of the development process, and QA roles are in demand across tech companies. A Coursera course or certificate can help you build relevant skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for entry-level testing or quality assurance roles.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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