Software Quality Assurance

Module 1 — Software Quality Assurance (96 Hours)

This module is an instructional component of the Software Quality Assurance & Automation

Specialist Certificate program.

It is not a stand-alone licensed program.

A state-licensed certificate is issued only after completing both Module 1 and Module 2 of the

full certificate program.

MODULE OVERVIEW

Module 1 of the Software Quality Assurance & Automation Specialist Certificate provides a

complete foundation in manual software testing, QA processes, and Agile quality practices used

across IT, web, mobile, and automotive industries.

This module focuses on:

• Fundamental software testing concepts

• Test planning and documentation

• Defect lifecycle management

• Agile QA (Scrum processes & sprint testing)

• QA metrics and reporting

• Tools: Jira, TestRail, Google Workspace, GitHub

• Hands-on real-world QA project execution

Students will complete a Manual QA Capstone Project, testing a sample application end-to-end

using professional QA documentation and defect reporting workflows.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this 96-hour module, students will be able to:

QA Foundations

✔ Explain SDLC, STLC, Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model

✔ Analyze requirements and trace them to test cases

✔ Create test plans and test suites

Manual Testing

✔ Execute functional, integration, regression, smoke, usability, and exploratory tests

✔ Apply test design techniques (Boundary Value, Equivalence Partitioning, Decision Tables)

✔ Document results and defects professionally

Defect Management

✔ Use Jira and TestRail to log and track bugs

✔ Apply severity/priority

✔ Communicate with developers and other teams

Agile QA

✔ Participate in sprint ceremonies

✔ Perform sprint testing, acceptance testing, and story validation

✔ Use Jira boards for Agile workflow management

Professional QA Documentation

✔ Write test plans, test cases, test reports

✔ Create traceability matrices

✔ Evaluate quality metrics (pass rates, defect density, stability analysis)

DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE (96 HOURS)

Week	Topic	Skills / Tools Covered
1–2	Introduction to QA, SDLC, STLC	Phases of SDLC/STLC, roles in QA
3-4	Software Testing Principles	Test objectives, test conditions, QA vs QC
5-6	Test Design Techniques	Equivalence Partitioning, BVA, State Transition
7-8	Test Case Development	Template design, acceptance criteria
9-10	Test Execution	Manual test execution, scenario walkthroughs
11-12	Defect Lifecycle	Severity/priority, defect workflows
13-14	Jira/TestRail	Logging defects, dashboards, reporting
15-16	Agile QA	Scrum, Kanban, sprint-based QA
17-18	Regression, Smoke, Ad-Hoc Testing	Maintenance testing, quality gates
19-20	Benchmarking & Exploratory Testing	Feature comparisons, usability
21-24	Final Capstone Project	End-to-end manual test plan + execution

MODULE LENGTH & SCHEDULE

• Total Hours: 96 hours

• Length: 24 weeks

• Schedule: 2 days/week × 2 hours/session = 4 hours/week

• Format: Online instruction +homework + capstone

TUITION & FEES

Item	Cost
Module 1 Tuition	$5,000
Registration Deposit (required at enrollment)	$1,000

Payment Plan Options

Students may pay the remaining balance in equal monthly installments during the module.

Accepted Payment Methods

Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Stripe, Square, Credit/Debit Card.

REFUND POLICY (LEO-Compliant)

Timing	Refund
7+ days before module start	100%
After 1–2 months	50%
After 3–4 months	25%
After 4 months	No refund

**Refunds processed within 14 business days after written request sent to: info@tek2kareer.com

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Basic computer literacy

• Proficiency in English (reading/writing)

• Government-issued photo ID

• Completion of Registration Form & Enrollment Agreement

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Minimum 80% attendance required

• Late arrivals count toward absentee limits

• Documented emergencies may be excused

• Excessive unexcused absences may result in dismissal

GRADING POLICY

Component	Weight
Weekly Assignments	40%
Practical Work	30%
Capstone Project	30%

**Minimum passing grade: 70%

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

To complete this module, students must:

✔ Attend minimum 80% of scheduled sessions

✔ Submit all assignments and quizzes

✔ Complete all Practical projects

✔ Complete the Manual QA Capstone Project

✔ Maintain a minimum 70% final grade

✔ Be current on all tuition payments

Completion of Module 1 alone does NOT award the state-licensed certificate.

Completion of both modules (Module 1 + Module 2) is required.

TOOLS & RESOURCES PROVIDED BY SCHOOL

• Tutor LMS platform

• Zoom for live instruction

• Jira

• TestRail

• GitHub

• Google Workspace

• Microsoft Office

• Sample test environments for practice

Student Equipment Requirements

• Laptop or desktop computer

• Webcam & microphone

• Stable internet connection

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Instructors for this module meet LEO-required teaching standards and have:

• 5+ years experience in Software QA/Testing

• Industry experience in Agile software development

• Proficiency with Jira, TestRail, Selenium, GitHub

• Experience training or mentoring QA teams

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry background

DISCLAIMER

This program is a Michigan LEO-authorized Software Quality Assurance & Automation Specialist

Certificate program. Modules may be taken individually for skill enhancement; however,

completion of both modules is required to earn the certificate. Completion of this program does not

guarantee employment but prepares students for industry-recognized software quality assurance

and automation roles.

Students must complete both Module 1 and Module 2 to earn the state-authorized certificate.