Manual Software Testing with Black Box Techniques
This course teaches you how to test software without writing code, using practical black box testing techniques applied in real-world software teams. You will learn how to: • Understand software requirements from a user's perspective • Design effective manual test cases using black box techniques • Perform exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects • Test web and mobile applications systematically • Write clear, professional bug reports that developers can act on • Collaborate effectively with developers and product managers in Agile teams The course focuses on hands-on practice, not theory. You will work with real application scenarios and complete a final manual testing project that can be used as part of your QA portfolio. This course is ideal for: • Beginners with no programming background • Career switchers entering the QA / testing field • Junior developers who want to strengthen their testing mindset By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence required to perform the role of a Junior Manual QA / Software Tester in a professional environment.
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About the Author
Quan Nguyen · Founder & Tech Partner · Solution Architect · Startup & PM Educator
A one-man army spanning Web, AI, Mobile, DevOps, and Project Management. Full-cycle engineer and solution architect who delivers end-to-end product lifecycles , from the first line of code to final deployment. Led 50+ members across multiple roles and countless projects, bridging complex business strategy with high-performance technical execution. With three failed startups as hard-won lessons, now consults founders on navigating the zero-to-one phase and implementing Agile methodologies for faster, higher-quality releases. Founded Skill-Wanderer as a non-profit ed-tech platform, reinvesting every partnership into making expert-led programming and PM education free and accessible to everyone.
About the Co-Author
Nkiru "Justina" Onyebinime · Manual QA Tester | API Testing | Web & Mobile Testing | Customer Experience Specialist
A Manual Quality Assurance Tester dedicated to delivering reliable, user-friendly software through structured testing, attention to detail, and continuous learning. Specializes in manual testing for web and mobile applications, API testing with Postman, exploratory testing, functional testing, regression testing, and usability testing. Combines structured QA training with real-world project experience from Skill-Wanderer, Udemy, and Coursera, identifying defects in authentication flows, form validation, and checkout. Built on a strong customer support background, bringing a user-first lens that surfaces usability issues automated testing may miss.