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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.

30 lessons 44h 35m Skill-Wanderer
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Quan Nguyen — Course Author

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.

Published: January 7, 2026 Last updated: July 8, 2026

Course Content

Module 3: Assignment — Exploratory Testing in Real Conditions

1 lesson · 14h

Module 4: Writing Effective Test Cases Locked

4 lessons · 48 min
13

Anatomy of a Test Case: The Building Blocks of Repeatable Testing

Planned
Lesson 12 min
14

Writing Clear, Reproducible Steps: So Anyone Can Follow Your Test

Planned
Lesson 12 min
15

Positive & Negative Test Cases: Proving It Works AND Proving It Fails Safely

Planned
Lesson 12 min
16

Organizing Test Suites & Traceability: From Loose Cases to a Coverage Map

Planned
Lesson 12 min

Module 5: Assignment — Test Case Writing & Professional Bug Reporting

1 lesson · 10h

Module 6: Black Box Test Design Techniques Locked

5 lessons · 1h
18

Equivalence Partitioning: Testing Smarter with Fewer Test Cases

Planned
Lesson 12 min
19

Boundary Value Analysis: Hunting Bugs Where They Hide

Planned
Lesson 12 min
20

Decision Table Testing: Taming Complex Business Rules

Planned
Lesson 12 min
21

State Transition Testing: Following the System Through Its Life Cycle

Planned
Lesson 12 min
22

Error Guessing & Experience-Based Techniques: The Tester's Intuition, Systematized

Planned
Lesson 12 min

Module 7: Testing Web & Mobile Applications Locked

4 lessons · 48 min
23

Web Application Testing Essentials: Forms, Links, Sessions & Errors

Planned
Lesson 12 min
24

Cross-Browser & Responsive Testing: One App, Every Screen

Planned
Lesson 12 min
25

Mobile Application Testing Essentials: Gestures, Interrupts & Real Devices

Planned
Lesson 12 min
26

Usability & Accessibility Checks: Testing for Every User

Planned
Lesson 12 min

Module 8: QA in Agile Teams Locked

3 lessons · 36 min
27

QA in Scrum: Where Testers Add Value in Every Ceremony

Planned
Lesson 12 min
28

Bug Triage & Communicating Impact: Getting Your Bugs Fixed

Planned
Lesson 12 min
29

Test Reporting & Release Sign-Off: The Confidence Score

Planned
Lesson 12 min

Module 9: Final Assignment — Manual Testing Portfolio Project Locked

1 lesson · 14h
30

Final Assignment: Manual Testing Portfolio Project

Planned
Assignment 14h

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