Software Tester to DevOps Automated Tester

Course fee

Cost: R3 120.00

Deposit: R780.00

Monthly instalment: R780.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 31 courses (28h 26m)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01194

Course overview:

• Track 1: Software Tester
• Track 2: QA Specialist
• Track 3: QA Lead
• Track 4: Automated Tester

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Software Tester

• Software Testing for DevOps: Testing & DevOps Overview
• Software Testing for DevOps: DevOps Testing Pipeline
• Software Testing for DevOps: DevOps Test Tools
• Navigating Software Testing Tools: Types of Software Testing Tools
• Test Automation: Automated Software Testing
• Exploring CI: Continuous Integration & CI Tools
• Final Exam: Software Tester

Track 2: QA Specialist

• API Management and DevOps
• Unit Testing in DevOps Software Development
• Implementing Unit Testing Best Practices
• Role of Testing in Managing Clean Code
• Automated Testing with Docker
• Kubernetes & Automation Testing
• AWS Automated Testing: Environments & Services
• Final Exam: QA Specialist

Track 3: QA Lead

• Comparing Manual & Automated Testing
• Software Testing Cycle: Agile Testing
• Test Driven Development: Implementing TDD
• End-to-End Automated Testing: End-to-End Testing Implementation
• Test Framework Modification
• CI/CD Best Practices: Applying Automated Testing
• Final Exam: QA Lead

Track 4: Automated Tester

• Automation Testing for Python
• Module-based Testing: Automated Testing with Model-based Testing
• Selenium: Using Selenium for Continuous Testing
• Building and implementing Test Automation Frameworks
• Final Exam: Automated Tester

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.