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Manual Testing Syllabus – Getcamped

This Manual Testing syllabus is designed for freshers, career switchers, and non-IT graduates who want to start a career in software testing. If you are searching for a Manual Testing course in Chennai that focuses on real projects and job readiness, this syllabus is built exactly for that purpose.

At Getcamped, manual testing is taught with strong practical examples, live applications, and industry workflows, not just theory.

90+ Days Training
Real-time Projects
Interview Preparation
Placement Support

Our Syllabus Overview

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Module 1: QA Fundamentals & Testing Basics

This module helps students understand what software testing really is and why quality assurance is critical in real-world projects.

What You Will Learn

Difference between QA and QC
Ethics and mindset of a QA engineer
Role and responsibilities of a Manual Tester

This foundation is essential for anyone joining a manual testing course in Chennai for the first time.

02

Module 2: SDLC and STLC (Software & Testing Life Cycles)

Understanding development and testing processes is mandatory for interviews and daily work.

Topics Covered

SDLC models: Waterfall, Agile, V-Model
7 Principles of Software Testing
STLC phases with real-time examples

This module helps you confidently explain SDLC and STLC in interviews.

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Module 3: Agile & Scrum Process (Real-Time Exposure)

Most IT companies follow Agile today. This module explains how manual testers work inside Scrum teams.

Practical Learning Includes

Agile principles and Scrum roles
Writing user stories and acceptance criteria
Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Working with JIRA boards

Students learn Agile the same way it is used in real companies hiring for QA roles.

04

Module 4: Defect Life Cycle & Bug Reporting

Bug reporting is a core responsibility of a manual tester.

Topics Included

Defect life cycle from New to Closed
Writing clear and professional bug reports
Severity vs Priority with real examples
Bug triage and communication with developers

This skill is heavily tested in interviews for manual testing roles.

05

Module 5: Test Planning & Test Artifacts

Manual testing starts with planning, not execution.

You Will Learn

Writing Test Plans
Writing detailed Manual Test Cases
Creating Test Scenarios
Understanding RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix)

This module prepares you for documentation-based interview questions.

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Module 6: Types of Testing (Manual Focus)

This module explains different testing types and when to use them.

Types Covered

Functional Testing
Regression Testing
Smoke and Sanity Testing
Integration, System & UAT

Each testing type is explained with real application examples.

07

Module 7: Database Testing Basics (SQL for Testers)

Manual testers often validate data stored in databases.

Topics Covered

Database fundamentals (tables, keys, relationships)
Validating data using SELECT, WHERE, and JOIN
Writing basic SQL queries
Creating test data for scenarios

This knowledge adds strong value to your QA profile.

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Module 8: API Testing Fundamentals (Manual – Postman)

Before automation, testers must understand backend services.

What You Will Learn

HTTP methods and status codes
Using Postman for manual API testing
REST API fundamentals
Validating request and response data

API basics help testers catch issues beyond the UI level.

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Module 9: Test Execution & Reporting

This module focuses on executing test cases in real projects.

Practical Work Includes

Test case execution
Retesting and regression testing
Bug logging and tracking
Preparing test execution reports

Students practice real testing workflows used in companies.

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Module 10: Real-Time Manual Testing Project

This is the most important part of the course — hands-on experience that sets you apart.

Project Activities

Understanding business requirements
Executing functional test scenarios
Writing test cases for real modules
Working like a QA engineer in a live project
Reporting real production-like bugs

This project experience is a key reason many students choose our manual testing course in Chennai.

Success Stories

What Our Students Say

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Tools Covered in Manual Testing Training

  • JIRA (Bug tracking and Agile management)
  • Postman (Manual API testing)
  • SQL (Database validation)
  • Excel / Google Sheets (Test case documentation)

Who Should Learn Manual Testing?

  • Fresh graduates from any degree
  • Non-IT background candidates
  • Career switchers
  • Beginners planning to move into automation later
  • Students looking for a job-oriented manual testing course in Chennai

No coding knowledge is required to start this course.

Why You Should Learn Manual Testing at Getcamped?

  • Offline classroom training in Chennai
  • Beginner-friendly teaching approach
  • Real-time project exposure
  • Interview-focused preparation
  • Strong foundation before automation testing
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