Software Quality Assurance
April 23, 2026 2026-09-18 19:31Software Quality Assurance
Software Quality Assurance
Diploma-level program focused on software testing, SQL fundamentals, QA processes, and automation testing. Learn to design test plans, identify defects, communicate findings, and ensure products meet business requirements and end-user expectations.
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Since 2019, we’ve helped students around the world grow their IT careers through hands-on, mentor-led programs.
ICCT USA provides diploma and modular IT training focused on real-world, practical learning — not just theory.
Why this program & who it’s for
Practical vocational training in software testing, quality assurance, SQL-based data validation, defect management, test design, introductory automation, and responsible AI-assisted QA workflows.
Career outcomes
Prepare for entry-level roles such as QA Analyst, Manual QA Tester, Software Tester, Junior QA Engineer, Quality Control Specialist, or related software quality assurance positions.
Practical QA skills
Learn to analyze requirements, create test plans and test cases, identify and document defects, perform multiple types of testing, validate backend data using SQL, and communicate testing results.
Automation foundations
Build introductory automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, Java, browser element locators, synchronization techniques, and practical browser interactions.
Beginners & career-switchers
Designed for learners starting in software quality assurance as well as professionals seeking structured training in manual testing, SQL, test management, and introductory automation.
Responsible AI-assisted QA
Use AI as an assistant for requirements analysis, test ideas, test-case drafting, defect-report refinement, automation-code support, and documentation while applying privacy safeguards, validation, and mandatory human review.
Flexible modular pathway
Complete individual modules for an Official Certificate of Completion, or successfully complete all seven modules and the final exam / capstone assessment to earn the Software Quality Assurance Diploma.
Program Structure
Seven stackable modules forming the full 300-hour Diploma — or available individually with an Official Certificate of Completion.
Module 1 — Software Testing Fundamentals
- Introduction to software quality assurance
- Software development life cycle and test life cycle
- Testing principles, levels, and types
- Requirements analysis and test environments
- Professional QA responsibilities
Module 2 — Manual Testing, Test Design & Defect Management
- Test scenarios, test cases, test plans, and checklists
- Exploratory testing
- Equivalence partitioning and boundary analysis
- Defect identification and documentation
- Defect prioritization, tracking, and communication
Module 3 — SQL for QA & Database Validation
- SQL Server tools and relational database fundamentals
- SELECT queries, filtering, and JOINs
- Data manipulation and T-SQL fundamentals
- Views and stored procedures
- Backend data validation and defect investigation
Module 4 — Quality Control, Test Management & Reporting
- Functional, integration, system, and regression testing
- Acceptance and risk-based testing
- Requirements traceability
- Test execution and status tracking
- Quantitative and qualitative findings
- Quality metrics and final-product evaluation
Module 5 — Automation Testing with Selenium WebDriver
- Automation foundations
- Unit and integration testing concepts
- Automation anti-patterns
- WebDriver and WebElements
- Element locators and browser interactions
- Synchronization techniques
- Java 8 features used in Selenium tests
Module 6 — AI Tools for Quality Assurance Workflows
- AI-assisted requirements review and risk analysis
- Test-idea, test-case, and checklist drafting
- Defect-report refinement
- Automation-code support
- Synthetic test-data concepts and prompt design
- Privacy, confidentiality, bias, and hallucination awareness
- Output validation and mandatory human review
Module 7 — Applied QA Project & Final Evaluation
- End-to-end QA workflow and requirements review
- Test strategy, test-plan, and test-case creation
- SQL-based data validation
- Defect reporting and corrective-action tracking
- Introductory automated test suite
- Test summary report and project presentation
- Final applied evaluation
Hands-on projects & skills
Manual Testing Workflow
Create test cases, test plans, and defect reports for product features across the software development life cycle.
SQL Validation Project
Use SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to validate data, investigate issues, and support backend quality assurance.
Automation Testing Suite
Build Selenium-based automated tests with WebDriver, element locators, and advanced browser interactions for repeatable QA coverage.
U.S. Salary Ranges — Software Quality Assurance
Indicative annual salary ranges for QA and software testing roles. Actual offers vary by company, industry, tools, and location.
| Role | Entry 0–2 yrs | Mid-Level 3–5 yrs | Senior 6+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA Analyst |
$60k–$80k
|
$80k–$105k
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$105k–$135k+
|
| QA Tester |
$55k–$75k
|
$75k–$95k
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$95k–$120k+
|
| QA Engineer |
$70k–$90k
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$90k–$120k
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$120k–$150k+
|
| Automation QA Engineer |
$80k–$105k
|
$105k–$135k
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$135k–$170k+
|
Tuition
Group Format (3+ students)
- Group-based learning with a structured schedule
- Team projects and hands-on lab practice
- Code reviews and career preparation activities
Individual Format (Available Upon Request)
- 1-on-1 instruction with an instructor
- Flexible, personalized learning schedule
- Capstone project and interview preparation support
