How do I become expert in manual testing?
Yes, Quality Thought is actually quite popular in India for software testing training — especially in manual testing, automation testing, and tools like Selenium, Jira, TestNG, UFT, LoadRunner, etc.
✅ Here's why people consider Quality Thought a good choice:
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Experienced Trainers – Often industry experts with real-time project exposure.
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Tool-Focused Learning – Covers a wide range of tools with hands-on practice.
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Live Projects – Gives students exposure to real scenarios and bug tracking.
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Placement Support – They usually have tie-ups with companies for fresher hiring.
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Flexible Modes – Both classroom and online options are available.
Popular Courses Offered:
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Manual Testing
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Automation with Selenium
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API Testing (Postman, Rest Assured)
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Performance Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner)
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DevOps + Testing tools combo
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Python for Test Automation
If your goal is to become an expert, Quality Thought can be a solid place to start or upskill — just make sure to:
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Choose batches with practical sessions.
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Ask for access to recorded sessions/projects.
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Follow up the training with real-world practice (like testing live apps, freelancing, or contributing to open source).
1. Master the Basics
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Understand SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle).
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Learn types of testing:
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Functional vs Non-functional
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Smoke, Sanity, Regression, UAT, Integration, etc.
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Get clear on testing levels: Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance.
📝 2. Get Good at Writing Test Cases
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Learn how to write clear, concise, and effective test cases.
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Understand test case design techniques:
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Equivalence Partitioning
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Boundary Value Analysis
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Decision Table Testing
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State Transition Testing
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🐛 3. Bug Reporting Like a Pro
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Learn to write detailed, reproducible bug reports using tools like:
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Jira
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Bugzilla
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Mantis
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Understand bug life cycle and how to communicate with developers effectively.
💻 4. Practice, Practice, Practice
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Join open-source projects or contribute to GitHub.
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Use websites like:
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Test real applications manually — mobile apps, websites, etc.
🛠️ 5. Get Familiar With Testing Tools
Even in manual testing, tools help you organize and improve your work:
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Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr, qTest
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Documentation: Confluence, Google Docs
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Collaboration: Jira, Trello, Asana
🔍 6. Build Analytical Thinking
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Learn to think from the user's perspective.
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Practice scenario-based testing.
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Try to break things — understand the edge cases.
📚 7. Certifications (Optional but Useful)
These can add credibility:
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ISTQB Foundation Level
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CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer)
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Agile Tester Certification
📈 8. Stay Updated and Network
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Follow testing blogs (like Ministry of Testing, Software Testing Help).
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Join LinkedIn groups, Reddit forums, and Discord communities.
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Learn from others’ experiences and case studies.
🧠 9. Understand Domain Knowledge
Domain expertise can set you apart (e.g., healthcare, banking, e-commerce apps). Know how those systems work to test smarter.
🧩 10. Learn Basic Automation Concepts
Even if you're focused on manual, knowing some automation helps you work better with automation testers:
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Basic scripting (Python, Java)
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Selenium basics
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When to automate vs when to test manually
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