Manual Software Testing Syllabus suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. This syllabus is structured to give a solid foundation in manual testing, including theory, practicals, and real-world scenarios.

 1. Introduction to Software Testing

• SDLC & STLC overview

• Types of testing (manual vs automation)

• Roles of a tester in a software project

2. Manual Testing Concepts

• Test case writing

• Test plan and test strategy

• Bug lifecycle & defect tracking

• Types of manual testing (functional, regression, smoke, etc.)

3. Project-wise Testing Approaches

• Web Application Testing

• Mobile Application Testing

• API Testing

• Desktop Application Testing

• Database Testing

4. Automation Testing

• Introduction to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)

• Writing test scripts

• Frameworks (Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid)

• CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

5. Testing Tools & Technologies

• JIRA / Bugzilla / TestRail

• Postman for API testing

• SQL basics for backend validation

• Version control with Git

6. Project-based Practical Sessions

• Live project testing simulation

• Writing and executing test cases

• Reporting and communicating with devs

7. Agile Testing

• Scrum methodology

• Sprint-based testing

• Working in agile teams