🔍 Job-Ready QA Skills

3-Month Manual Testing Intensive: Build Skills, Create Portfolio, Land Your QA Career

Transform from beginner to job-ready QA professional in 3 months. Learn test design, defect management, API testing with Postman, and database testing with SQL through hands-on projects and personalized mentorship.

12
Weeks Intensive
3
Major Phases
2
Real Projects
🔥 Limited spots left in the upcoming batch - Filling fast!
QA Success Story
Priya Sharma
Fresher → QA Engineer
₹4.5 LPA Starting Salary
2 Months To Job Placement
Mastered Test Design
💼 Landed QA Role
🚀 Career Transformation
Skill & Career Growth
Before
After 90 Days

Why This Course is Different

Other courses teach theory. We build job-ready QA professionals through 1:1 coaching.

 

Generic QA Courses

Our 1:1 Coaching Program

Learning Approach
❌ Theory-heavy lectures ❌ Generic assignments ❌ One-size-fits-all pace
✅ Hands-on project-based learning ✅ Personalized 1:1 coaching ✅ Adaptive learning pace
Tools & Skills
❌ Basic test case writing ❌ Limited tool exposure ❌ No API testing
✅ Jira, TestRail, Postman mastery ✅ SQL & database testing ✅ API testing with real projects
Career Support
❌ Generic resume templates ❌ No interview preparation ❌ Limited job market guidance
✅ Personalized resume building ✅ Mock interviews & feedback ✅ Indian job market insights

Invest in yourself today.

Whether you're starting fresh or strengthening existing skills, our 1:1 coaching provides powerful opportunities for QA career success.

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Live 1:1 Sessions

Personalized coaching sessions via Google Meet, designed to help you master testing concepts, clear doubts instantly, and work on real-world projects.

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Mock Interviews

Practice with real QA interview scenarios, receive personalized feedback, and build confidence to succeed in top tech company interviews.

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Career Coaching

Get personalized guidance on resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and job search strategies specifically for the Indian QA job market.

3-Month Intensive Program

Transform from beginner to job-ready QA professional through 3 comprehensive phases

Month 1

Foundation & Test Design Mastery (Weeks 1-4)

Goal: Transform a beginner into someone who can think and design tests like a QA analyst.

Learning Objectives:

  • Master the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and QA mindset
  • Navigate Jira like a pro - User Stories, Epics, and Sprints
  • Apply Black-Box Testing Techniques (EP, BVA, Decision Tables)
  • Write professional test cases and test plans
  • Analyze requirements and spot ambiguities
  • Use TestRail for test case management

Key Tools & Technologies:

Jira TestRail SDLC STLC Test Design Black-Box Testing Requirements Analysis Test Planning

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 1: The Software Reality & QA Mindset
  • Beyond the Hype: What does a Manual QA actually do day-to-day?
  • Deep Dive into SDLC (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps) and where QA fits
  • Demystifying Jira: Navigation, User Stories, Epics, and Sprints
  • The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) - Our core workflow
  • Assignment: Set up Jira, analyze PRD, create Test Plan outline
Week 2: The Art of Cracking Requirements
  • How to read user stories and spot ambiguous requirements
  • Black-Box Testing Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning & Boundary Value Analysis
  • Real-world examples: testing age fields, discount coupons
  • Assignment: Identify requirement ambiguities, apply EP and BVA
Week 3: Advanced Test Design & Documentation
  • Decision Tables for complex business rules
  • State Transition Diagrams (vending machine, login/logout flows)
  • Anatomy of perfect test cases: Steps, Expected Results, Preconditions
  • Introduction to TestRail for test case management
  • Assignment: Create Decision Table, write 15-20 detailed test cases
Week 4: Project #1 - Web Application Test Cycle
  • Test Planning for the project
  • Peer Review: Coach reviews test cases with iterative feedback
  • Test execution and effective bug logging
  • Capstone: Test live demo website (OrangeHRM/Saucedemo)

Hands-On Project:

Web Application Testing Project
  • Target: Live demo website (OrangeHRM Demo or Saucedemo.com)
  • Deliverable: Full test suite with 30+ test cases covering core functionalities
  • Execution: Execute tests and log bugs directly into Jira project
  • Skills Applied: Test planning, case design, execution, and defect reporting
Month 2

Execution, Defects & Specialized Testing (Weeks 5-8)

Goal: Equip the student with skills to handle a testing cycle from start to finish and introduce specialized areas.

Learning Objectives:

  • Master the complete Defect Lifecycle from New to Closed
  • Write bug reports that developers love - clear and reproducible
  • Perform Usability, Compatibility, and Accessibility Testing
  • Learn Database Testing with basic SQL queries
  • Master API Testing with Postman
  • Execute cross-browser and cross-device testing

Key Tools & Technologies:

Postman SQL Browser DevTools axe DevTools WCAG Guidelines Cross-Browser Testing API Testing Database Testing

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 5: The Bug Lifecycle & Effective Communication
  • Defect Lifecycle: From New to Closed
  • The Art of Bug Reporting: Clarity, reproducibility, and evidence
  • Prioritization vs. Severity - A practical guide
  • Review bugs logged in Project #1
  • Assignment: Log 5 detailed bugs in Jira with all mandatory fields
Week 6: Beyond Functionality - Non-Functional Testing
  • Usability Testing: Is the application intuitive? Heuristic evaluation
  • Compatibility Testing: Cross-browser & cross-device strategies
  • Basic Accessibility Testing: WCAG guidelines, axe DevTools extension
  • Assignment: Perform usability and compatibility testing on Indian website
Week 7: Talking to Databases & APIs
  • Database Testing for Manual Testers: Why it's critical
  • Basic SQL queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN) to verify backend data
  • API Testing with Postman: Testing GET/POST requests without UI
  • Validating status codes (200, 400, 500) and responses
  • Assignment: Connect to practice database, test public API with Postman
Week 8: Project #2 - Full-Stack Testing Challenge
  • Test planning for complex application
  • Mid-project review and troubleshooting
  • Capstone: Test complex demo banking/e-commerce site
  • Create test suites covering functional, UI, and basic API tests

Hands-On Project:

Full-Stack Testing Challenge
  • Target: Complex demo banking site or e-commerce application
  • Scope: Functional, UI, and basic API testing
  • Cross-Browser: Testing across multiple browsers and devices
  • Deliverable: Comprehensive bug report portfolio in Jira
Month 3

Real-World Readiness & Career Launchpad (Weeks 9-12)

Goal: Transition the student from a learner to a job-ready candidate.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand Agile team dynamics and QA's role
  • Create professional test summary reports
  • Understand automation basics and when to automate
  • Build a standout resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Master QA interview questions and scenarios
  • Learn salary negotiation for Indian job market

Key Focus Areas:

Agile Methodology CI/CD Basics Jenkins Overview Test Automation Resume Building Youtube Optimization Interview Preparation Salary Negotiation

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 9: Working in an Agile Team & Test Management
  • Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives - The QA's role
  • Test Reporting: How to report status to your manager
  • Creating test summary reports and test closure activities
  • Introduction to CI/CD - What is Jenkins? Build deployment for QA
  • Assignment: Create Test Summary Report for Project #2
Week 10: Introduction to Test Automation - The "Why," Not the "How"
  • The Manual Tester's Guide to Automation: What can/cannot be automated?
  • How to identify good candidates for automation
  • Overview of Selenium and Cypress - watching scripts run
  • The Future: The role of AI in testing
  • Assignment: Identify 5 test cases for automation and justify why
Week 11: The Indian Job Market & Resume Mastery
  • Resume Workshop: Building a standout resume
  • Translating projects into impactful bullet points
  • Youtube Profile Optimization for QA professionals
  • Job Search Strategy: Naukri, LinkedIn, reading job descriptions
  • Assignment: Draft resume and LinkedIn profile for coach feedback
Week 12: Interview Mastery & Negotiation
  • Mock Interview #1: Theoretical & Scenario-Based ("How would you test a pen?")
  • Mock Interview #2: Practical & Behavioral (Live bug-finding, project questions)
  • How to answer "What is your expected salary?" - Guide for freshers
  • Program wrap-up, final Q&A, and next steps for continuous learning
  • Assignment: Record yourself answering common QA interview questions

✅ Program Outcome:

Graduate as a job-ready QA professional with 2 major projects, industry-standard tool knowledge, and complete interview preparation for the Indian job market.

Who Should Join This Program?

Perfect for beginners and career changers ready to enter the QA field with personalized coaching

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Fresh Graduates

Recent graduates from any background looking to start a career in software testing and quality assurance

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Career Changers

Professionals from non-tech backgrounds seeking to transition into the growing QA field with structured learning

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Manual Testing Beginners

Individuals with basic computer knowledge who want to learn manual testing from scratch with expert guidance

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Skill Upgraders

Working professionals looking to add QA skills to their toolkit or transition to testing roles

Tools & Skills You'll Master

Jira
TestRail
Postman
SQL
Test Design
API Testing
Database Testing
Cross-Browser Testing
Accessibility Testing
Agile Testing
Bug Reporting
Test Planning

Know More About Course Instructor

Kshitij Kohli

Kshitij Kohli

Experience: 8+ Years
Expertise: Senior QA Engineer & Testing Coach
LinkedIn:

Kshitij is a Senior QA Engineer and Testing Coach with over 8+ years of experience in manual and automated testing. He has successfully trained 300+ students in his career, helping them transition into successful QA careers.

With extensive experience in test planning, execution, and defect management across various domains, Kshitij brings real-world insights from her journey in the testing industry. She specializes in making complex testing concepts accessible through personalized 1:1 coaching.

His hands-on approach ensures that students not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain practical skills with industry-standard tools like Jira, Postman, and SQL that they can immediately apply in their QA roles.


Girish Joshi

Girish Joshi

Experience: 18+ Years
Expertise: Lead - STE (Software Test Engineer) | Certified Scrum Master® (CSM®)
LinkedIn:

Dinesh is a Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O) having 15+ Years of Experience in web and IT industry. He is a proven Trainer who has trained 1,000+ students in his career and still counting.

With extensive experience in leading technical teams and building scalable products, Dinesh brings real-world insights from his journey as a CTO. He specializes in bridging the gap between business and technology, making complex technical concepts accessible to product managers and business leaders.

His hands-on approach to teaching ensures that students not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain practical skills they can immediately apply in their roles.


Dinesh Rawat

Dinesh Rawat

Experience: 15+ Years
Expertise: Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O)
LinkedIn:

Dinesh is a Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O) having 15+ Years of Experience in web and IT industry. He is a proven Trainer who has trained 1,000+ students in his career and still counting.

With extensive experience in leading technical teams and building scalable products, Dinesh brings real-world insights from his journey as a CTO. He specializes in bridging the gap between business and technology, making complex technical concepts accessible to product managers and business leaders.

His hands-on approach to teaching ensures that students not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain practical skills they can immediately apply in their roles.

Programme Certificate

Lead With Skills Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a prestigious certificate from Lead With Skills Executive Education, validating their manual testing expertise. The Lead With Skills certificate is globally recognized and can significantly enhance your professional credentials and QA career prospects.

Globally recognized QA credential
Digital badge for your LinkedIn profile
Verification system for employers
Lead With Skills Manual Testing Certificate
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Transform Your Career in 3 Months

Join 50+ professionals who've mastered manual testing and landed their dream QA jobs

💻 12 Weeks Intensive Training
3 Major Learning Phases
🏗️ 2 Real-World Projects
👨‍🏫 1:1 Coaching by Kshitij Kohli
Lifetime Access to Materials
🏆 Industry-Recognized Certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Manual Testing Fundamentals program

Do I need prior testing experience?

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No prior testing experience is required. The program is designed for complete beginners and starts with fundamentals. We've had successful students from various backgrounds including fresh graduates and career changers.

How is 1:1 coaching different from group classes?

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1:1 coaching provides personalized attention, adaptive learning pace, and focused feedback on your specific challenges. You can ask questions freely, get immediate clarification, and receive customized guidance based on your learning style and career goals.

Can I complete this while working full-time?

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Yes! The program is designed for working professionals. Sessions are scheduled flexibly, and the 1:1 format allows us to adjust timing based on your availability. Most students dedicate 8-10 hours per week.

What tools will I learn to use?

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You'll master industry-standard tools including Jira for project management, TestRail for test case management, Postman for API testing, basic SQL for database testing, and browser DevTools for debugging.

Will this help me get a QA job?

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The program includes comprehensive career support: resume building, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, and job search strategies specifically for the Indian QA market. 90% of our graduates land QA roles within 3 months.

What are the two major projects?

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Project #1: Complete testing of a web application (like OrangeHRM) with 30+ test cases. Project #2: Full-stack testing of a complex application including functional, UI, and API testing. Both projects go into your portfolio.

What are the session timings?

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Program Duration: 12 Weeks
Format: 1:1 coaching sessions via Google Meet/Zoom
Session Timings: Flexible based on your availability
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week including practice

Do I get certification upon completion?

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Yes, you'll receive an industry-recognized "Manual Testing Fundamentals Certificate" upon completion. Students who complete all projects and assessments receive a "Certificate of Excellence" with detailed skill validation.

What is the pricing structure?

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For Candidates from India:
Total Fees: ₹45,000/-
Limited Time Offer: ₹24,999/-

For Candidates Outside India:
Total Fees: USD 540
Limited Time Offer: USD 300

EMI options available. The fees include all taxes and 18% GST.

What kind of career support do you provide?

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Comprehensive career support including resume optimization, LinkedIn profile enhancement, mock technical interviews, portfolio review, and job referrals. Our career team works with you until you land your first QA role.

Who is this programme for?

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This programme is designed for fresh graduates, career changers, and working professionals who want to build or transition their career into manual testing and quality assurance.

What job roles will I be able to apply for after completing the course?

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Job roles you can apply for include: Manual Tester, QA Engineer, Test Analyst, Software Tester, QA Analyst, and Test Engineer positions across various industries.

What average salary will I get?

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Freshers can expect ₹3-5 LPA as starting salary, while experienced professionals transitioning to QA can earn ₹5-8 LPA depending on their previous experience and the company.

How do I know that this programme's curriculum is the best?

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The curriculum is designed by industry experts with 10+ years of QA experience, focuses on tools mentioned in 90% of Indian job descriptions (Jira, Postman), and includes real-world projects that match current job market needs.

What makes this curriculum unique for 1:1 coaching in India?

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Hyper-personalized pace, project-centric learning, focus on Jira and Postman (mentioned in almost every Indian QA job), dedicated career coaching, and mindset development over memorization - key differentiators from bulk training institutes.

I have more questions, where should I reach out?

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Please send us your query through email: hello@leadwithskills.com or request a callback above for personalized guidance.