🚀 Job-Ready priority and severity Skills

Master priority and severity
with Mentors from Top Startups

Master the critical concepts of priority and severity in software testing with our 12-week intensive program in India. Gain hands-on experience through real-world bug tracking scenarios, 1:1 mentorship from industry experts, and build a professional portfolio that gets you hired.

12
Weeks
6
Projects
100%
Job Support
🔥Limited seats • ₹18999
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Why This Course is Different

Don't just learn theory. Build real projects.

 

Traditional Courses

Our priority and severity Program

Learning Approach
Theory-heavy lectures
Hands-on project-based learning
Project Experience
Basic, simulated exercises
6 real-world bug tracking projects
Mentorship
Pre-recorded Q&A sessions
1:1 live mentorship from industry testers
Outcome
A certificate
A job-ready portfolio & placement support
Tools Covered
JIRA basics
JIRA, Trello, Asana, Bugzilla, and modern DevOps tools

12-Week Intensive Curriculum

Transform from beginner to professional

Month 1

Foundations of Software Testing & Bug Lifecycle

Goal: Understand core testing principles and the complete bug lifecycle from identification to resolution.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define software testing types and methodologies.
  • Master the stages of the bug/defect lifecycle.
  • Learn to write clear, actionable bug reports.
  • Understand the role of a QA engineer in Agile teams.

Key Tools & Technologies:

JIRA Excel TestRail Chrome DevTools

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction to QA & Testing Fundamentals
  • SDLC & STLC overview
  • Manual vs. Automation testing
  • Writing your first test case
Week 2: The Defect Lifecycle Deep Dive
  • From 'New' to 'Closed' - status transitions
  • Roles of Developer, Tester, and Product Manager
  • Bug report anatomy: Title, Steps, Expected vs. Actual
Week 3: Introduction to Bug Tracking Tools (JIRA)
  • Creating projects, issues, and filters
  • Workflows and custom fields
  • Basic dashboards and reporting
Week 4: Practical Bug Reporting & Assignment
  • Hands-on bug logging for a sample web application
  • Peer review of bug reports
  • Best practices for screenshots and attachments

Hands-On Project:

Project 1: Comprehensive Bug Report Portfolio
  • Deliverable: A portfolio of 15+ detailed bug reports for a provided e-commerce application, covering UI, Functional, and Content defects, logged in a JIRA instance.
Month 2

Mastering Priority & Severity in Real-World Scenarios

Goal: Expertly classify and triage bugs using priority and severity matrices to drive efficient project timelines.

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between Priority (business impact) and Severity (technical impact).
  • Apply standard classification matrices (Blocker, Critical, Major, Minor, Trivial).
  • Simulate bug triage meetings and stakeholder communication.
  • Understand how priority shifts with project phases (Sprint vs. Release).

Key Tools & Technologies:

JIRA Advanced Confluence Slack/Teams Trello

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 5: Defining Priority & Severity
  • Industry-standard definitions and examples
  • The 4x4 Priority/Severity matrix
  • Case studies: High Severity/Low Priority vs. Low Severity/High Priority
Week 6: The Bug Triage Process
  • Roles in a triage meeting
  • Setting up and running a JIRA filter for triage
  • Communication: Writing clear bug reassignment comments
Week 7: Priority in Agile & DevOps
  • Mapping bugs to user stories and sprints
  • Bug severity in CI/CD pipelines - when to block a release
  • Tools integration: JIRA with GitHub/GitLab
Week 8: Advanced Scenarios & Conflict Resolution
  • Handling disputes between Dev and QA on classification
  • Prioritizing a backlog of 100+ bugs
  • Metrics: Bug leakage, reopen rate, and their analysis

Hands-On Project:

Project 2: Bug Triage Simulation & Release Recommendation
  • Deliverable: Lead a simulated triage meeting for a bug backlog. Create a detailed report classifying bugs, justifying priority/severity, and recommending a "Go/No-Go" for a production release.
Month 3

Advanced Tools, Metrics & Career Launchpad

Goal: Leverage advanced tools, analyze QA metrics, and prepare for job interviews with a polished portfolio.

Learning Objectives:

  • Utilize advanced features in JIRA and other tracking tools.
  • Generate and interpret key QA dashboards and reports.
  • Build a compelling resume and portfolio showcasing bug analysis skills.
  • Ace QA interview questions on priority, severity, and triage.

Key Tools & Technologies:

JIRA Dashboards Power BI / Excel Charts Bugzilla Asana LinkedIn

Weekly Breakdown:

Week 9: Advanced Tooling & Automation Basics
  • JIRA automation rules for bug assignment
  • Introduction to API testing for bug detection (Postman)
  • Overview of other tools: Bugzilla, Asana, Monday.com
Week 10: QA Metrics & Reporting
  • Creating dashboards: Bug burn-down, severity distribution
  • Calculating and presenting metrics to stakeholders
  • Using data to improve team processes
Week 11: Portfolio Finalization & Resume Workshop
  • Compiling all projects into a case study format
  • Writing achievement-oriented resume bullets
  • Optimizing LinkedIn profile for QA roles
Week 12: Mock Interviews & Job Strategy
  • Mock interviews with mentors focusing on priority/severity scenarios
  • Negotiation and salary guidance for freshers & switchers
  • Action plan for the first 90 days in a QA job

Hands-On Project:

Project 3: End-to-End QA Analysis & Portfolio Presentation
  • Deliverable: A complete case study analyzing a simulated product release. Includes bug reports, triage notes, metric dashboards, and a final presentation to a simulated "product leadership team".

Real-World Projects

Build a portfolio that demonstrates expert-level understanding

E-Commerce Bug Audit

Perform end-to-end testing of a live e-commerce platform. Identify, log, and prioritize 50+ unique defects covering payment gateway, cart functionality, and user interface.

Mobile App Crash Analysis

Analyze crash reports for a fitness tracking app. Classify severity based on user impact and define priority for the development team's sprint planning.

SAAS Platform Triage Simulation

Given a backlog of 120+ bugs, conduct a triage meeting, assign priority/severity, and create a release readiness report for stakeholders.

Who Is This For?

Manual Testers

Looking to deepen their understanding of defect management and advance to QA Analyst or Lead roles.

Career Switchers

Professionals from support, operations, or other fields aiming to break into the high-growth QA industry.

Fresh Graduates

Engineering or CS graduates seeking a structured path to their first job in software testing with in-demand skills.

Agile Team Members

Developers, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters who want to master bug lifecycle for better team collaboration.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from our community, answered by our experts

What is the main difference between priority and severity?

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Severity refers to the technical impact of the bug on the system's functionality (e.g., a crash is High Severity). Priority is the business urgency for fixing it (e.g., a typo on the checkout button might be High Priority despite Low Severity). Severity is set by QA; Priority is often set by Product Management.

Do I need any coding experience for this course?

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No prior coding experience is required. This course focuses on the conceptual, analytical, and process-driven aspects of software testing and bug tracking. However, a logical mindset and attention to detail are essential.

What tools will I learn in this program?

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You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including JIRA (comprehensive), Trello, Asana, Bugzilla, TestRail for test case management, and basics of using Chrome DevTools for bug investigation.

How will this course help me get a job?

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Beyond the certificate, you will build a portfolio with 6 real-world projects that demonstrate your skills. We provide 1:1 resume reviews, mock interviews focused on QA scenarios, and job placement support through our network of hiring partners.

What is the time commitment per week?

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We recommend dedicating 10-12 hours per week. This includes 4 hours of live sessions/mentorship and 6-8 hours for self-paced learning, project work, and assignments.

Will I get a certificate?

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Yes, upon successful completion of all projects and course requirements, you will receive a verifiable digital certificate from Lead With Skills, recognized by our hiring partners.

Can I interact with the mentors directly?

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Absolutely. The program includes weekly 1:1 mentorship calls, dedicated Q&A sessions, and access to a private community channel where you can ask mentors questions directly.

What if I miss a live session?

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All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to your student dashboard within 24 hours, so you can catch up at your convenience.

What kind of projects will I work on?

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You will work on realistic projects like auditing an e-commerce site for bugs, triaging a backlog for a mobile app release, and creating a full QA metric dashboard—simulating the exact tasks of a professional QA Analyst.

Is there any installment payment option?

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Yes, we offer flexible no-cost EMI options. Please contact our admissions team via the 'Book Free Demo' button to discuss available payment plans.