How to Become a Software Tester

Book excerpt: To become a solid tester requires a lot of hands-on experience. You cannot get that by reading without practicing. This course was created to give everyone an opportunity to gain that experience, without paying the thousands of dollars usually spent for a comparable education in testing. The approach is targeted towards the practical aspects of testing, using everyday situations and real-life situations to illustrate the examples. There is no excessive theory, but rather copious practice exercises through a dedicated online website. This self-study practical course includes a textbook guide that walks students through the concepts with useful advice, and a series of online exercises that ensure they learn how to work out real-world problems. Students progress at their own pace, and even beginners can gain the skills needed to perform software testing and quality assurance in just weeks. Ultimately, it s all about getting a job that can change your life. People don t pass software tester interviews by saying "I read about it" but by saying "I did it" and "I can demonstrate exactly how."