he primary objectives of the course are to establish a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies; to train students in professional test design techniques, including the creation of test cases, suites, and bug reports; to Develop technical proficiency in using Browser DevTools, SQL for data validation, and Git for version control; to equip students

with the skills to design and implement automated test scripts using the Pytest
framework and Selenium.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply fundamental testing principles to evaluate software quality effectively; to design comprehensive test documentation, including Checklists, Test Cases, and Bug Reports with appropriate severity and priority; to perform functional, non-functional, cross-browser, and API testing using industry-standard tools like Postman; to write efficient automated tests in Python, utilizing assertions, fixtures, and parametrization; to automate complex UI scenarios and manage web interactions using Locators (XPath/CSS).

The course is organized according to a modular approach and consists of two logically complete modules. Module I, Fundamentals & SDLC, focuses on the theoretical foundations of QA, manual testing techniques, web technologies, and database validation. It covers essential topics such as Bug Management, SQL, and API testing fundamentals. Module II, Test Automation with Python and Selenium, transitions into the technical implementation of automated testing. This module develops programming proficiency in Python and focuses on the practical application of the Selenium WebDriver for UI automation. Each topic includes lectures providing theoretical instruction, laboratory (practical) classes ensuring a hands-on approach to learning and independent student work. Final assessment is conducted in the form of a final project or examination.