Learn Software Engineering Online: Free Course with AI Tutor & Certificate
You'll start by mastering the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) to identify and track defects before they reach users. This free 13-hour course includes 72 video lessons covering Agile testing, white-box techniques, and non-functional testing. By the end, you'll know how to build automated testing frameworks.
What you'll learn in this Software Engineering course
Five concrete outcomes you'll walk away with, each mapped to modules in the curriculum below.
Understand the fundamentals of software testing and its importance in the development process.
Gain knowledge of different software development life cycle models and their application.
Learn the software testing life cycle and its various stages, including requirement analysis, test planning, execution, and closure.
Develop skills in identifying and tracking defects, understanding bug life cycle, severity, and priority.
Acquire knowledge of agile testing methodologies, including testing in Scrum, test-driven development, and continuous testing and integration.
Familiarize yourself with different types of software testing, such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, and more.
Understand the concepts and techniques of manual testing, including white box, black box, and grey box testing.
Gain insights into non-functional testing, including performance, usability, and compatibility testing.
Learn about performance testing techniques, including load testing, stress testing, scalability testing, and stability testing.
Familiarize yourself with various testing techniques, such as error guessing, boundary value analysis, and equivalence partitioning.
Gain knowledge of white-box and black-box testing techniques, including decision tables, all-pair testing, cause-effect graphs, and state transition.
Explore different testing tools, including test management, defect tracking, performance testing, test data management, test automation, and reporting and metrics.
Software Engineering course syllabus
01 Introduction To Software Testing
- What is Software Testing?
- Why is Software Testing Important?
- Who Does Software Testing?
- Priniciples of Software Testing
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
02 Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- What is SDLC?
- What are the 6 phases of the SDLC?
- Waterfall model
- Spiral model
- Verification and validation model
- Prototype model
- Hybrid model
03 Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Requirement Analysis
- Test Plan Creation
- Environment setup
- Test case Execution
- Test Cycle Closure
04 Defect and Issues in Tracking
- What is Bug in Software Testing?
- Bug Life Cycle
- Severity and Priority
- Test Environment
- Defect Management Process
05 Agile Testing
- Agile Testing Methodologies
- Testing In Scrum
- Test-Driven Development (Tdd)
- Software Testing Best Practices
- Code Review And Code Quality
- Continuous Testing And Continuous Integration
06 Types of Software Testing - Part 1
- What are the various levels of software testing?
- What is Unit Testing?
- What is Integration Testing?
- What is System Testing?
- What is Acceptance Testing?
- What is Test Maturity Model?
- What are the five levels of the test maturity model?
07 Types of Software Testing - Part 2
- Smoke Testing
- Sanity Testing
- Regression Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- Exploratory Testing
- Adhoc Testing
- Security Testing
- Globalization Testing
08 Types of Manual Testing
- White Box Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Grey Box Testing
- Functional Testing
- Non-Functional Testing
09 Types of Non-Functional Testing
- Performance Testing
- Usability Testing
- Compatibility Testing
10 Types of Performance Testing
- Load Testing Using JMeter
- Stress Testing Using JMeter
- Scalibility Testing
- Stability Testing
11 Testing Techniques
- Error Guessing
- Boundary Value Analysis
- Equivalence Portioning
12 White-Box and Black-Box Techniques
- Decision Table
- All-Pair Testing
- Cause-Effect Graph
- State Transition
13 Testing Tools
- Test Management Tools
- Defect Tracking Tools
- Performance Testing Tools
- Test Data Management Tools
- Test Automation Tools
- Test Reporting And Metrics
- Test Summary Report
- Test Progress Report
- Test Metrics And Measurements
Real-world projects you'll work on
Practice the exact kind of work Software Engineering professionals do on the job.
Automated Testing Framework Implementation for Global Tech Giant
Agile Testing and Continuous Integration Implementation for Leading Startup
Performance Testing and Optimization for Top E-commerce Company
Test Management and Reporting System Development for Innovative Software Firm
Skills you'll gain
Add these to your LinkedIn profile and resume the day you finish.
Who should take this Software Engineering course?
And exactly what you need before starting (spoiler: almost nothing).
This course is for
- College students in India looking to enter the IT industry as QA engineers.
- Career switchers who want to move into software testing without prior coding experience.
- Working developers wanting a better understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle.
- Freelancers looking to offer manual and automated testing services to clients.
Prerequisites
- No prior software testing experience is required to start this course.
- Basic familiarity with computers and how web applications work.
- A stable internet connection to watch the video lessons.
How learning works on LearnTube
The structure of a bootcamp, the price of free.
AI curates your path
Our AI picks the top 1% of video content for each topic and arranges it into a structured, goal-based curriculum. No more tutorial roulette.
Learn, then get quizzed
After every lesson, your AI tutor asks you a question and gives personalised feedback on your answer, so gaps get fixed immediately.
Finish with proof
Complete the course, build the capstone project, and claim a certificate recognised by 900+ hiring partners.
A complete Software Engineering course: free, structured and job-focused
You'll learn how to catch software bugs before they ruin a user's day by mastering the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). This course starts with the basics in Introduction To Software Testing and moves quickly into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You'll then explore how to manage Defect and Issues in Tracking. We cover everything from Agile Testing to Types of Manual Testing, ensuring you know exactly how to evaluate code quality.
As you progress through the 13 modules, you'll get hands-on experience with real-world scenarios. You will complete four practical projects, including an Automated Testing Framework Implementation for Global Tech Giant and Performance Testing and Optimization for Top E-commerce Company. These projects let you apply White-Box and Black-Box Techniques directly to situations you'll face at work. The curriculum also covers Types of Non-Functional Testing and Types of Performance Testing, so you understand load, stress, and scalability testing inside out.
LearnTube makes studying easy and interactive. We curate the best YouTube video lessons and pair them with an AI tutor that gives you a quick quiz after every single lesson. You can learn entirely for free at your own pace. If you want to prove your new skills to employers, a verified certificate is available as an optional paid add-on. With 72 lessons and about 13 hours of content, you'll finish with a strong foundation in modern testing tools and techniques.
Jobs you can target after learning Software Engineering
Software Engineering is a gateway skill for some of the fastest-growing roles in tech.
Executes manual and automated test cases to find software defects before release.
Designs testing strategies and maintains test automation frameworks for product teams.
Evaluates system stability and scalability under heavy user load.
Monitors the software development process to ensure the final product meets quality standards.
Typical entry-level salary ranges in India as of August 2026. Actual compensation varies by city, company and experience.
Earn a Software Engineering certificate employers recognise
Finish the course and claim a certificate you can share anywhere.
- Learn 100% free: every lesson, quiz and the AI tutor cost nothing
- Claim your certificate when you complete the course (an optional paid add-on)
- Recognised by 900+ hiring partners across India
- One click to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume
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Frequently asked questions
Everything learners ask before starting this Software Engineering course.
What kind of jobs can I get after finishing this?
You can work as a QA Tester, Software Testing Engineer, or Quality Assurance Analyst. Entry-level salaries in India for these roles typically range from ₹3 to ₹6 LPA depending on the company and your technical skills.
Can I learn on my phone and at my own pace?
Yes. The platform is entirely self-paced and mobile-friendly. You can watch the video lessons and take the AI tutor quizzes whenever you have free time, making it easy to fit studying into your daily schedule.
How long will it take to complete the curriculum?
The material takes about 13 hours to finish. Since it includes 72 video lessons and 13 modules, most learners complete it within two to three weeks by studying an hour a day.
What practical projects will I build?
You will complete four real-world projects. These include implementing an automated testing framework for a tech giant and optimizing performance testing for an e-commerce company, giving you a strong portfolio for job applications.
Is a background in programming required to start?
No prior coding experience is needed. The lessons begin with the absolute basics, starting with 'What is Software Testing?', and gradually introduce you to more advanced concepts like white-box techniques and performance testing tools.
Do I have to pay for the certificate?
Learning the material is completely free. If you want a verified certificate to add to your resume or LinkedIn profile, it is available as an optional paid add-on once you finish all the modules.
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