Yes. You will work through a simulated project, practicing everything from test planning to execution and final reflection.

It simulates actual QA responsibilities, giving you the confidence to contribute to teams and manage end-to-end testing tasks in real projects.

You will use simple tools such as spreadsheets, IDE logs, and defect templates, which can easily translate to professional QA tools later.

Yes. You will learn QA’s role in Agile sprints, continuous delivery pipelines, and how to embed testing into every stage of development.

Yes. You will explore how QA integrates with DevOps workflows, including pipelines, test automation, and feedback-driven improvement.

You will be assessed through planning exercises, execution tasks, defect reporting, and reflection on lessons learned.

Not completely. It is meant for learners who have already completed foundational QA and testing courses in the specialization.

QA metrics measure quality outcomes such as defect density and test coverage, helping teams make data-driven decisions for improvement.

You will practice documentation, communication, and feedback loops, which mirror real collaboration between QA teams and developers.

It provides a project you can showcase in interviews or portfolios, demonstrating practical skills and readiness for QA roles.

After completing this specialization, you can pursue advanced certifications or roles in QA automation, performance testing, or DevOps QA.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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