What you’ll learn
By completing the Certified Software Tester Professional course, you’ll gain both theoretical foundations and practical expertise in modern testing environments, including:
Understanding software testing principles, processes, and techniques
Using Jira for issue tracking and Agile project collaboration
Applying test design techniques (black-box, white-box, and experience-based)
Conducting static testing and reviews
Planning, executing, and reporting tests across the SDLC
Identifying, documenting, and managing defects effectively
Developing professional skills for teamwork and communication
Exploring test automation tools and CI/CD integration
Lumify Learn at Lumify Work
Lumify Learn makes it possible for anyone, anywhere, to get started in IT. Whether it's cyber security courses, AI courses, website development courses, or an IT course, Lumify Learn can deliver them all. All you need is a laptop and a wifi connection, as all their courses are designed to be studied exclusively online.
Lumify Learn is part of the Lumify Group, helping people master technological change for over three decades.
Who is the course for?
The Certified Software Tester course is ideal for beginners or career changers who have little to no background in IT or programming. This software testing course starts with the fundamentals, helping you understand how testing fits into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and why quality assurance (QA) is essential to every software project.
Through step-by-step QA training, you’ll learn key concepts such as test planning, defect management, test design techniques, and the basics of automation testing. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with tools like Jira and explore how professional testers work within Agile teams.
Because the program is 100% online and self-paced, beginners can learn comfortably at their own speed while building confidence and practical skills. By the end, you’ll be ready to earn your software tester certification and begin your career in quality assurance with Lumify Learn’s industry-recognised support and mentoring.
Course subjects
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation
An internationally recognised certification that teaches the core principles of software testing. It helps you understand how to plan and run tests, find and report bugs, and improve software quality. This certification is the perfect for anyone looking to start a career in software testing or quality assurance.
Software Tester Practical Essentials
Helps you build the hands-on skills needed for real testing jobs. You’ll learn how Agile teams work, how to use Jira to track projects and defects, and how to test mobile apps effectively. This module gives you the practical experience and confidence to start working as a software tester in real-world projects.
Prerequisites
The course requires no prerequisites; even if you are brand new to IT, with the right attitude and appetite to learn, you will be able to join the course.
While there are no prerequisites for the course, you will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection.
Lumify Learn accepts no responsibility for personal electronic devices that are utilised for the course and undertakes no responsibility to investigate their damage.
THIRD PARTY REGISTRATION
Lumify Work promotes courses which are delivered by Lumify Learn; both companies are part of the EdventureCo Group. This arrangement requires Lumify Work to provide your details to Lumify Learn for course and/or exam registration purposes.
Terms & Conditions
The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.
