How To Start A Career In Software Testing

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🚀 Why Software Testing is Still a Hot Career in 2025

Every app, website, or platform you use today has gone through testing and guess what? Behind it are skilled QA Engineers ensuring quality, performance and user trust. In 2025, testing is more critical than ever, especially with automation, AI, and security testing trends on the rise.


👩‍💻 Who Should Learn Software Testing?

It’s beginner friendly, with zero coding required at the start. It’s ideal for:

  • Graduates from BCA, MCA, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc

  • Non-programmers who want to enter IT

  • Freshers who want a career with fewer tech hurdles but high growth

  • Working professionals in BPO/KPO roles switching to tech


🔍 What Will You Learn in a Good QA Course?

At CodeKredit, here’s what we cover from Day 1:

✔️ Manual Testing Fundamentals
✔️ Bug Reporting (JIRA, Bugzilla)
✔️ SDLC, STLC, Agile Models
✔️ Test Case Writing & Execution
✔️ Automation Testing Tools
   Selenium WebDriver
   Java Basics for Testing
   TestNG, Maven, Jenkins
✔️ Live Testing Projects (Web + Mobile Apps)


💼 Career Path After Training

Once trained, you can apply for:

  • Software Tester (Manual/Automation)

  • QA Analyst / QA Engineer

  • Test Lead (after 2–3 years)

  • Performance/Security Tester (with specialization)


💰 Salary Range in India & Abroad

  • India (Entry-Level): ₹3.5–₹6.5 LPA

  • Mid-Level (2–4 yrs): ₹6.5–₹12 LPA

  • Abroad (US, UK, Canada): $65K–$110K


🛠️ How to Get Started (Step-by-Step)

  1. Start with manual testing basics

  2. Learn to write test cases & use bug tools

  3. Get hands-on with Selenium + Java

  4. Join live project-based training

  5. Build a resume + prep for QA interviews

  6. Apply confidently with mock interview prep


❓ Manual vs Automation Which One to Choose?

Start with manual if you’re a beginner. Move to automation in your 2nd or 3rd month that’s how most actual world testers grow.


🧠 Final Thoughts

Software Testing is an amazing launchpad if you want to enter IT without heavy coding. The job market is strong, growth is steady, and if you master both manual + automation tools, you’ll be in high demand across domains.


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