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What kind of knowledge should I have to find a job as a software tester?
- July 30, 2021
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Software tester needs to possess knowledge of software testing methodology, test management, test automation, SQL, UNIX, and more. For example, CF109 “Software QA and Software Testing” program from Hitek Computer School provides enough knowledge to successfully pass an interview and start working as a software tester (or equivalent job title). And while software testing as a separate profession is relatively new, there is a well-defined set of skills and knowledge for the Software Tester profession. Please take a look at the table below:
| Knowledge and Skills | Description | Note |
| Windows OS | Working knowledge of Windows Operating System is required | Pre-requisite for the CF109 course |
| MS Word/Excel | Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel is required | Pre-requisite for the CF109 course |
| Software Testing Methodology | That subject covers the place of the Software Testing in Software Development Life cycle, various types and levels of testing and testing techniques | Covered by the course |
| Defect Tracking | That subject covers procedural knowledge of finding, reporting, and tracking software errors. Defect Tracking Software is learned | Covered by the course |
| Test Plan and Test Cases | That subject teaches students how to design and write a state of the art Test Plans and Test cases. Test Management Software is learned | Covered by the course |
| Test Automation | That subject teaches students to work with Test Automation tools for Functional/Regression and Performance/Stress Testing. Various automation tools are learned | Covered by the course |
| Software Architecture | That subject introduces students to different types of Software Architecture | Covered by the course |
| Relational Databases and SQL | That subject introduces students to relational databases and Structured Query Language | Covered by the course |
| UNIX operation system | That subject introduces students to basic Shell commands and vi editor | Covered by the course |
| Virtual Machines | That subject introduce students to the world of virtual machines. Virtualization software is learned | Covered by the course |
| Introduction to Programming | Introduction to programming is an integral part of Test Automation lessons | Covered by the course |
| Practical experience in Software testing | Every student is entitled to internship – practical work as Software Tester | The internship provided by the school |
Oleg Vertlib, Director of Hitek Computer School https://hitekschool.com
Hitek Computer School provides Software QA&Testing Education from 2007