Description
Course Name: Certificate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance (IT Sector)
Course Id: CIQCQAIT/Q0101.
Eligibility: Graduation or equivalent is required.
Objective: The Certificate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance (IT Sector) course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in maintaining and improving the quality of software and IT services. It focuses on software testing, quality assurance frameworks, and industry best practices to ensure the delivery of reliable and high-performance IT solutions.
Duration: Three Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to QA/QC in the IT Sector
Overview of QA and QC in software and IT services, Difference between software QA and QC, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Importance of quality in IT products and services, Role of QA/QC engineers in IT teams, Common causes of software defects, Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps approaches, Quality attributes (usability, reliability, performance), Overview of ISO 9001 and CMMI in IT, Ethical practices and client satisfaction in QA.
Module 2: Software Testing Fundamentals
Types of software testing (manual and automated), Functional vs non-functional testing, Unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing, Black box and white box testing, Regression and sanity testing, Smoke testing procedures, Test case development and execution, Defect life cycle and bug tracking, Entry and exit criteria in testing, Tools for test case management (TestRail, Zephyr).
Module 3: Quality Assurance Methodologies and Standards
Total Quality Management (TQM) in IT, Implementation of ISO standards in software QA, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Quality audits and process reviews, Quality planning and assurance documents, Internal quality reviews and walkthroughs, Risk management in QA processes, Key Process Indicators (KPIs) in IT QA, Quality Control vs Quality Assurance responsibilities, Role of QA in service-level agreements (SLAs).
Module 4: Automation Testing Tools and Techniques
Introduction to automation testing, Benefits and limitations of test automation, Selenium WebDriver basics and scripting, Automation frameworks (keyword, data-driven, hybrid), Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing (CI/CT), Testing in Agile and DevOps environments, Test automation lifecycle, Tools overview: JUnit, TestNG, Jenkins, LoadRunner, Using GitHub/GitLab for test code versioning, Writing maintainable and reusable test scripts.
Module 5: Software Quality Metrics and Reporting
Defect density and severity tracking, Mean time to failure and mean time to repair, Requirements traceability matrix (RTM), Performance testing metrics, Code coverage and test coverage metrics, Customer satisfaction and user acceptance criteria, Preparing quality reports and dashboards, Root cause analysis and CAPA in IT QA, Incident and change management logs, Software documentation best practices.
Module 6: Real-world QA Practices and Professional Skills
Working in cross-functional QA teams, Communicating QA findings to stakeholders, Time and resource management in testing, Case studies from IT and software projects, Developing quality mindset in teams, Interview preparation for QA/QC roles in IT, Latest trends in QA: AI testing, cloud testing, Testing cybersecurity and compliance, Career paths in software QA/QC, Freelancing and consulting opportunities in IT QA.
💻 Certificate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance (IT Sector)
This certificate focuses on software testing, process quality, documentation, and compliance standards in the Information Technology (IT) industry. It trains candidates in QA/QC principles applicable to software development, application testing, and IT service delivery.
🎯 Career Opportunities in IT Sector (QA/QC)
1. Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst
Role: Develop and execute test plans, identify bugs, and ensure software meets requirements.
Tools: JIRA, TestRail, Selenium
Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 LPA (Freshers), ₹7 – ₹10+ LPA (Experienced)
2. Manual Tester
Role: Perform test case execution, defect reporting, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Industries: IT services, startups, e-commerce
Salary: ₹2.5 – ₹5.5 LPA
3. Automation Test Engineer
Role: Develop scripts and use automation tools (Selenium, Appium, Cypress) to test software.
Industries: Product-based companies, FinTech, EdTech
Salary: ₹4 – ₹8.5 LPA
4. QA Documentation & Compliance Officer
Role: Maintain software test records, audit trails, compliance reports (ISO, CMMI).
Industries: SaaS companies, Tech MNCs
Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 LPA
5. IT Quality Control Coordinator
Role: Coordinate QA processes across development teams, manage version control and release checklists.
Industries: DevOps & Agile teams in large enterprises
Salary: ₹3 – ₹6.5 LPA
6. Performance & Load Tester
Role: Test systems for performance under different loads using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner.
Industries: E-commerce, Banking, Cloud Platforms
Salary: ₹4 – ₹8+ LPA
7. Software QA Trainer / Intern
Role: Entry-level role assisting in testing and quality checks under senior QA teams.
Salary: ₹1.8 – ₹3.5 LPA (Freshers/Interns)
🏢 Top Hiring Industries
Software Development & Product Companies
IT Service Providers (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra)
SaaS & Cloud Service Companies
E-commerce Platforms (Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho)
Banking & FinTech Solutions
Healthcare IT & EdTech Firms
📈 Career Progression Path
| Career Stage | Position | Salary Range (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Manual Tester, QA Trainee | ₹2.5 – ₹4.5 LPA |
| Mid-Level | Automation Tester, QA Analyst | ₹5 – ₹9 LPA |
| Senior | QA Lead, Test Manager, Quality Head | ₹10 – ₹20+ LPA |
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