Basic familiarity with software projects helps.
About this course
Learn software testing foundations and test design with free video lessons from Simplilearn. Software-development models, testing fundamentals, static and dynamic techniques, test design and management. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 7 |
| Video duration | 24m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore software-development models, testing fundamentals, static and dynamic techniques, test design and management.
- Follow the selected explanations of Testing Fundamentals, Test Design and Test Management.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as Software Development Models — What is SDLC? — Software Development Life Cycle.
- Practise independently: Create a small test plan with test cases, expected results and an example of static review.
Skills you’ll gain
- Testing Fundamentals
- Test Design
- Test Management
Course Overview
Software-development models, testing fundamentals, static and dynamic techniques, test design and management. The classroom brings together 7 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- Introduction To CTFL Training Course — Certified Tester Foundation Level
- Software Development Models — What is SDLC? — Software Development Life Cycle
- Fundamentals of Software Testing — Introduction to ISTQB — What is Testing?
- Types Of Testing Tools — How to Use Testing Tools? — CTFL Video Tutorials
- Test Design Techniques — Common Testing Terms — CTFL Tutorial Videos — CTFL Certification
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This beginner learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of software testing foundations and test design through video explanations and independent practice.
Basic familiarity with software projects helps. ISTQB/CTFL qualification is not included.
Put the lessons into practice
Create a small test plan with test cases, expected results and an example of static review.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
Use this course in a learning path
- Free Software Testing Learning PathCourse resource in this path
- Test Automation Engineer Career Path: Courses and Portfolio ProjectResource 02
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Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: Software Testing Foundations and Test Design | Beginner | Testing Fundamentals · Test Design · Test Management | 24m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: JUnit and Mockito for Java Unit Testing | Intermediate | JUnit Tests · Assertions · Mocking | 1h 41m of video; practice time is additional |
| Vue.js Projects and Unit Testing: Free Course | Intermediate | Vue.js · Components · Project development | 13h 51m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
Basic familiarity with software projects helps. ISTQB/CTFL qualification is not included.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 24m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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