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      Starweaver

      Customer Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Status: Free Trial
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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technical Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Music, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, Usability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      908 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Quality Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Dataflow, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hive, Tensorflow

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      792 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Estate, Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management, Market Trend, Asset Management, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Planning, Branding, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Product Planning, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Promotional Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Customer Insights

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Version Control, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Alberta

      A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Solution Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software testing courses

    • Customer Relationship Management: Starweaver
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
    • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
    • Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation : Rice University
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University

    Why Learn Software Testing?

    Software testing is the process of evaluating code and systems to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. It plays a key role in software development by identifying bugs, verifying functionality, and improving user experience. Learning software testing can help you build essential skills for quality assurance and contribute to delivering better digital products.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Testing

    Top courses include Introduction to Software Testing from the University of Minnesota and testing-focused modules in programs like the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization. These courses cover manual and automated testing, test-driven development, and testing frameworks.‎

    Yes. Many software testing courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to view lectures and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to design test cases, identify bugs, automate tests, and understand different testing types—such as unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Some courses also include hands-on practice with tools like Selenium or JUnit.‎

    Not necessarily. Some courses introduce testing concepts without requiring coding knowledge, making them accessible to beginners. However, if you plan to learn automated testing or test scripts, some basic programming experience—often in Python or Java—can be helpful.‎

    Yes. Software testing is a critical part of the development process, and QA roles are in demand across tech companies. A Coursera course or certificate can help you build relevant skills, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for entry-level testing or quality assurance roles.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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