COURSE CURRICULUM

This graduate certificate program in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering is designed to develop your skills in software development and deepen your understanding of quality assurance from various perspectives, including those of the end user, developer, and business. In Level 1, you will begin with foundational courses such as Career Management and Conestoga 101, alongside essential technical courses like High-Quality Software Programming, Software Testing Tools, Software Testing Methodologies, Software Engineering Principles, and Modern Automated Testing. These courses build a strong base in programming, testing techniques, and engineering principles needed to ensure software quality. In Level 2, you will advance your knowledge with specialized courses such as User Experience Evaluation, Non-Functional Testing, Security Testing, Database Testing, and a Software Quality Applications Lab. These courses emphasize critical aspects of software quality assurance, including usability, performance, security, and database integrity, as well as providing practical, hands-on experience in applying quality concepts in real-world scenarios. The program’s comprehensive approach, combining theory with applied learning, prepares you for a career in the in-demand field of software quality assurance and test engineering. With opportunities for an optional co-op work term, students gain valuable industry experience, positioning themselves to meet the needs of employers seeking skilled professionals who can ensure the development and maintenance of high-quality, reliable software systems.