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QA Management

Lead quality teams. Master Test Strategy creation, defect management, metrics analysis, and hiring effective QA talent.

Moving from tester to manager requires a shift in thinking. This course focuses on QA Leadership. You will learn to write comprehensive Test Strategies and Plans. Master defect lifecycles and triage processes. We dive into defining meaningful KPIs (Defect Density, Escape Rate) to measure quality, not just activity. Learn to manage resources, hire the right talent (Manual vs Auto), and advocate for quality in C-suite conversations.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    QA Strategy
    Defining scope, tools, and approach for projects.
  • 2
    Metrics that Matter
    Measuring quality vs just counting bugs.
  • 3
    Defect Management
    Triage, severity vs priority, and lifecycles.
  • 4
    Resource Mgmt
    Balancing manual, auto, and outsourced teams.
  • 5
    Agile Leadership
    Integrating QA into Scrum and DevOps flows.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$130k - $180k

Career Paths

QA Manager $130k-$170k
Head of Quality $150k-$200k
Release Manager $120k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Develop comprehensive Test Strategies and Plans
Define and track QA metrics (KPIs) effectively
Manage defect triage and release go/no-go decisions
Hire and mentor high-performing QA teams
Implement process improvements in Agile/DevOps environments

Skills You Will Gain

QA Strategy Team Leadership Metrics Analysis Process Improvement Risk Management

Who Is This For

QA Leads
Test Managers
Directors of Quality

Prerequisites

Senior QA Experience

QA Management FAQs

Tools?

Focus is on process, using Jira/TestRail.

Coding?

No, but understanding automation helps manage it.

Agile?

Yes, modern QA management is agile-centric.

Soft skills?

Crucial for negotiating timelines and quality.

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