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    Quality assurance courses can help you learn how to test products, monitor processes, and ensure that outcomes meet established standards of quality.

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    Find the Best Quality Assurance Course for Your Goals

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      Berklee

      Electronic Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, File Management, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Creativity, Peer Review, Electronic Media, Automation, Design Software, Editing, Patch Management, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Database Design, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Jupyter, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Brainstorming, Travel Arrangements, Innovation, Scenario Testing, Problem Solving, Application Development, Collaboration, Data Quality

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Methodology

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Business Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Modeling, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Decision Tree Learning, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Proofreading, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Presentations, Writing, Editing, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Review, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, File Management, Integration Testing

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Verification And Validation, Interactive Design, Application Frameworks, Code Review, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Program Development, Software Architecture, Content Creation, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Closure, Project Implementation, Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Management, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI Agents

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular quality assurance courses

    • Electronic Music Production: Berklee
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
    • Data Science Methodology: IBM
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM

    Why Learn Quality Assurance?

    Quality assurance (QA) is the process of ensuring that products, services, or systems meet defined standards of reliability and performance. It plays a critical role in software development, manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond. Learning QA can help you build skills to identify issues, improve processes, and contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Assurance

    Top QA-related courses include Software Testing and Automation from the University of Minnesota and Foundations of Software Testing and Validation from the University of Leeds. These programs cover software QA, test automation, quality control, and process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and ISO standards.‎

    Yes. Many quality assurance courses offer a free audit option, which lets you access video lessons and readings at no cost. If you want a certificate or graded assignments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    QA courses teach you how to develop test plans, identify and fix defects, ensure product quality, and apply industry standards. Depending on the course, you may also learn about automated testing tools, quality frameworks, documentation, and performance testing.‎

    Not necessarily. Many QA fundamentals courses are designed for beginners and explain quality principles in both technical and non-technical contexts. However, courses focused on software QA may require basic programming knowledge or familiarity with development environments.‎

    Yes. QA skills are in demand in industries like software development, manufacturing, healthcare, and engineering. Completing a QA course or certificate on Coursera can help you build job-ready skills, understand quality standards, and prepare for roles in quality control, testing, or process improvement.‎

    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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