Onion Training’s Software Testing Masterclass offers DofE participants a flexible, self-paced online course to build real digital and employability skills, and is suitable for Bronze Award participants.

This 26-hour programme introduces the vital role of software testing in modern technology teams. It is highly valuable for participants wanting a tech route without coding, as well as future developers and techies who want to understand how real software development teams work.

No tech background or tech knowledge needed.

Through 200+ lessons, quizzes and practical exercises, you will explore software quality, Agile working, test planning, defect management and much more.

Key areas you will develop include:

– Analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving
– Critical analysis and edge-case thinking
– Data investigation and logical reasoning
– Professional technical communication and clear reporting
– Cross-functional teamwork and agile communication
– Structured technical writing
– Time management through independent, self-directed study
– Industry tools and methodology awareness
– Attention to detail and quality focus

The masterclass distils decades of industry expertise into beginner-friendly lessons with real-time progress tracking and lifetime access to all material and future courses. Linking learning to meaningful career pathways, it provides an excellent foundation for digital apprenticeships or IT careers, moving beyond classroom theory into real-world practice.