C-DAC Opens Registration for Certificate Course in Software Testing for September 2025 Batch

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has announced that the online registration for its Certificate Course in Software Testing for the September 2025 batch is open. This course is offered by C-DAC's Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS) and is suitable for those who want to build a solid foundation in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Course Highlights

The Certificate Course in Software Testing (CCST) by CDAC includes both theory and hands-on lab sessions and focuses on real-time software testing practices. It is a classroom-based course and is of six months' duration. 

Please note that candidates must maintain a minimum of 85% attendance and meet the specified academic criteria to be eligible for the Course End Examination (CEE). Only those who fulfil all the mentioned criteria and pass the exam will be awarded a C-DAC Certificate in Software Testing.

What You Will Learn

Students will gain practical knowledge in:

• Operating System and Software Engineering Concepts
• Programming Concepts
• Fundamentals of Testing
• Automation Testing Frameworks and Tools
• Selenium: Basics and Beyond
• Software Quality Assurance and Latest Industry Trends 

Course Fees

The course fee for CCST is INR 72,000 + 18% GST

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the Certificate Course in Software Testing, applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in any of the following degrees from a recognised University -

• BCA, B.Sc. (CS/IT/Electronics)
• BE/B.Tech or equivalent
• M.Sc./MS in CS/IT/Electronics
• MCA, MCM
• Postgraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics