QA Automation Using Selenium: From Basics to Advanced

Course Overview

Welcome to “QA Automation Using Selenium: From Basics to Advanced,” an in-depth course designed for aspiring QA professionals and software testers who want to master the art of automation testing using one of the industry’s leading tools — Selenium. This course provides a comprehensive learning experience that guides participants through the essential concepts and practical skills needed to effectively automate web application testing.

As software development continues to evolve, the demand for efficient, reliable testing methods has intensified. This course equips you with a solid understanding of automation testing fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and the Java programming language, setting the stage for learning Selenium.

Launch your career in QA Automation using Selenium by developing in-demand skills and become job-ready in 30 hours or less.

Highlights
Upgrade your career with top notch training

• Enhance Your Skills: Gain invaluable training that prepares you for success.
• Instructor-Led Training: Engage in interactive sessions that include hands-on exercises for practical experience.
• Flexible Online Format: Participate in the course from the comfort of your home or office.
• Accessible Learning Platform: Access course content on any device through our Learning Management System (LMS).
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a schedule that accommodates your personal and professional commitments.
• Job Assistance: Benefit from comprehensive support, including resume preparation and mock interviews to help you secure a position in the industry.

Outcomes 
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with:

• Understanding of Automation Testing: Develop a solid foundation in the principles and benefits of automation testing, recognizing how it enhances the software development life cycle.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming: Gain insights into object-oriented programming concepts and their application in automation testing, enabling you to write cleaner and more maintainable code.
• Core Java Skills: Acquire fundamental Java programming skills, including data types, control structures, and exception handling, which are essential for writing automation scripts.
• Knowledge of REST APIs: Understand the fundamentals of RESTful services and how to interact with them, using tools for testing and automating API workflows.
• TestNG Framework Expertise: Learn to configure and utilize the TestNG framework for organizing and executing test cases, including the use of annotations and generating reports.
• Hands-On Experience with Selenium: Gain practical experience with Selenium components, including Selenium IDE and Selenium WebDriver, to automate web application testing.
• WebDriver Proficiency: Develop skills in locating web elements and performing actions using Selenium WebDriver, including handling dynamic elements and implementing waits.
• Selenium Grid Knowledge: Understand how to set up and use Selenium Grid for parallel test execution across different environments and browsers, enhancing testing efficiency.
• Test Case Development: Learn best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test cases, emphasizing reusability and scalability.
• Portfolio Development: Build a portfolio of automation testing projects that showcase your skills and experiences, making you competitive in the job market.
• Career-Readiness in QA Automation: Prepare to pursue career opportunities in QA automation, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in roles like QA Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, or Software Tester.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Enhance your problem-solving capabilities through hands-on projects, allowing you to troubleshoot and address issues that arise during test automation.

Key Learnings

• Understand the principles and benefits of automation testing and how it enhances software quality and testing efficiency.
• Gain familiarity with key OOP principles such as classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism, and learn how they apply to automation testing.
• Develop foundational skills in Java programming, including data types, operators, control flow, and exception handling, essential for writing automation scripts.
• Learn how to interact with RESTful APIs, understand the principles of REST, and perform API testing using automation tools.
• Discover how to utilize the TestNG framework for organizing and executing test cases, using assertions, and generating test reports for effective test management.
• Explore the components of the Selenium suite, including Selenium IDE and Selenium WebDriver, and
• understand their roles in automation testing.
• Get practical experience using Selenium IDE for recording and playing back test scripts and creating simple test cases.
• Learn how to interact with web elements using different locating strategies (ID, name, class, XPath, CSS selectors) and perform actions such as clicking, typing, and navigating.
• Understand how to set up Selenium Grid for executing tests across multiple browsers and systems in parallel, optimizing the testing process.
• Learn best practices for structuring and writing automated test cases, including the use of design patterns such as the Page Object Model (POM).
• Develop problem-solving abilities to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues encountered during test automation.
• Create a portfolio of automation testing projects showcasing your skills, which can be presented to potential employers during job applications.

Pre-requisites

• A basic knowledge of Computer systems and MS Office applications such as MS Word and MS Excel.
• A basic understanding of Manual testing is preferred though not mandatory.

Job roles and career paths

• This training will equip you for the following job roles and career paths:
• QA Automation Engineer
• Test Automation Developer
• Selenium Test Engineer
• Automation Test Lead
• Quality Assurance Analyst

QA Automation Using Selenium: From Basics to Advanced

The demand for skills in QA automation using Selenium is steadily increasing as organizations strive to enhance their software quality and accelerate release cycles. With the growing complexity of software applications and the need for efficient testing methodologies, companies are actively seeking professionals who can effectively integrate automation into their quality assurance processes. As a result, individuals who complete a course in QA automation with Selenium are well-positioned to meet this demand, making them appealing candidates for various roles in the software testing and quality assurance industries. The combination of automation expertise and proficiency in Selenium allows graduates to contribute significantly to improving testing efficiency and ensuring high-quality software delivery