Course Description: The Comprehensive Automated Testing course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively automate software testing processes. This course is suitable for beginners looking to enter the field of automated testing as well as experienced professionals aiming to enhance their automation skills. Through a combination of theory, hands-on practice, and real-world examples, participants will gain a solid foundation in automated testing principles, tools, and best practices.

Course Duration: 6 weeks (flexible learning schedule)

Course Syllabus:

Week 1: Introduction to Automated Testing

• Understanding the benefits and challenges of automated testing
• Automation testing vs. manual testing
• Overview of popular automated testing tools and frameworks
• Setting up the test automation environment

Week 2: Test Automation Fundamentals

• Introduction to scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, Java)
• Understanding test automation frameworks
• Identifying suitable test cases for automation
• Introduction to version control systems (e.g., Git)

Week 3: Test Automation Frameworks

• Keyword-driven testing frameworks
• Data-driven testing frameworks
• Behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks
• Hybrid test automation frameworks

Week 4: Web Application Testing Automation

• Automating web UI testing using Selenium WebDriver
• Handling web elements, forms, and pop-ups
• Implementing synchronization and waits in test scripts
• Cross-browser and cross-platform testing automation

Week 5: API Testing Automation

• Introduction to API testing and its importance
• Automation tools for API testing (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• Writing API test scripts using RESTful APIs
• Handling authentication, headers, and request/response validation

Week 6: Test Framework Development and Reporting

• Designing modular and reusable test frameworks
• Generating comprehensive test reports and metrics
• Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) integration
• Best practices for maintaining and enhancing test automation suites

Course Delivery:

• Instructor-led lectures and demonstrations
• Hands-on exercises and assignments
• Real-world case studies and examples
• Q&A sessions and discussion forums
• Access to necessary tools and software
• Additional resources for further self-study

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of software testing concepts
• Familiarity with any programming language (Python, Java preferred but not mandatory)
• Prior experience with manual testing is beneficial

Target Audience:

• Software testers, QA engineers, and test analysts
• Test automation engineers
• Software developers interested in automated testing
• IT professionals looking to enhance their automation skills