Test Automation with Selenium

Course Objectives and Topics

The "Test Automation with Selenium" course introduces participants to the practical aspects of automating web application tests. It covers working with Selenium WebDriver, creating and maintaining functional tests, and running them across different browsers. The course combines theory with hands-on exercises, preparing learners for real-world testing projects.

Benefits of attending this course

• Ability to write and run automated tests using Selenium WebDriver.
• Learning best practices and design patterns in test automation.
• Practical experience working with locators, handling dynamic content, and the TestNG framework.
• Preparation for independent work on test automation in commercial projects.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of HTML (knowledge of page structure and elements).
• Additionally helpful: general orientation in software testing and Java programming basics – however, these are not required as the course covers introductory material on these topics.

Introduction to Automated Testing

• How Selenium Works

Locators

• Understanding Locators
• ID, CSS, XPath, and Name Locators
• Best Practices

Advanced Locators

• Creating Dynamic Locators
• Building Paths
• Element Relationships along the Path
• Locating Elements by Text

Selenium WebDriver

• Java Basics
• Preparing a Maven Project in Java IDE
• WebDriver API
• Problem Solving
• Debugging

TestNG

• Annotations
• Assertions
• Test Suites

Advanced Selenium WebDriver

• Handling Dynamic Content
• Design Patterns
• Screenshots