Mastering Agile Test Automation: Boosting Efficiency and Career Growth in QA Engineering
COURSE OVERVIEW This comprehensive course is designed to equip QA engineers with the skills and knowledge needed to master agile test automation. Participants will learn how to create efficient and effective test automation frameworks, design and implement test automation strategies, and improve their career growth in the field of QA engineering.
COURSE CURRICULUM Module 1: Introduction to Agile Test Automation
- Definition and importance of agile test automation
- Benefits of agile test automation
- Challenges and limitations of agile test automation
- Overview of popular agile test automation frameworks
Module 2: Agile Methodologies and Test Automation
- Introduction to agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
- Agile principles and values
- Role of test automation in agile development
- Test automation in Scrum and Kanban
Module 3: Test Automation Frameworks
- Overview of popular test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, TestComplete)
- Design and architecture of test automation frameworks
- Configuring and customizing test automation frameworks
- Best practices for implementing test automation frameworks
Module 4: Test Automation Strategies
- Test automation planning and strategy
- Identifying and prioritizing test automation candidates
- Designing and implementing test automation scripts
- Test data management and test environment setup
Module 5: Agile Test Automation Tools and Techniques
- Overview of agile test automation tools (Cucumber, SpecFlow, TestRail)
- Behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD)
- API testing and service virtualization
- Test automation and DevOps
Module 6: Test Automation and Continuous Integration
- Introduction to continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD)
- Integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines
- Configuring and customizing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity)
- Best practices for implementing CI/CD with test automation
Module 7: Test Automation Metrics and Reporting
- Defining and tracking test automation metrics (test coverage, test efficiency)
- Test automation reporting and dashboarding
- Using data to improve test automation effectiveness
- Communicating test automation results to stakeholders
Module 8: Advanced Test Automation Topics
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in test automation
- Test automation and cybersecurity
- Test automation in cloud and hybrid environments
- Future trends and innovations in test automation
Module 9: Career Growth and Professional Development
- Career paths and opportunities in QA engineering
- Professional certifications and training programs
- Networking and community involvement
- Personal branding and resume building
Module 10: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up
- Final project: implementing a test automation framework
- Course review and wrap-up
- Preparing for the certification exam
- Next steps and continued learning
COURSE FEATURES - Interactive and Engaging: Interactive lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive and Personalized: Comprehensive curriculum tailored to your needs and goals.
- Up-to-date and Practical: Learn the latest test automation techniques and best practices with real-world applications.
- High-quality Content: Expert instructors and high-quality course materials.
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
- Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
- User-friendly and Mobile-accessible: Access the course on any device, with a user-friendly interface.
- Community-driven: Join a community of like-minded professionals and instructors.
- Actionable Insights: Gain actionable insights and practical skills to improve your test automation skills.
- Hands-on Projects: Work on real-world projects to apply your knowledge and skills.
- Bite-sized Lessons: Learn in bite-sized chunks, with manageable lessons and quizzes.
- Lifetime Access: Get lifetime access to the course materials and future updates.
- Gamification and Progress Tracking: Track your progress and earn badges and points as you complete the course.
Module 1: Introduction to Agile Test Automation
- Definition and importance of agile test automation
- Benefits of agile test automation
- Challenges and limitations of agile test automation
- Overview of popular agile test automation frameworks
Module 2: Agile Methodologies and Test Automation
- Introduction to agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
- Agile principles and values
- Role of test automation in agile development
- Test automation in Scrum and Kanban
Module 3: Test Automation Frameworks
- Overview of popular test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, TestComplete)
- Design and architecture of test automation frameworks
- Configuring and customizing test automation frameworks
- Best practices for implementing test automation frameworks
Module 4: Test Automation Strategies
- Test automation planning and strategy
- Identifying and prioritizing test automation candidates
- Designing and implementing test automation scripts
- Test data management and test environment setup
Module 5: Agile Test Automation Tools and Techniques
- Overview of agile test automation tools (Cucumber, SpecFlow, TestRail)
- Behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD)
- API testing and service virtualization
- Test automation and DevOps
Module 6: Test Automation and Continuous Integration
- Introduction to continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD)
- Integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines
- Configuring and customizing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity)
- Best practices for implementing CI/CD with test automation
Module 7: Test Automation Metrics and Reporting
- Defining and tracking test automation metrics (test coverage, test efficiency)
- Test automation reporting and dashboarding
- Using data to improve test automation effectiveness
- Communicating test automation results to stakeholders
Module 8: Advanced Test Automation Topics
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in test automation
- Test automation and cybersecurity
- Test automation in cloud and hybrid environments
- Future trends and innovations in test automation
Module 9: Career Growth and Professional Development
- Career paths and opportunities in QA engineering
- Professional certifications and training programs
- Networking and community involvement
- Personal branding and resume building
Module 10: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up
- Final project: implementing a test automation framework
- Course review and wrap-up
- Preparing for the certification exam
- Next steps and continued learning