Python & Selenium for Test Automation: From Fundamentals to Real-world Applications – Live Training

This course offers a comprehensive journey into test automation using Python and Selenium WebDriver. Starting with the fundamentals of software testing and Python programming, you’ll progress to mastering Selenium for automating web applications. The course covers essential topics such as element location, handling dynamic elements, and advanced interactions like file uploads and downloads. You’ll also dive into building robust test automation frameworks, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and following industry best practices. Hands-on projects and real-world case studies provide practical experience, preparing you for real-world automation challenges.

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20th September @ 9 PM – 10 PM (IST) (Indian Timings)

20th September @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EST) (U.S Timings)

20th September @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (BST) (UK Timings)

Class Schedule:

For Participants in India: Monday to Friday @ 9 PM – 10 PM (IST)

For Participants in the US: Monday to Friday @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)

For Participants in the UK: Monday to Friday @ 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (BST)

What Will I learn by the End of this course?

• The basics of software testing and the role of automation.
• How to write Python scripts for test automation.
• How to use Selenium WebDriver to automate web applications.
• How to build and implement test automation frameworks.
• How to integrate Selenium tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Best practices for writing, debugging, and optimizing test scripts.
• Hands-on experience with real-world automation projects

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Salient Features:

• 40 Hours of Live Training along with recorded videos
• Lifetime access to the recorded videos
• Course Completion Certificate

Who can enroll in this course?

• Beginners who want to learn software testing and automation.
• Manual testers looking to switch to automation testing.
• Developers interested in learning test automation.
• QA professionals aiming to enhance their automation skills.
• Anyone with basic Python knowledge wanting to master Selenium

Course syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Software Testing

1. Basics of Software Testing

• Definition of Software Testing: Understanding the importance of ensuring software works as intended.
• Testing Terminologies: Defining key terms like test case, test plan, test suite, bug, defect, etc.
• Testing Lifecycle: Phases in software testing such as requirements gathering, test planning, execution, and closure.

2. Types of Testing (Manual vs. Automated)

• Manual Testing: Process of manually executing test cases without tools.
• Automated Testing: Use of tools and scripts to run tests automatically.
• Pros and Cons of both approaches and when to use them.

3. The Role of Automation in Testing

• Cost and Time Efficiency: Why automation saves time and effort in repetitive tasks.
• Test Coverage: How automation ensures broader test coverage.
• Scalability: The benefits of scaling testing efforts with automation.

Module 2: Python Basics

1. Python Syntax and Data Structures

• Introduction to Python basics like variables, loops, conditionals.
• Common data structures: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets.

2. Functions and Modules

• Defining and calling functions.
• Use of modules and importing libraries like math, os, etc.

3. File Handling

• Opening, Reading, Writing Files using Python.
• Working with different file formats (txt, CSV).

4. Exception Handling

•  Use of try, except, and finally blocks for error management.
• Understanding common exceptions like FileNotFoundError, IndexError, etc.

Module 3: Selenium WebDriver

1. Introduction to Selenium

•  Overview of Selenium as a browser automation tool.
• Difference between Selenium and other automation tools (e.g., QTP, Appium).

2. Setting Up Selenium with Python

• Installing Selenium and WebDriver.
• Introduction to the WebDriver API.

3. Locating Elements (XPath, CSS Selectors, etc.)

• XPath vs CSS Selectors: Advantages and syntax of each.
• Locating elements by ID, Name, Link Text, Partial Link Text, Tag Name, Class Name.

4. Interacting with Web Elements (click, send keys, etc.)

•  Performing actions like clicking buttons, entering text in input fields, and more.
• Working with submit(), get_attribute(), clear() methods.

5. Handling Pop-ups and Alerts

• Managing browser pop-ups using Selenium’s Alert class.
• Automating interaction with JavaScript alerts, confirmation boxes, and prompt boxes.

6. Working with Frames and Windows

• Switching between frames using switch_to.frame().
• Managing multiple browser windows using switch_to.window().

Module 4: Advanced Selenium Concepts

1. Implementing Waits (Implicit and Explicit Waits)

• Implicit Waits: Delaying execution for a set time period.
• Explicit Waits: Waiting for certain conditions (like element visibility) to be met before proceeding.

2. Handling Dropdowns, Checkboxes, and Radio Buttons

•  Using the Select class to handle dropdown options.
• Interacting with checkboxes and radio buttons.

3. File Uploads and Downloads

• Automating file upload using Selenium and workarounds for file downloads.

4. Capturing Screenshots and Logs

• Capturing screenshots using get_screenshot_as_file().
• Using Selenium’s logging capabilities for debugging.

Module 5: Test Automation Frameworks

1. Introduction to Test Frameworks

•  Overview of popular testing frameworks.
• Understanding the structure of test automation frameworks.

2. Using unittest and pytest with Selenium

• Writing tests using Python’s unittest and pytest frameworks.
• Asserting conditions and test validation.

3. Implementing Page Object Model (POM)

• POM Design Pattern: Organizing code to separate the test logic from the UI interactions.
• Creating maintainable and scalable automation frameworks using POM.

4. Data-Driven Testing

•  Implementing test cases that read from external data sources like CSV, Excel, or JSON files.
• Running multiple test scenarios by looping over test data.

Module 6: Continuous Integration and Deployment

1. Integrating Selenium Tests with CI/CD Pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)

• Introduction to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD).
• Automating the execution of Selenium tests in CI tools like Jenkins.

2. Reporting and Test Management

   – Generating test reports using pytest-html or unittest report libraries.

   – Integrating test management tools for better tracking (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).

Module 7: Best Practices and Troubleshooting

1. Best Practices in Test Automation

• Writing maintainable and scalable test scripts.
• Effective use of waits, managing test data, and creating reusable functions.

2. Debugging and Troubleshooting Automation Scripts

• Techniques to identify and resolve issues in test scripts.
• Logging, breakpoints, and using debugging tools.

3. Performance Considerations

• Addressing performance bottlenecks in test automation.
• Optimizing test execution time with parallelization techniques.

Module 8: Real-world Projects and Case Studies

1. Hands-on Projects

• End-to-end projects where learners automate real web applications using Selenium.
• Example project: Automating an e-commerce site’s login, search, and checkout flows.

2. Real-world Case Studies

• Analysis of how major companies use test automation in their CI/CD pipelines.
• Case studies on resolving automation challenges.

3. Review and Discussion

• Reviewing key learnings from all modules.
• Group discussions and Q&A to address any challenges faced during the course.