Test Automation Fundamentals

Test automation is an essential part of an effective software development process. This course will teach you how to release high-quality software using fundamental test automation principles.

Ensuring released software is high quality whilst meeting deadlines is a major challenge for all software development teams. Particularly as the number and size of systems grows, test automation becomes a necessity. However, with the sheer number of different coding languages, frameworks, and tools, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this course, Test Automation Fundamentals, you’ll learn to implement test automation principles that can be applied whatever your organization’s technology stack. First, you’ll explore the different types of tests that can be automated and identify valuable test cases. Next, you’ll discover some guiding principles for creating effective automated tests. Finally, you’ll learn how to plan and execute a test automation strategy. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of test automation needed to efficiently test your software and produce high quality releases.

• Course Overview 2mins
• Understanding Test Automation 52mins
• Identifying Valuable Test Cases 39mins
• Assessing Frameworks and Tools 30mins
• Creating an Automated Test Suite 35mins
• Think FIRST Before Writing Automated Tests 25mins
• Handling Test Data 30mins
• Test Automation Execution & Maintenance 45mins
• Planning & Executing a Test Automation Strategy 50mins