Course Overview

The A4Q Selenium Tester Foundation course introduces the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques for automating web application testing using Selenium WebDriver. This internationally recognized certification equips testers, developers, and automation engineers with the skills needed to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts in real-world projects. Participants will explore the role of automation within the software development lifecycle (SDLC), gain hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, and learn how to maximize return on investment from automation efforts.

Key Learning Areas

• Introduction to Test Automation: Understand the principles, benefits, and potential risks of implementing automated testing within software projects.
• Web Technologies for Automation: Learn how to use HTML, XML, XPath, and CSS Selectors to interact with and validate web elements.
• Selenium WebDriver Techniques: Gain practical experience in developing and executing automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver in Python or Java.
• Test Automation Architecture: Apply structured approaches such as Page Object Model and keyword-driven testing to improve maintainability.
• ROI and Best Practices: Discover how to measure automation success, optimize scripts for cross-browser and headless testing, and implement parallel test execution.
• Selenium Toolset Overview: Explore the components of the Selenium suite, including Selenium IDE, WebDriver, and Grid, and understand how they work together.
• Hands-On Exercises: Reinforce learning through practical exercises designed to simulate real-world test scenarios.

Internationally Accredited Software Quality Assurance Training

SASTQB

SASTQB is the Southern African Software Testing Qualification Board.