Build on your testing foundation by exploring automation and modern quality assurance practices that shape today’s software industry. This course introduces learners to automation basics, specialized testing techniques, and emerging trends such as AI-powered testing and cloud-based solutions. With a focus on practical skills, you will write simple test scripts, execute performance and API tests, and apply security checks using lightweight tools and frameworks.


您将学到什么
Write and run automation scripts that validate functionality, regression, and reporting to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual work.
Execute performance, API, and security tests using practical methods to identify bottlenecks, validate integrations, and strengthen reliability.
Apply artificial intelligence–based tools to generate test cases, expand coverage, and support intelligent testing strategies for modern applications
Implement cloud-based testing workflows and integrate automated checks into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality in software delivery.
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September 2025
21 项作业
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该课程共有5个模块
This module establishes the groundwork for understanding software testing and the transition from manual to automated approaches. Learners will explore when to use manual testing versus automation, the benefits of automation in ensuring software quality, and the limitations of automation in dynamic or frequently changing environments. The module also introduces test frameworks and highlights performance testing essentials—covering speed, scalability, stability, and methods for identifying bottlenecks. By mastering these fundamentals, learners will gain clarity on when and how automation should be implemented to maximize effectiveness in real-world testing environments.
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22个视频4篇阅读材料4个作业1个讨论话题2个插件
This module introduces learners to APIs, their types, and the common challenges faced in testing them. It guides learners step by step in setting up a functional automation environment, including configuring IDEs like IntelliJ and integrating necessary libraries. Students will then move on to building their first scripts, executing them, and validating outputs against expected results. By the end of this module, learners will have a strong technical foundation in both API fundamentals and environment setup, enabling them to confidently execute and validate automated scripts.
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16个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业1个插件
This module provides a deep dive into TestNG and its application in structuring, executing, and managing automated tests. Learners will explore annotations, troubleshooting methods, and locator strategies for reliable element identification. The module also covers functional UI automation in practice, including real-world scenarios like login and form submissions. Additionally, learners will explore test execution strategies such as regression, parallel execution, and data-driven testing, while mastering reporting tools like Extent Reports. This equips learners with the ability to manage complex test executions and deliver actionable test reports in professional settings.
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33个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个插件
This module explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming software testing. Learners will understand how AI can generate dynamic test cases, detect patterns, predict failures, and reduce flaky tests. The module also dispels myths about AI in QA and highlights the risks and limitations of adopting AI tools, such as biased training data or incomplete coverage. Finally, learners will examine real-world use cases and AI-enabled security practices that safeguard applications against vulnerabilities. By the end of the module, students will be equipped to critically evaluate AI in automation and apply AI tools to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.
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19个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
The final module extends learners’ expertise into advanced testing contexts, including cloud environments, DevOps pipelines, and sophisticated API automation. Students will examine the advantages and challenges of cloud-based testing and its implications for scalability and cost efficiency. The module emphasizes DevOps integration, covering CI/CD workflows, GitHub Actions, and YAML configurations for test automation in collaborative teams. Learners will also advance their API testing skills, focusing on backend validations, parsing JSON responses, and logging performance metrics. This module ensures learners are industry-ready, capable of implementing automation within modern cloud and DevOps ecosystems.
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28个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
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You will learn to write automation scripts, perform performance, API, and security testing, and explore AI-based and cloud-based quality assurance practices.
Basic coding knowledge is helpful but not required. The course begins with simple tools and scripts designed for beginners.
The course is designed for four weeks of study, with 3–4 hours per week, totaling around 12 hours of learning and practice.
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