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.

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No prior experience required; basic understanding of software testing concepts is helpful.
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No prior experience required; basic understanding of software testing concepts is helpful.
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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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.
涵盖的内容
22个视频4篇阅读材料4个作业1个讨论话题1个插件
22个视频• 总计122分钟
- Course Welcome Video• 3分钟
- Manual vs Automation Testing• 7分钟
- Manual vs Automation: When to use Each• 6分钟
- Benefits of Automation in QA• 7分钟
- Uses of Test Automation• 4分钟
- Reusable Test Scripts• 4分钟
- When Automation Fails• 7分钟
- Unstable UI or Frequent Changes• 7分钟
- Data Driven Tests with Multiple Inputs• 3分钟
- High-Risk Business-Critical Flows• 6分钟
- Automation Tool Overview• 7分钟
- JUnit & TestNG – Test Frameworks• 7分钟
- Why Performance Testing Matters• 6分钟
- Validates Speed, Scalability, and Stability• 5分钟
- Key Metrics• 5分钟
- Latency• 6分钟
- Concurrent Users• 4分钟
- Common Bottlenecks and Fixes• 7分钟
- Memory Leaks• 6分钟
- Thread Blocking• 7分钟
- Lightweight Performance Testing Methods• 4分钟
- Simulating User Load• 5分钟
4篇阅读材料• 总计70分钟
- Course Syllabus• 10分钟
- Read More About Introduction to Testing and Automation• 15分钟
- Read More About: Test Frameworks and Tools• 15分钟
- Read More About Performance Testing Essentials• 30分钟
4个作业• 总计105分钟
- Practice Quiz - Testing and Automation• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Test Frameworks and Tools• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Performance Testing Essentials• 15分钟
- Graded Quiz - Foundations of Automation & Testing• 60分钟
1个讨论话题• 总计10分钟
- Meet and Greet• 10分钟
1个插件• 总计5分钟
- Quick Course Check-In• 5分钟
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.
涵盖的内容
16个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
16个视频• 总计88分钟
- Understanding APIs• 5分钟
- Common Types: REST, SOAP, GraphQL• 6分钟
- Avoiding Common API Mistakes• 7分钟
- Hardcoding Test Data in Scripts• 5分钟
- Setting Up Automation in IDE• 6分钟
- Setting up IntelliJ IDE• 5分钟
- Add Required Libraries• 7分钟
- Adding Required Libraries in IntelliJ• 7分钟
- Absence of Required Libraries• 4分钟
- Create Basic Project Structure• 5分钟
- Writing Your First Script• 5分钟
- Navigate to URL• 5分钟
- Interact with Elements• 7分钟
- Execution of Interaction with Elements• 3分钟
- Validate Output• 7分钟
- Running and Validating Results• 4分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计90分钟
- Read More About APIs and Common Challenges• 30分钟
- Read More About Setting up Automation Environment• 30分钟
- Read More About Basic Script Execution• 30分钟
4个作业• 总计105分钟
- Practice Quiz - APIs and Common Challenges• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Setting up Automation Environment• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Basic Script Execution• 15分钟
- Graded Quiz - API Testing & Automation Setup• 60分钟
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.
涵盖的内容
33个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业
33个视频• 总计167分钟
- TestNG Annotations• 6分钟
- Setup Annotations• 7分钟
- Annotations Execution• 6分钟
- Annotations – Multiple Tests Execution• 4分钟
- Run the Test Using TestNG• 5分钟
- Executing Test Cases through TestNG• 4分钟
- Troubleshooting Simple Scripts• 5分钟
- Xpath/CSS Locator Execution• 5分钟
- Checking Locators Correctness• 3分钟
- Use Waits to Handle Timing Issues• 5分钟
- Implementing Implicit Wait• 5分钟
- Implementing Explicit Wait - Part 2• 6分钟
- Implementing Fluent Wait & Troubleshooting Exceptions• 7分钟
- Functional Automation in Action• 6分钟
- Actions Class – Implementation• 4分钟
- Actions Class – Validations• 5分钟
- Actions Class – Execution• 3分钟
- Real Time Example – Login, Form Submission, Navigation• 5分钟
- Real Time Example – Login Implementation• 5分钟
- Real Time Example – Form Implementation• 5分钟
- Real Time Example – Form & Navigation Implementation• 4分钟
- Real Time Example Execution & Ensure Features Work• 4分钟
- Regression Testing on Scripts• 7分钟
- First Groups Implementation & Execution• 7分钟
- Second Groups Implementation & Execution• 3分钟
- Parallel Execution for Regression• 5分钟
- Integration with Data Driven Testing• 7分钟
- Data Driven Testing Execution• 3分钟
- Automation Report Generation & TestNG Report vs HTML Extent Report• 6分钟
- Extent Report Execution & Report Generation• 7分钟
- Take Screenshot Class Implementation• 7分钟
- Listeners Class Implementation• 6分钟
- Litsener Class Execution• 3分钟
4篇阅读材料• 总计120分钟
- Read More About TestNG Basics• 30分钟
- Read More About Troubleshooting and Locators• 30分钟
- Read More About Functional Automation in Practice• 30分钟
- Read More About Test Execution Strategies & Reporting• 30分钟
5个作业• 总计120分钟
- Practice Quiz - TestNG Basics• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Troubleshooting and Locators• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Functional Automation in Practice• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Test Execution Strategies & Reporting• 15分钟
- Graded Quiz - TestNG, UI Automation & Reporting• 60分钟
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.
涵盖的内容
19个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
19个视频• 总计96分钟
- How AI Enhances QA• 4分钟
- Detects Patterns and Predicts Failures• 4分钟
- Reduces Flaky Test Cases and Improves Test Accuracy• 7分钟
- Use Cases of AI in Test Case Generation• 5分钟
- Identifying Gaps in Existing Test Coverage• 4分钟
- Prioritizing Tests Based on Impact• 4分钟
- Dynamic Test Creation for Changing UIs• 3分钟
- Myths About AI in QA• 5分钟
- AI Tests Everything Automatically & Many More• 6分钟
- Risks and Limitations• 4分钟
- Biased or Inaccurate Training Data• 7分钟
- Security in QA – Why It’s Important• 7分钟
- Prevents Vulnerabilities• 5分钟
- Builds User Trust and System Reliability• 3分钟
- Common Security Risks• 6分钟
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)• 5分钟
- Data Exposure• 4分钟
- Simple Secure Code Reviews• 7分钟
- Secure Coding Practices• 5分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计90分钟
- Read More About AI-driven Test Generation• 30分钟
- Read More About Myths, Risks, and Limitations• 30分钟
- Read More About AI Tools and Real-World Use• 30分钟
4个作业• 总计105分钟
- Practice Quiz - AI-driven Test Generation• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Myths, Risks, and Limitations• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - AI Tools and Real-World Use• 15分钟
- Graded Quiz - AI in Test Automation• 60分钟
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.
涵盖的内容
28个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
28个视频• 总计154分钟
- What is Cloud Based Testing• 6分钟
- Cloud Based Testing Briefing• 6分钟
- Cloud Based Testing Advantages• 6分钟
- Challenges in Cloud Based Testing• 6分钟
- More Challenges of Cloud Based Testing• 6分钟
- Introduction to CI/CD• 4分钟
- Continuous Delivery/Deployment• 6分钟
- Automation of Processes• 4分钟
- QA in DevOps Workflows• 7分钟
- Automate Unit, Integration and UI Tests• 5分钟
- Monitor Quality Metrics Continuously• 4分钟
- Running Tests in Cloud IDEs• 5分钟
- Adding Tests to GitHub Actions• 4分钟
- Ideal for Collaborative Teams• 5分钟
- Real AI Tools• 6分钟
- Setting up the Job in YAML & Test Integration• 5分钟
- AI Tools Features• 5分钟
- Using Code to Simulate API Calls• 5分钟
- API Testing Tools• 6分钟
- Send Requests and Receive Responses• 9分钟
- Automate with Test Scripts• 5分钟
- Script Execution and What is Backend & Integration Testing• 7分钟
- Reading and Validating Responses• 6分钟
- Parse JSON• 7分钟
- Assert Key Fields and Data Types• 7分钟
- Log Response Time and Data• 5分钟
- Failed API Test Case• 3分钟
- Course Closure• 2分钟
3篇阅读材料• 总计90分钟
- Read More About Cloud-Based Testing• 30分钟
- Read More About DevOps & CI/CD Integration• 30分钟
- Read More About Advanced API Test Automation• 30分钟
4个作业• 总计105分钟
- Practice Quiz - Cloud-Based Testing• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - DevOps & CI/CD Integration• 15分钟
- Practice Quiz - Advanced API Test Automation• 15分钟
- Graded Quiz - Cloud, DevOps & API Testing Advanced• 60分钟
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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.
Yes, you will practice creating test scripts, running performance and API tests, applying security checks, and integrating tests into CI/CD workflows.
No prior automation experience is necessary. Familiarity with basic software testing concepts will make the learning journey smoother.
You will gain in-demand skills such as automation scripting, API and performance testing, and CI/CD integration, which are valuable for QA, DevOps, and software roles.
You will use lightweight automation, performance, and API testing tools, along with demonstrations of AI-based and cloud testing platforms.
Yes. You will learn to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with practical examples such as GitHub Actions.
Absolutely. The course starts with automation basics and gradually builds to advanced but beginner-accessible testing practices.
Yes, you will explore how artificial intelligence assists in test generation, enhances coverage, and supports modern quality assurance strategies.
Yes, the course introduces cloud-based testing, its benefits, challenges, and how to run tests in cloud environments for scalable solutions.
You will learn about common software vulnerabilities, simple secure coding checks, and best practices based on frameworks like the OWASP Top 10.
Each module includes quizzes, readings, and guided exercises to help you test your understanding and apply your learning in practical scenarios.
Yes, developers can strengthen their understanding of automation, performance, and API testing, improving collaboration with testers and QA teams.
After completing this course, you can progress to advanced automation frameworks, specialized testing practices, or the specialization capstone project.
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
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