Introduction to Selenium
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Introduction to Selenium
This course is part of Software QA & Test Automation Engineering Specialization
Instructors: Karlis Zars
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What you'll learn
Understand Selenium web automation fundamentals and their practical applications in projects.
Create efficient test scripts and automated workflows using Selenium.
Implement advanced Selenium techniques for web scraping and data-driven testing.
Apply web automation best practices and develop strategies for continuous skill development.
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This course is designed to take you from the basics to advanced automation techniques, guiding you in mastering Selenium for practical, real-world applications. Whether you're looking to automate repetitive browser tasks or streamline your testing process, this course will equip you with essential skills and knowledge. By the end, youβll be able to automate complex web interactions, saving time and boosting the quality of your projects.
This course is tailored for aspiring automation testers, software developers, quality assurance (QA) engineers, and web developers eager to enhance their expertise in web automation. It's also ideal for IT professionals, students, and beginners who are exploring automation testing as a potential career path. If you're interested in learning how to apply Selenium in real-world scenarios, this course will provide the foundation and skills needed to succeed. To make the most of this course, you should have a basic understanding of programming concepts, including variables, loops, and functions. Familiarity with HTML and CSS is also recommended to navigate web elements effectively. Above all, come with a strong interest in learning automation testing and a readiness to apply these skills to real-world web applications. Throughout this course, you will build a solid foundation in Selenium and web automation principles. You'll learn how to create and automate test scripts, streamline workflows, and boost testing efficiency. From automating web tasks to implementing advanced techniques like data-driven testing, you'll be prepared to tackle complex automation challenges confidently, equipped with best practices and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
This course is designed to guide you through the essentials of web automation, leveraging the power of Selenium to simplify repetitive tasks and optimize testing processes. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, this course takes you from setting up Selenium WebDriver and writing your first scripts to mastering advanced techniques such as web scraping and data-driven testing. With real-world examples and structured modules, youβll gain the expertise to automate complex web interactions, debug efficiently, and apply Selenium confidently across diverse projects.
What's included
11 videos4 readings3 assignments
11 videosβ’Total 61 minutes
- Introduction and Welcomeβ’2 minutes
- Introduction to Selenium and Web Automationβ’5 minutes
- Installing Selenium and WebDriverβ’7 minutes
- Writing Your First Selenium Scriptβ’6 minutes
- Understanding XPath and CSS Selectorsβ’8 minutes
- Automating Form Submissionβ’6 minutes
- Capturing Screenshots and Logsβ’7 minutes
- Web Scraping with Seleniumβ’6 minutes
- Data-Driven Testing with Seleniumβ’8 minutes
- Final Thoughts and Future Learningβ’4 minutes
- Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journeyβ’2 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- Getting Started with Selenium for Browser Automationβ’5 minutes
- XPath and CSS Selectors: The Backbone of Web Automationβ’5 minutes
- Web Scraping with Selenium and Python β’5 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Intro to Seleniumβ’20 minutes
- Selenium Conceptsβ’10 minutes
- Cross-Browser Automation with Seleniumβ’60 minutes
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Great course but the code is prewritten instructor should write code infront of us
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In minimum time things are explained very well and demonstation of concepts is also good. Instructor managed content well to optimize time usage and setting foundation in a swift way for next level.
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