Master Advanced API Testing with Postman & Automation
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Master Advanced API Testing with Postman & Automation
This course is part of Apply API Testing & Automation with Postman Specialization
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What you'll learn
Design advanced Postman visualizations and generate automated HTML test reports.
Execute and automate API tests using Newman and analyze execution outputs programmatically.
Integrate Postman workflows with Python Flask for end-to-end API test automation.
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February 2026
7 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to design advanced Postman visualizations, generate automated HTML reports, execute API tests using Newman, and integrate Postman workflows with Python Flask applications for end-to-end automation. Learners will also be able to analyze and consume Postman execution outputs programmatically to support scalable API testing strategies.
This advanced-level course is designed for professionals who already understand Postman fundamentals and want to elevate their API testing and reporting capabilities. Learners gain hands-on experience transforming raw API responses into meaningful visual insights, automating test execution from the command line, and producing professional-grade reports suitable for teams and stakeholders. What makes this course unique is its practical integration of Postman with real backend technologies. Instead of focusing only on tool features, the course demonstrates how Postman fits into modern automation pipelines using Newman, Python, and Flask. By completing this course, learners will be equipped to build robust, automated, and presentation-ready API testing workflows that align with real-world enterprise and CI/CD practices.
This module enables learners to analyze and present API response data using advanced visualization capabilities in Postman. Learners progress from understanding the purpose and setup of visualizers to implementing dynamic, reusable HTML and JavaScript templates. By the end of the module, learners will be able to transform raw API responses into meaningful visual outputs that enhance debugging, analysis, and stakeholder communication during API development and testing workflows.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Course Introduction•2 minutes
- Postman Visualizer Basics•8 minutes
- Visualizer Scripts (HTML/CSS/JS)•10 minutes
- Visualizer Example (Reqres Table)•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Getting Started with Postman Visualizations•10 minutes
- Deep Dive into Visualization Techniques•10 minutes
- Graded - Advanced Postman Visualizations•30 minutes
This module focuses on automating API testing outcomes through HTML report generation and backend integration. Learners explore command-line execution using Newman, customize professional-grade HTML reports, and integrate Postman workflows with Python Flask applications. The module concludes with programmatic consumption and analysis of Postman execution outputs, enabling scalable, automated API testing and reporting pipelines.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Newman HTML Reports Overview•3 minutes
- Run Newman + Basic HTML Report•7 minutes
- Enhanced Reports (HTML Extra)•9 minutes
- Python Flask•9 minutes
- Testing it using Postman•6 minutes
- Python Postman Output•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- HTML Report Generation Fundamentals•10 minutes
- Advanced Reports and Flask Integration•10 minutes
- Testing and Consuming Postman Outputs•10 minutes
- Graded - Reporting and Backend Integration with Postman•30 minutes
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