Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction
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Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction
This course is part of Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks Specialization
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Analyze and apply various locator strategies in Selenium WebDriver
Create and manage automation scripts for dynamic web elements and synchronization
Develop and implement comprehensive end-to-end test cases for real-world applications
Evaluate and execute advanced user interactions and browser element handling techniques
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There are 8 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This advanced Selenium WebDriver course delves into sophisticated techniques, starting with various locator types to inspect HTML elements, use CSS selectors, and locate elements with XPath, enhancing web page interaction capabilities. The course covers automation techniques, allowing learners to practice with real web applications, dynamically manage dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, and handle JavaScript alerts effectively. It then focuses on synchronization using explicit and implicit waits, ensuring scripts run smoothly, and developing end-to-end test cases for e-commerce applications. Functional automation with Python is thoroughly explored, automating complex scenarios on the GreenKart application. The course also includes advanced user interactions using the Action class, techniques for handling child windows and frames, and miscellaneous features like JavaScript execution and web table sorting. Finally, a comprehensive practice project solidifies learning, providing insights into designing efficient automation frameworks with professional-level tips and tricks. This course is ideal for intermediate to advanced testers and developers familiar with basic Selenium concepts. Prior experience with Selenium WebDriver and basic Python programming is recommended.
In this module, we will delve into the various types of locators available in the WebDriver API. You will learn how to inspect HTML to identify attributes, use CSS selectors and Xpath with the ChroPath plugin, and perform text extraction with validation assertions.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 assignment
4 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Inspecting HTML to Identify Attributes of an Element•10 minutes
- Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Selector and Name Locators with an Example•11 minutes
- Finding Elements with Xpath and CSS Using ChroPath Plugin•8 minutes
- Extracting Text from a Web Page with Validation Assertions•14 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Different Types of Locators in WebDriver API with Examples - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore various techniques to automate web elements. This includes practicing with web applications, handling static and dynamic dropdowns, automating checkboxes and radio buttons, and managing JavaScript alert popups.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 59 minutes
- Web Applications to Practice Selenium Automation•3 minutes
- Identifying Static Dropdowns Using Select Class of Selenium•7 minutes
- Handling AutoSuggestive Dynamic Dropdowns Using Selenium Webdriver•15 minutes
- Get Attribute of Values to Validate Dynamic Texts on the Browser•8 minutes
- Handling CheckBox Dynamically Using Selenium Python Programming•10 minutes
- Understand radiobutton Automation Methods with Examples•7 minutes
- Handling Java / JavaScript Alert Popups Using Selenium•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Techniques to Automate Web Elements - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on synchronization techniques in Selenium using implicit and explicit waits. You will learn their advantages and applications through practical examples and an end-to-end test case for an e-commerce application.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 38 minutes
- What Are Waits? And Practise WebPage Demo for Automation•9 minutes
- Developing End-to-End TestCase to Automate the E-Commerce GreenKart Application•11 minutes
- Implicit Wait in Selenium and Its Advantages•6 minutes
- Explicit Wait in Selenium and an Example to Demonstrate•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Synchronization (Explicit and Implicit Waits) in Selenium Web Driver - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive deep into functional automation using Python. You will work on a comprehensive example involving the GreenKart application, developing and implementing test cases to automate its functionalities.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Functional Automation Example on GreenKart Application - 1•10 minutes
- Assignment - 2 Exercises•2 minutes
- Functional Automation Example on GreenKart Application - 2•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Deep Dive into Functional Automation Using Python - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover advanced user interactions and handling of child windows, tabs, and frames in Selenium. You will learn to use the Action class for complex interactions and manage multiple windows and frames seamlessly.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 33 minutes
- Advanced Interactions with Browser Elements Using Action Class•11 minutes
- Techniques to Handle Child Windows/Tabs with Selenium•11 minutes
- What Are Frames and Techniques to Handle with Selenium•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Handling Advanced User Interactions and Child Windows, Frames - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore various miscellaneous features of Selenium Python. This includes using the JavaScript executor, sorting web tables, and configuring Chrome options to enhance your Selenium testing capabilities.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 41 minutes
- What Is a JavaScript Executor? Where Do We Need It in Selenium?•12 minutes
- How to Sort the Web Tables Using Selenium Python -Logic Build•18 minutes
- What Are Chrome Options and the Importance of Them in Selenium•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Selenium Python - Miscellaneous Features - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore an end-to-end practice project structured into two parts. You'll learn how to implement real-world solutions, including file handling, dynamic XPath generation, and Excel utilities. By the end of this section, you'll be able to handle complex tasks such as file uploads, downloads, and updating web portal data using Selenium Python.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 79 minutes
- How This Section is Organized into 2 Parts - Know More•2 minutes
- Tutorial on Reading/Writing into Excel Using Python Libraries•28 minutes
- How Upload & Download Works in Selenium Python with an Example•19 minutes
- Generating Smart XPaths to Query Table Data Dynamically with Selenium•10 minutes
- Build Excel Utils to Update the Excel Files and Upload it Back to Web Portal•19 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- End-to-End Practice Project with Complete Methods - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through designing a comprehensive framework to automate critical web functionalities such as product selection, checkout, and location-based actions. You will gain hands-on experience in managing dynamic dropdowns and confirming orders with an end-to-end framework solution. This section prepares you for real-world automation challenges in e-commerce scenarios.
What's included
3 videos1 reading3 assignments
3 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Selecting a Product from List of Products with Product Name Parameter•8 minutes
- Complete Checkout Logic with Product Selection Example•8 minutes
- Handling Auto-Suggestive Dropdown to Select Location and Confirm Order•13 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
- Framework Design Plan - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
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