Software delivery today runs on speed, and speed depends on dependable automation. This Automation testing training program walks you from core testing fundamentals to test automation architecture, mapped closely to the ISTQB CTAL-TAE syllabus. Beyond traditional scripting, it introduces AI-augmented testing, self-healing scripts, and CI/CD integration – so you leave ready to automate real enterprise applications, not just sample projects.
Prerequisites
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification – mandatory
- Working knowledge of core software testing concepts and terminology
- Some hands-on exposure to manual or exploratory testing (recommended, not compulsory)
- Comfort reading or writing basic code in Java or Python (helpful, not required on day one)
- Familiarity with SDLC and Agile ways of working
- A genuine interest in moving from manual QA into automation-focused, tool-driven testing
Course Objectives
- Build a working understanding of test automation principles mapped to ISTQB CTAL-TAE
- Learn how to evaluate, select, and justify automation tools for a real project
- Design a Test Automation Architecture (TAA) that scales across teams and releases
- Develop hands-on scripting ability using Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Playwright
- Integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Apply AI-assisted testing techniques, including self-healing locators and smart test generation
- Strengthen backend and API test automation using REST Assured and Postman
- Build automation reporting and metrics practices that hold up in front of stakeholders
What You Will Learn
- Where automation fits inside the SDLC and Agile delivery lifecycle
- Test Automation Architecture (TAA) design patterns and framework selection criteria
- Cross-browser and cross-device scripting with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Playwright
- Data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, and BDD-style automation framework design
- API automation testing with REST Assured, Postman, and basic contract testing
- CI/CD pipeline integration using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Git
- AI-augmented testing: self-healing scripts, intelligent locators, and AI-based test generation
- Test data management, environment handling, and secure, repeatable test execution
- Automation reporting, dashboards, and the metrics stakeholders actually care about
- Risk-based automation strategy, ROI evaluation, and long-term test maintenance
Who Is This Course For?
Built for professionals ready to move from manual testing into automation-driven, AI-ready QA roles.
- Manual testers transitioning into automation
- QA Engineers and Test Analysts
- Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs)
- Test Automation Engineers and Test Architects
- DevOps engineers involved in test and release pipelines
- QA Leads, Test Managers, and Automation Consultants
- Professionals preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE certification exam
Tools and Technologies Covered
- Selenium WebDriver
- Cypress
- Playwright
- TestNG / JUnit
- Jenkins
- Git, GitHub & GitHub Actions
- Docker (for isolated test environments)
- REST Assured & Postman (API testing)
- Maven / Gradle
- AI-assisted testing utilities (self-healing locators, codegen assistants)
Career Outcomes
Automation skills convert directly into some of the fastest-growing, best-paid roles in QA.
- QA Automation Engineer
- SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
- Test Automation Architect
- CI/CD & DevOps Test Engineer
- QA Lead / Automation Team Lead
Industry salary data for 2026 places automation-focused testers well above manual testing peers, with dual-skill Selenium and Playwright profiles reported in the ₹18–30 LPA range at Indian product companies.
Why Choose kodestree for This Training?
A combination of certified expertise, hands-on practice, and current tooling keeps your skills job-ready from day one.
- Curriculum aligned with the ISTQB CTAL-TAE syllabus
- Trainers with real-world automation, Agile, and DevOps experience
- Hands-on labs across Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and AI-assisted testing
- Project-based learning built around enterprise-style automation scenarios
- CI/CD practice using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker
- Flexible online, weekend, and self-paced learning formats
- Course completion certificate plus CTAL-TAE exam preparation support
- Lifetime access to recordings, notes, and updated course material
- Resume, portfolio, and interview support through placement assistance
