Advanced Automation Testing and Maintenance Training Course

Fundamentals of Automation Testing

• Overview of Automation Testing
  • Advantages of implementing automation.
  • Distinguishing between functional and non-functional testing types.
• Navigating the Client’s Technical Environment
  • Insights into Oracle APEX.
  • Overview of .Net Core.
  • Fundamental machine learning concepts within coding algorithms.

Survey of Automation Tools

• Selenium
  • Initializing Selenium WebDriver.
  • Drafting and executing test scripts.
  • Recommended practices for Selenium usage.
• TestComplete
  • Introduction to the TestComplete platform.
  • Generating automated tests across various application types.
  • Linking TestComplete with complementary tools.

Advanced Selenium Techniques

• Advanced Selenium Applications
  • Managing dynamic web elements.
  • Performing cross-browser validation.
  • Incorporating TestNG and JUnit frameworks.
• Framework Architecture
  • Implementing the Page Object Model (POM).
  • Constructing data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks.
  • Establishing continuous integration pipelines with Jenkins.

Advanced Capabilities in TestComplete

• Scripting and Automation Logic
  • Review of scripting languages compatible with TestComplete.
  • Automating desktop, web, and mobile interfaces.
• Test Customization
  • Defining custom verification checkpoints.
  • Managing exceptions and error states.

Integration with Oracle APEX and .Net Core

• Testing Oracle APEX Applications
  • Strategy formulation for automated APEX testing.
  • Specific toolsets and methodologies for APEX.
• Automation within .Net Core
  • Initializing test projects.
  • Conducting unit tests using xUnit.
  • Executing integration and end-to-end tests.

Machine Learning in Automation

• Machine Learning Foundations in Testing
  • Core principles of machine learning.
  • Practical applications of ML in test automation.
• Deploying Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Developing algorithms for predictive analysis.
  • Merging machine learning components with automation frameworks.

Maintenance and Building New Applications

• Manual Testing Essentials
  • Standard manual testing methodologies.
  • Drafting comprehensive test cases and plans.
• Shifting from Manual to Automated Testing
  • Identifying suitable candidates for automation.
  • Best practices for sustaining test script integrity.

Digital HCM/NPP and Outsourcing Strategies

• Digital HCM/NPP Insights
  • Key tools and technologies within HCM.
  • Automation approaches for HCM systems.
• Oversite of Outsourced Testing Projects
  • Optimal practices for outsourcing arrangements.
  • Maintaining quality and consistency in external projects.

Alternative Tools and Technologies

• Assessment of Jtest and SOAtest
  • Key features of Jtest and SOAtest.
  • Evaluating their fit for client-specific requirements.
• Introduction to Alternative Tools
  • Exploring other automation platforms (e.g., Katalon Studio, Postman for API testing).
  • Strategies for integration and transition.

Practical Workshops and Real-World Applications

• Hands-On Practice
  • Live labs utilizing Selenium and TestComplete.
  • Simulation of real-world testing scenarios.
• Case Studies and Final Project
  • Collaborative implementation of a full automation solution.
  • Presentation and peer evaluation.

Recap and Future Directions