Chapter 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation

1.1 Purpose of Test Automation

1.2 Test Automation in the Software Development Lifecycle

Chapter 2: Preparing for Test Automation

2.1 Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation
2.2 Evaluation Process for Selecting the Right Tools and Strategies

Chapter 3: Test Automation Architecture

3.1 Design Concepts Leveraged in Test Automation

Chapter 4: Deployment Risks and Contingencies

4.1 Test Automation Development
4.2 Risks Associated with Test Automation Development
4.3 Test Automation Solution Maintainability

Chapter 5: Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation

5.1 Integration to CI/CD Pipelines

Chapter 6: Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment

6.1 Collection, Analysis and Reporting of Test Automation Data

Chapter 7: Verifying the Test Automation Solution

7.1 Verification of the Test Automation Infrastructure

Chapter 8: Continuous Improvement

8.1 Continuous Improvement Opportunities for Test Automation

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Incorporate automated testing within testing processes during development stages
• Assess tools and technology required to cater for each project
• Design and develop enhanced or new test automation solutions based on business requirements
• Transition testing methods; to shift from manual to automated testing
• Generate automated test reports and maintaining the test systems