Chapter 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation

1.1 Purpose of Test Automation
1.2 Success Factors in Test Automation

Chapter 2: Preparing for Test Automation

2.1 SUT Factors Influencing Test Automation
2.2 Tool Evaluation and Selection
2.3 Design for Testability and Automation

Chapter 3: The Generic Test Automation Architecture

3.1 Introduction to gTAA
3.2 TAA Design
3.3 TAS Development

Chapter 4: Deployment Risks and Contingencies

4.1 Selection of Test Automation Approach and Planning of Deployment/Rollout
4.2 Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
4.3 Test Automation Maintenance

Chapter 5: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics

5.1 Selection of TAS Metrics
5.2 Implementation of Measurement
5.3 Logging of the TAS and the SUT
5.4 Test Automation Reporting

Chapter 6: Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment

6.1 Criteria for Automation
6.2 Identify Steps Needed to Implement Automation within Regression Testing
6.3 Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation within New Feature Testing
6.4 Factors to Consider when Implementing Automation of Confirmation Testing

Chapter 7: Verifying the TAS

7.1 Verifying Automated Test Environment Components
7.2 Verifying the Automated Test Suite

Chapter 8: Continuous Improvement

8.1 Options for Improving Test Automation
8.2 Planning the Implementation of Test Automation Improvement

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