Selenium WebDriver: Selenium Automation Testing with Java Course Syllabus

A practical, hands-on course designed for beginners to learn Selenium WebDriver with Java from the ground up. This course takes approximately 6 hours to complete and is structured into eight focused modules that guide you from setup to integration with CI/CD pipelines. Each module combines theory with real-world coding exercises, ensuring you build reliable, maintainable automation tests. By the end, you'll have the skills to automate modern web applications and integrate tests into development workflows.

Module 1: Setup & Introduction

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Installing language bindings for Java
• Configuring WebDriver binaries
• Setting up IDE plugins (e.g., IntelliJ or Eclipse)
• Writing your first "Hello World" Selenium script

Module 2: Locating Elements & Basic Actions

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Identifying elements by ID, name, class, and tag name
• Using XPath and CSS selectors for precise element location
• Performing sendKeys and click operations
• Clearing input fields and submitting forms

Module 3: Synchronization & Waits

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Understanding DOM loading and test timing issues
• Implementing implicit waits
• Using explicit waits with ExpectedConditions
• Configuring fluent waits for dynamic content

Module 4: Advanced Interactions

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Using the Actions class for drag-and-drop and mouse hover
• Sending keyboard events with modifier keys
• Executing JavaScript through WebDriver
• Handling alerts, iframes, and nested frames

Module 5: Test Framework Integration

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Structuring tests using TestNG and JUnit
• Using annotations for test lifecycle management
• Implementing assertions for validation
• Grouping tests and parameterizing test cases

Module 6: Data-Driven & Cross-Browser Testing

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Reading test data from CSV and Excel files
• Implementing data-driven tests with parameterization
• Configuring Chrome and Firefox drivers
• Running tests in headless mode

Module 7: Reporting & Debugging

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Capturing screenshots on test failure
• Embedding screenshots into HTML reports
• Using logging for test traceability
• Accessing browser console logs for debugging

Module 8: CI/CD & Best Practices

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Integrating Selenium tests with Jenkins
• Setting up test execution in GitHub Actions
• Applying the Page Object Model (POM) pattern
• Writing maintainable and reusable test code

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Java programming
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS)
• No prior automation experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Install and configure Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Locate web elements accurately using XPath and CSS selectors
• Build reliable automated tests with proper synchronization
• Design maintainable test frameworks using TestNG or JUnit
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins and GitHub Actions