Advanced Test Automation Engineer Syllabus 2021

Want to learn the methods and processes for automating tests?

Automation is a crucial skill for the modern tester. This Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification
is the first step in becoming a part of the growing test automation space. In this course, you will gain

a solid understanding of test automation concepts and methods that are applicable across

a number of development approaches, and test automation tools and platforms.

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Learning Outcome

By the end of this course you will be able to:

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• Explain the objectives, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of test automation.
   

• Identify technical success factors of a test automation project.
   

• Analyze a system under test to determine the appropriate automation solution.
   

• Analyze test automation tools for a given project and report technical findings and recommendations.
   

• Understand "design for testability" and "design for test automation" methods applicable to the SUT.
   

• Explain the structure of the Generic Test Automation Architecture.
   

• Analyze factors of implementation, use, and maintenance requirements for a given Test Automation Solution.
   

• Explain the factors to be considered when identifying reusability of components.
   

• Apply guidelines that support effective test tool pilot and deployment activities.
   

• Analyze deployment risks and identify technical issues that could lead to failure of the test automation project,
  and plan mitigation strategies.
   

• Understand which factors support and affect maintainability.
   

• Classify metrics that can be used to monitor the test automation strategy and effectiveness.
   

• Explain how a test execution report is constructed and published.
   

• Apply criteria for determining the suitability of tests for automation.
   

• Understand the factors in transitioning from manual to automation testing.
   

• Explain the factors to consider in implementing automated regression testing, new feature testing, and confirmation testing.
   

• Verify the correctness of an automated test environment including test tool setup.
   

• Verify the correct behaviour for a given automated test script and/or test suite.|
   

• Analyze the technical aspects of a deployed test automation solution and provide recommendations for improvement.