School of Software Engineering · Intermediate

Software Testing & QA Automation Course

Build reliable QA automation across API and UI layers with Playwright, framework engineering, CI/CD and release-readiness evidence.

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Software Quality and Testing FoundationsTest Design and Exploratory TestingAPI Testing and Contract ValidationUI Automation with Playwright

Test management templatesJira conceptsTest case toolsspreadsheetsPostman

Duration10–12 weeks79 hours

Batch startsConfirm with admissionsOpen for registration

Learning formatLive mentor-led instruction, guided labs, assignments, feedback and project reviewsLive online / classroom

Curriculum8 modulesLabs and assessed capstone

Portfolio2 projectsPlus module evidence

LevelIntermediateCourse level

PathwayFull-Stack Software EngineerRelated career pathway

How you will learn

Live instructor-led sessions that connect concepts to real workplace decisions.

Guided labs and workshops in every module.

Assignments, checkpoints and practical feedback.

Portfolio documentation, demonstrations and capstone review.

Access to recordings and LMS resources according to the published batch policy.

Career preparation based on completed work and target roles.

Course curriculum

What you will learn, module by module

Create reliable automated test systems across UI, API and CI/CD workflows. Progress from Software Quality and Testing Foundations to QA Automation Capstone through guided labs, assessed projects, and portfolio evidence.

01Module 1 · 5 hoursSoftware Quality and Testing FoundationsCreate a risk-based test strategy and traceability matrix for a sample product.

Topics you will cover

SDLC/STLC
Verification/validation
Test levels/types
Risk-based testing
Test pyramid
Defect lifecycle
Acceptance criteria

Tools and platforms: Test management templates, Jira concepts
Portfolio evidence: Professional test plan
Assessment: Quality strategy review

02Module 2 · 8 hoursTest Design and Exploratory TestingDesign high-value test cases and run a structured exploratory session.

Topics you will cover

Equivalence partitioning
Boundary values
Decision tables
State transitions
Pairwise concepts
Exploratory charters
Usability

Tools and platforms: Test case tools/spreadsheets
Portfolio evidence: Test case portfolio
Assessment: Test-design assessment

03Module 3 · 10 hoursAPI Testing and Contract ValidationCreate an automated API test suite for a REST service including auth and negative cases.

Topics you will cover

HTTP/REST
Status codes
Headers
Auth
JSON
Positive/negative tests
Schema validation

Tools and platforms: Postman/Newman or Playwright API, curl
Portfolio evidence: API automation suite
Assessment: API practical

04Module 4 · 12 hoursUI Automation with PlaywrightAutomate critical user journeys across Chromium/Firefox/WebKit with stable locators and traces.

Topics you will cover

Locators
Assertions
Fixtures
Page objects/components
Waits
Browser contexts
Cross-browser

Tools and platforms: Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript or Python
Portfolio evidence: Cross-browser E2E suite
Assessment: UI automation lab

05Module 5 · 10 hoursAutomation Framework EngineeringRefactor tests into a scalable automation framework with reusable fixtures and reports.

Topics you will cover

Framework structure
Configuration
Test data
Fixtures
Reusable helpers
Tagging
Parallelism

Tools and platforms: Playwright/pytest/JUnit ecosystem
Portfolio evidence: Reusable automation framework
Assessment: Framework code review

06Module 6 · 8 hoursDatabase, Integration and Data Quality TestingValidate data flow across API and database layers with automated checks.

Topics you will cover

SQL validation
ETL/data reconciliation
Service integration
Mocks/stubs concepts
Queues/events
Data integrity
Migration testing

Tools and platforms: SQL, API tools, test framework
Portfolio evidence: End-to-end data validation suite
Assessment: Integration lab

07Module 7 · 10 hoursCI/CD, Quality Gates and Non-Functional TestingRun automation in CI with reports, artifacts, thresholds and failure diagnostics.

Topics you will cover

Pipeline execution
Parallel tests
Artifacts
Flaky test handling
Coverage concepts
Performance basics
Security testing awareness

Tools and platforms: GitHub Actions/GitLab CI, Playwright reports, performance tool concepts
Portfolio evidence: Automated quality pipeline
Assessment: CI quality gate

08Module 8 · 16 hoursQA Automation CapstoneBuild a complete QA automation solution for a web product and present release-readiness evidence.

Topics you will cover

Test strategy
API/UI automation
Framework
CI
Reporting
Defect analysis
Quality metrics

Tools and platforms: Playwright, API tooling, SQL, CI/CD
Portfolio evidence: QA automation portfolio repository
Assessment: Capstone and review

Applied portfolio

Projects you will build

2 portfolio projects plus module evidence

Portfolio project 1

Release-Ready QA Automation Framework

Automate API and UI critical paths with Playwright, data utilities, reporting and CI.

Framework · tests · reports · pipeline · quality summary

Portfolio project 2

E-Commerce Test Automation

Build end-to-end regression automation for login, search, checkout and APIs.

E2E suite · API suite · defect examples · release-readiness dashboard

Course value

Why this course

Quality engineering requires a deliberate test strategy, reliable automation, API and UI coverage, useful diagnostics, and maintainable execution in CI/CD.

The curriculum progresses from Software Quality and Testing Foundations to QA Automation Capstone, with guided labs, assessments, and two portfolio projects: Release-Ready QA Automation Framework and E-Commerce Test Automation.

Course fit

Who this course is for

Manual testers, developers and QA professionals moving into modern automation engineering.

IntermediateFull-Stack Software Engineer

PrerequisitesLearners should have a basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Coding experience is helpful for the automation modules.

Practical capabilities

What you will be able to do

Create a risk-based test strategy and traceability matrix for a sample product.
Design high-value test cases and run a structured exploratory session.
Create an automated API test suite for a REST service including auth and negative cases.
Automate critical user journeys across Chromium/Firefox/WebKit with stable locators and traces.
Refactor tests into a scalable automation framework with reusable fixtures and reports.
Run automation in CI with reports, artifacts, thresholds and failure diagnostics.
Build a complete QA automation solution for a web product and present release-readiness evidence.

Tools and platforms

Technology you will use in this course

Test management templatesJira conceptsTest case toolsspreadsheetsPostmanNewmanPlaywright APIcurlPlaywrightTypeScriptJavaScriptPythonpytestJUnit ecosystemSQL

Career relevance

Full-Stack Software Engineer

This course supports the development of skills relevant to roles such as QA Automation Engineer, Software Test Engineer, and SDET pathway. The strongest learner outcome is a portfolio that shows the problem, implementation, testing or evaluation, documentation and a clear explanation of decisions—not a certificate alone.

Course evidence and instruction

Academy advisor

Ranjeet Kumar

Advisor, Brightnest AI Academy · Innovation & Growth Leader

A technologist and data leader with 15+ years of experience applying data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to complex problems, scalable products and business growth.

What our learners say

Learner experience

Building one product end to end—React, APIs, authentication, databases, testing and deployment—made my portfolio much more credible.

Industry and technology ecosystem

Microsoft

Course FAQs

Clear answers before you enrol

Build reliable QA automation across API and UI layers with Playwright, framework engineering, CI/CD and release-readiness evidence.

Is the QA Automation course suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate-level course. Learners should have a basic understanding of the software development lifecycle. Coding experience is helpful for the automation modules.

What will I build during the course?

You will complete guided labs in every module and build two portfolio projects: Release-Ready QA Automation Framework and E-Commerce Test Automation. Deliverables include working files or code, documentation, testing or evaluation evidence, and a final presentation.

Which tools and platforms are covered?

Key tools include Test management templates, Jira concepts, Test case tools, spreadsheets, Postman, Newman, Playwright API, and curl. Additional platforms are introduced in relevant modules through practical tasks, and the toolset may evolve as industry practice changes.

How long does the course take?

The course includes approximately 79 guided learning hours across 8 modules, normally delivered over 10–12 weeks depending on batch intensity and learner practice time.

Which career paths can this course support?

The curriculum supports the development of skills relevant to roles such as QA Automation Engineer, Software Test Engineer, and SDET pathway. Career outcomes depend on prior experience, project quality, interview readiness and market conditions; employment is not guaranteed.

Will I receive mentor and career support?

The course includes live instruction, lab support, assignment feedback, project reviews and career preparation covering portfolio development, resume writing, LinkedIn profile improvement, and interview guidance.

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