Advanced Automation Testing and Maintenance Training Course

Introduction to Automation Testing

• Fundamentals of Automation Testing
  • Advantages of implementing automation.
  • Distinguishing between Functional and Non-functional testing.
• Navigating the Client’s Technical Ecosystem
  • Core concepts of Oracle APEX.
  • Fundamentals of .Net Core.
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in code algorithms.

Overview of Automation Tools

• Selenium
  • Initialization and setup of Selenium WebDriver.
  • Authoring and executing test scripts.
  • Industry best practices for Selenium utilization.
• TestComplete
  • Introduction to the TestComplete environment.
  • Developing automated tests for diverse applications.
  • Integrating TestComplete with complementary tools.

Advanced Automation with Selenium

• Advanced Selenium Techniques
  • Managing dynamic web elements.
  • Conducting cross-browser testing.
  • Synergy with TestNG and JUnit.
• Framework Architecture
  • Implementing the Page Object Model (POM).
  • Designing data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks.
  • Continuous integration workflows using Jenkins.

Advanced Capabilities in TestComplete

• Scripting and Automation Processes
  • Supported scripting languages in TestComplete.
  • Automating desktop, web, and mobile application workflows.
• Test Customization
  • Defining custom checkpoints.
  • Exception handling and error management.

Integration with Oracle APEX and .Net Core

• Testing Oracle APEX Applications
  • Automation strategies specific to APEX.
  • Tools and methodologies tailored for APEX environments.
• Automation within .Net Core
  • Establishment of test projects.
  • Unit testing using xUnit.
  • Integration and end-to-end testing strategies.

Machine Learning in Automation

• Machine Learning Foundations in Testing
  • Core principles of machine learning.
  • Practical applications in test automation.
• Applying Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Developing algorithms for predictive analysis.
  • Merging machine learning capabilities with test automation.

Maintenance and Manual Construction of New Apps

• Manual Testing Essentials
  • Standard manual testing techniques.
  • Crafting effective test cases and comprehensive test plans.
• The Shift from Manual to Automated Testing
  • Identifying suitable candidates for automation.
  • Best practices for sustaining test script integrity.

Digital HCM/NPP and Outsourcing Strategies

• Digital HCM/NPP Landscape
  • Key tools and technologies in HCM.
  • Automation approaches for HCM applications.
• Oversight of Outsourced Testing Projects
  • Best practices in outsourcing management.
  • Maintaining quality and consistency in external projects.

Alternative Tools and Technologies

• Assessment of Jtest and SOAtest
  • Key features of Jtest and SOAtest.
  • Alignment with client-specific requirements.
• Exploration of Alternative Tools
  • Reviewing other automation solutions (e.g., Katalon Studio, Postman for API testing).
  • Strategies for integration and transition.

Hands-On Workshops and Real-World Scenarios

• Practical Application Sessions
  • Interactive labs with Selenium and TestComplete.
  • Simulation of real-world testing challenges.
• Case Studies and Capstone Project
  • Collaborative project to build a complete automation solution.
  • Project presentation and peer evaluation.

Summary and Path Forward