Free Selenium Course for Beginners
Selenium Basics
Learn the fundamentals of Selenium and automation testing with this free Selenium course. Understand manual and automation testing, how Selenium works, why Selenium is used with Python, and its key advantages and limitations.
Instructor:
Shambhavi GuptaAbout this course
This Selenium course will introduce you to the fundamentals of software testing and automation. You’ll begin by understanding the role of testing in software development, including the difference between manual testing and automation testing and how automation tools are used to execute test cases.
You’ll then learn about Selenium, how it automates web applications for testing, and why Python is used with Selenium. The course also covers the key advantages and limitations of Selenium, giving you a clear foundation in selenium basics and helping you understand how Selenium can be used for web application testing.
Course outline
What is Testing?
Testing is a significant phase in software development. This module gives you a brief overview of the testing phase and its types.
What is Manual Testing?
Manual testing is a process in which quality assurance testers manually execute test cases without using any automation tools. This module briefs on manual testing and its purpose.
What is Automation Testing?
Automation testing is the process of using specialized tools to execute test cases without manual intervention. This module explains automation testing, its purpose, and its execution.
What is Selenium?
Selenium automates the web applications for testing. It is an open-source tool that helps test scripts of multiple programming languages like Ruby, Perl, Python etc.
Why Selenium with Python?
This module briefs the reason for implementing Selenium with Python.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Selenium
Selenium testing is used to test web applications, and this module discusses its advantages and limitations.
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Our course instructor
Shambhavi Gupta
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a certificate upon completing this free course?
Is this course free?
What will I learn in this Selenium basics course?
You’ll learn the fundamentals of software testing, manual and automation testing, Selenium, Selenium with Python, and the advantages and limitations of Selenium.
Is this Selenium course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course starts with an introduction to software testing and gradually explains automation testing, Selenium, and its use with Python.
Will I learn Selenium with Python in this course?
Yes. The course explains why Selenium is used with Python and introduces its role in automating web application testing.
What testing concepts will I learn before starting with Selenium?
You’ll first learn about the software testing phase and the basics of manual and automation testing before moving into Selenium and its use in web application testing.
Will I understand how automation testing works after this course?
Yes. You’ll learn how automation testing uses specialized tools to execute test cases and how Selenium fits into this process.
Will I learn when Selenium can be used for web application testing?
The course will help you understand Selenium’s role in automating web applications and how it supports software testing
Will I understand the limitations of Selenium after completing the course?
Yes. The course covers the advantages and limitations of Selenium, helping you develop a realistic understanding of the tool.
What testing skills will I develop through this Selenium course?
You’ll develop a foundational understanding of manual testing, automation testing, Selenium-based web application testing, and Selenium with Python.
Does this course provide an introduction to Selenium before advanced concepts?
Yes. It starts with the fundamentals of testing and automation before introducing Selenium and its use with Python.
What are the steps to enroll in this course?
- Search for the "Selenium Basics" free course through Great Learning Academy's search bar.
- Register for the course through enroll button present on the course page and start learning.
Why choose Great Learning for this Selenium Basics course?
Great Learning Academy offers free courses that involve in-demand industrial skills. This Selenium beginner's course is offered for free and covers Selenium fundamentals in detail.
Can I sign up for multiple courses from Great Learning Academy at the same time?
You can enroll in multiple free courses by Great Learning Academy that supports your career goals.
What knowledge and skills will I gain upon completing this Selenium Basics course?
You will learn about testing, manual testing, automation testing, Selenium basics, and the benefits of implementing Selenium with Python.
What jobs demand that you learn Selenium?
Some of the jobs that demand that you have Selenium skills include:
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Web application Developers
- Software Testers
Will I have lifetime access to the free course?
Yes, you can visit this Selenium online free course any time when there is a requirement.
How long does it take to complete this free Selenium course?
This free course contains 1 hour of self-paced video content.
What are the prerequisites required to learn this Selenium Basics course?
You must be familiar with Python basics to understand Selenium better.