This comprehensive Selenium course equips you with the skills to automate web applications using industry-leading tools from the Selenium suite. Begin by mastering the fundamentals—understand the purpose of Selenium, its key components like Selenium IDE and WebDriver, and how they simplify browser-based automation. Get hands-on with guided demos to create and run test scripts. Progress to advanced automation techniques using Selenium WebDriver to implement real-world scenarios. Learn how to scale testing with Selenium Grid for efficient parallel and cross-browser execution. Discover how Selenium enhances testing speed, accuracy, and overall QA effectiveness.
Selenium Course for Beginners
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3 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand the components of the Selenium suite and their functions
Build and execute automated tests using Selenium IDE and WebDriver
Implement real-world test scenarios with hands-on WebDriver practice
Perform cross-browser and parallel testing using Selenium Grid
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June 2025
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There are 2 modules in this course
Get started with Selenium in this beginner-friendly module covering the core components of the Selenium suite. Learn how Selenium simplifies web automation through its powerful tools, Selenium IDE and WebDriver. Understand their functions, use cases, and see them in action through guided demos. Perfect for testers and developers aiming to automate browser tasks efficiently.
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5 videos1 reading3 assignments
Gain hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and explore advanced automation features in this practical module. Learn to implement real-world test scenarios using WebDriver through step-by-step demos. Dive into Selenium Grid for parallel testing across browsers and devices. Understand the key advantages of Selenium testing for faster, scalable automation.
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4 videos3 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
Start with a beginner-friendly course that covers Selenium IDE and WebDriver basics, along with hands-on demos. Practice regularly by automating simple browser tasks.
The best Selenium course offers practical training in IDE, WebDriver, and Selenium Grid, with real-world examples and guided implementation.
Yes, with consistent effort and hands-on practice, you can learn the basics of Selenium and start building simple automation scripts in a month.
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