Selenium WebDriver Automation Training in Birmingham

Selenium WebDriver Automation Training in Birmingham, England

This course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to begin automating web application testing.

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Selenium WebDriver Automation Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Birmingham, England. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Selenium WebDriver Automation Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. Selenium WebDriver training focuses on teaching participants how to automate browser-based testing using the Selenium WebDriver API. The course...

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Course Code: PRR33
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

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Selenium WebDriver training focuses on teaching participants how to automate browser-based testing using the Selenium WebDriver API. The course covers topics such as element identification using locators, writing test scripts in programming languages like Java or Python, and handling dynamic web elements. Participants learn to create robust test cases, manage browser interactions, and perform cross-browser testing for enhanced application quality. Hands-on exercises include integrating WebDriver with testing frameworks like TestNG or JUnit, as well as CI/CD tools for continuous automation. By the end of the training, attendees are equipped to efficiently design, execute, and maintain automated tests for web applications.

Basic understanding of software testing concepts.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, especially in Java or Python.
Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is recommended.
No prior experience with Selenium WebDriver required.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Gain a solid understanding of Selenium WebDriver and how it fits into test automation.
Learn how to create automated test scripts for web applications.
Be able to work with multiple browsers, manage browser sessions, and handle dynamic web elements.
Develop skills to create robust, maintainable, and reusable test scripts using Selenium WebDriver.
Understand how to integrate Selenium with test frameworks like TestNG or JUnit for better test organization and reporting.

Selenium WebDriver Basics: Knowledge of Selenium WebDriver components and how to set up and configure it for test automation.
Automated Test Script Creation: Skill in writing test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver.
Browser Interaction: Ability to interact with web elements (buttons, forms, tables) using WebDriver.
Test Framework Integration: Understanding of how to integrate Selenium with test frameworks like TestNG or JUnit.
Handling Dynamic Web Elements: Skill in handling dynamic elements, waits, and synchronization in Selenium WebDriver tests.

Participants will be assessed on:

Selenium WebDriver Basics: Understanding of WebDriver setup, browsers, and interaction with web elements.
Test Script Creation: Ability to write and run automated test scripts.
Handling Dynamic Elements: Use of waits, locating elements, and handling dynamic content in web pages.
Framework Integration: Integrating Selenium with TestNG or JUnit and understanding basic reporting.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion: Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion for Selenium WebDriver Essentials Training.

Introduction to Selenium WebDriver and Basic Test Automation

Introduction to Selenium WebDriver

Overview of Selenium WebDriver and its importance in test automation.
Difference between Selenium IDE, RC, WebDriver, and Grid.
Installing and configuring Selenium WebDriver with Java (or Python).
Hands-On Exercise

WebDriver Basics

Introduction to WebDriver and its architecture.
Working with different WebDriver implementations (ChromeDriver, FirefoxDriver, etc.).
Managing browser sessions and window handling.
Hands-On Exercise

Locating Web Elements

Introduction to locating elements using different strategies (ID, Name, XPath, CSS Selectors, etc.).
Understanding locators and best practices for element identification.
Hands-On Exercise

Interacting with Web Elements

Actions on web elements: clicking buttons, entering text, selecting checkboxes, etc.
Working with forms and input fields.
Handling drop-downs, radio buttons, and dynamic content.
Hands-On Exercise

Synchronization in Selenium

Introduction to synchronization issues in automation (timing issues, page load delays).
Using implicit and explicit waits in Selenium WebDriver.
Hands-On Exercise

Summary and Q&A

Recap of key concepts learned on Day 1.
Open Q&A session to address any doubts or questions.

Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Integration

Handling Dynamic Web Elements

Strategies for handling dynamic elements (e.g., Ajax-based elements, elements that change IDs).
Techniques for handling iframes and popups in Selenium.
Hands-On Exercise

Working with Browser Options and Profiles

Configuring browser options (headless mode, custom profiles, etc.).
Managing cookies and sessions.
Hands-On Exercise

Advanced WebDriver Commands

Navigating between pages and handling alerts.
Working with JavaScript execution (executing JavaScript via WebDriver).
Handling file uploads and downloads in Selenium.
Hands-On Exercise

Framework Integration with TestNG

Introduction to TestNG (or JUnit) for organizing and running tests.
Setting up and running test suites with TestNG.
Creating parameterized tests and reports in TestNG.
Hands-On Exercise

Debugging and Reporting

Debugging Selenium tests and logging.
Generating test reports using TestNG or custom logging.
Hands-On Exercise

Best Practices and Troubleshooting

Best practices for writing maintainable and reusable test scripts.
Common issues in Selenium WebDriver automation and their solutions.
Tips for optimizing Selenium tests and improving performance.
Hands-On Exercise

Course Summary and Q&A

Final review of Selenium WebDriver concepts and techniques.
Open Q&A session for resolving any remaining questions.

Selenium WebDriver documentation and setup guides.
Sample test scripts and configurations for hands-on exercises.
Best practices guide for Selenium WebDriver automation.

Evaluation based on participation in practical exercises and test script creation.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course and assessments.

This Selenium WebDriver Essentials Training course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to begin automating web application testing. By the end of the course, attendees will have the skills to create robust and maintainable Selenium test scripts for web applications and integrate them with test frameworks like TestNG.

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