1. Logical Thinking & Test Analysis
Before writing a single line of code, you need to understand what and why you’re testing. Can the scenario be automated? What data is needed? What’s the expected behavior? Automation starts with smart analysis.
2. Basic Programming or Scripting Skills
Yes—some coding is required. But no, you don’t have to be a senior developer. Understanding how to write basic conditionals, loops, and functions is enough to start. Most modern frameworks are built to support testers, not scare them off.
You can pick from languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, depending on the toolset.
3. Familiarity with Automation Tools & Frameworks
Different test types require different tools. You’ll learn about:
- UI test tools like Selenium, Playwright, Robot Framework
- API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or custom scripts
- Mobile testing with tools like Appium
This course will introduce several of them to help you choose based on your context.
4. Understanding Test Design for Automation
Not all manual tests should be automated. You’ll learn how to identify repeatable, stable, and valuable test cases to automate, and avoid the trap of automating everything.
5. Working with CI/CD and Version Control
Eventually, you’ll want to integrate your tests into the development pipeline. This means working with:
- Git (version control)
- CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.
You’ll see how automation becomes part of a larger system—not just a standalone activity.
+1 Bonus: A Growth Mindset
You’ll mess up. You’ll get stuck. But if you stick with it, automation becomes a powerful, even fun, part of your tester toolkit.
No one is born knowing how to do this. You learn it—and we’re here to help you do exactly that.