Quality Analysis & Test Automation Masterclass

Become Job Ready – From Zero to Hero (with Salesforce + AI Focus)

Course Curriculum

Note: You can opt for any one module as well from QA and Test Automation.

Quality Analysis

  • Module 1: Foundations of Quality Analysis
    • What is Quality Analysis?
    • The Evolving Role of a Quality Analyst in Agile and Modern IT Teams
    • Key Goals and Value Addition by QA
    • QA Roles and Responsibilities (Traditional vs Agile)
    • Must-Have Skills for a QA Professional (Manual, Automation, Analytical, Communication)
    • QA Career Paths: Manual QA, Automation QA, Salesforce QA, QA Lead, SDET
  • Module 2: QA Lifecycle & Industry Frameworks
    • Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
    • QA in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Agile Testing Process vs Waterfall- Overview of DevOps & QA's role in CI/CD
    • Shift Left & Shift Right Testing Approaches
    • Overview of QA Metrics and KPIs
  • Module 3: Salesforce Essentials for QA Professionals
    • What is Salesforce?
    • Salesforce Cloud Offerings: Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience
    • Key Salesforce Terminologies
    • Understanding the Salesforce Data Model
    • Navigating the Lightning UI
    • Salesforce Sharing and Security
    • Reports & Dashboards
    • AppExchange Overview
    • Real-World BA Use Cases in Salesforce Projects
    • AI in Salesforce (Einstein Overview)
  • Module 4: Types of Testing
    • Functional Testing: Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Retesting, UAT, Integration Testing
    • Non-Functional Testing: Performance, Load, Security, Usability, Compatibility Testing
    • Exploratory Testing & Ad-hoc Testing
    • Automation vs Manual Testing — When & Why?
  • Module 5: QA Core Concepts & Testing Strategy
    • Verification vs Validation
    • Principles of Software Testing (ISTQB-aligned)
    • Entry and Exit Criteria
    • Test Plan vs Test Strategy
    • Traceability Matrix
    • Purpose and Sample
    • Risk-Based Testing and Prioritization Techniques
  • Module 6: Test Case Design & Documentation
    • What is a Test Scenario vs Test Case?
    • Real-time Test Case Template Walkthrough
    • Practical Step-by-Step Test Case Design
    • Positive & Negative Test Case Writing
    • Test Data Management Basics
    • Exploratory & Session-Based Test Design
  • Module 7: Defect Lifecycle & Reporting
    • What is a Bug/Defect?
    • Bug/Defect Lifecycle Stages
    • Bug Severity vs Priority – Examples
    • Root Cause Analysis Techniques
    • Sample Bug Template
    • Defect Triage Meeting – How to Participate Effectively
    • Tools: JIRA Bug Logging & Status Tracking
  • Module 8: Tools & Platforms in QA
    • Salesforce QA in Action
    • JIRA for QA: Logging, Managing & Reporting Test Cases and Defects
    • Confluence: Writing QA Documentation
    • Lucidchart: Creating Test Flow Diagrams and Test Coverage Maps
    • Test Management Tools Overview: Xray, Zephyr, TestRail (intro-level)
  • Module 9: AI & the Future of Quality Analysis
    • Introduction to AI in Software Testing
    • AI-Powered Test Case Generation
    • Using AI for Defect Prediction and Prioritization
    • Tools Demo: ChatGPT / AI Co-Pilots for QA Productivity
    • Test Automation Frameworks with AI Capabilities (overview)
  • Module 10: Practical Hands-on QA Projects
    • Real-World QA Case Studies on Salesforce and Web Apps
    • End-to-End Test Cycle Demo: Test Planning → Case Design → Bug Logging → Reporting → Closure
    • Working on Agile Sprint QA Tasks
    • Kanban Board – Test Management in Agile
    • Change Requests and Impact Testingn
  • Module 11: Interview Preparation & Career Guidance
    • Frequently Asked QA Interview Questions (Manual + Salesforce-specific)
    • STAR-Based Answering Techniques
    • Sample Resume for Freshers & Experienced QA Roles
    • Personal Branding: LinkedIn Profile Tips for QA
    • Mock Interview Practice
    • Mentorship, Career Roadmap & Continuous Learning Resources
  • Bonus
    • Access to a QA Interview Bank with Explanations
    • Downloadable Resume & Project Templates
    • Invitation to QA Mentorship and Career Growth Community
    • Lifetime Access to Training Recordings and Resources

Test Automation

  • Module 1 - Introduction to Test Automation
    • What is Test Automation? Why is it needed?
    • Manual Testing vs Automation Testing
    • Types of Testing suitable for Automation
    • Automation Feasibility Analysis
    • Test Automation in the Modern SDLC
    • Introduction to AI-powered Testing Tools (overview of tools like Testim, mabl, Functionize)
  • Module 2 - Understanding Selenium – The Industry Standard
    • What is Selenium? Why Selenium?
    • History and Evolution of Selenium
    • Components of Selenium Suite:-
      • Selenium IDE
      • Selenium RC (legacy)
      • Selenium WebDriver
      • Selenium Grid
    • Advantages and Limitations of Selenium
  • Module 3: Salesforce Essentials for QA Professionals
    • What is Salesforce?
    • Salesforce Cloud Offerings: Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience
    • Key Salesforce Terminologies
    • Understanding the Salesforce Data Model
    • Navigating the Lightning UI
    • Salesforce Sharing and Security
    • Reports & Dashboards
    • AppExchange Overview
    • Real-World BA Use Cases in Salesforce Projects
    • AI in Salesforce (Einstein Overview)
  • Module 4 - Java Essentials for Test Automation
    • Variables and Data Types
    • Operators, Conditional Statements, and Loops
    • Strings and String Methods
    • Arrays and ArrayLists
    • Collections Framework Overview
    • Methods and Static Keyword
    • Object-Oriented Programming Basics (Class, Object, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
  • Module 5 - Environment Setup
    • Installing Java and Eclipse/IntelliJ
    • Introduction to Maven and Project Setup
    • WebDriver and Browser Driver Configuration
    • Creating and Running the First Selenium Test Script
    • Understanding the Project Structure (Maven-based)
  • Module 6 - Locating and Interacting with Web Elements
    • Overview of Selenium Locators
      • ID, Name, ClassName, TagName, LinkText, PartialLinkText
      • XPath (absolute, relative)
      • CSS Selectors
    • Optimizing XPath and Using Functions
    • XPath Axes and Dynamic Element Handling
    • Using DevTools effectively for Automation
  • Module 7 - WebDriver in Action
    • Common WebDriver Commands (get, navigate, etc.)
    • Working with Forms: Input, Buttons, Dropdowns, Checkboxes, etc.
    • Validations: getText, getAttribute, isDisplayed, etc.
    • Handling AJAX and Dynamic Elements
  • Module 8 - Synchronization Techniquesn
    • Types of Waits in Selenium
      • Implicit Waits
      • Explicit Waits
      • Fluent Wait
      • Thread.sleep() – when and why to avoid
  • Module 9 - Advanced Selenium Features
    • Handling Alerts, Pop-ups, and Modals
    • Working with Frames and iFrames
    • Managing Multiple Windows/Tabs
    • Mouse and Keyboard Actions using Actions Class
    • File Upload/Download and Robot Class
  • Module 10 - Version Control with Git
    • What is Version Control?
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub
    • Cloning, Committing, and Pushing Code
    • Creating and Managing Branches
    • Resolving Merge Conflicts
    • Collaborating via GitHub in Real-time Projects
  • Module 11 - Integrating Selenium with Salesforce
    • Introduction to Salesforce Applications and UI Structure
    • Challenges in Salesforce Test Automation
    • Locating Dynamic Elements in Salesforce DOM
    • Best Practices for Salesforce UI Test Automation
  • Module 12 - Exposure to BDD with Cucumber (Real-Time Salesforce Project)
    • Introduction to BDD and Cucumber
    • Cucumber Feature Files, Step Definitions & Test Runner
    • Gherkin Syntax: Writing Effective Feature Scenarios
    • Integrating Cucumber with Selenium WebDriver in a Salesforce Project
    • Running Cucumber Tests and Reading Reports
    • Real-time Framework Walkthrough: Structure, Tags, Hooks, Utilities
  • Module 13 - Introduction to AI in Test Automation
    • Overview of AI in Testing: Trends & Tools
    • Smart Element Locators & Self-Healing Tests
    • Visual Regression using AI Tools
    • Introduction to low-code/no-code AI-based automation tools (e.g., Testim, Katalon Studio, Mabl)
    • How to combine traditional Selenium with AI tools in modern teams
  • Module 14 - Real-Time Project and Career Readiness
    • End-to-End Test Automation Flow: Salesforce Scenario
    • Writing Test Cases in Excel/JIRA → Automating with Selenium
    • Creating Modular, Reusable Scripts
    • Creating Reports: TestNG / ExtentReports
    • Defect Logging and Traceability with JIRA
    • Practice Assignment & Peer Reviews
  • Module 15 - Interview Prep & Career Guidance
    • Salesforce & Selenium Interview Q&A Bank with Explanations
    • Resume Preparation and Personal Branding (LinkedIn Tips)
    • Mock Interviews and Feedback
    • Career Pathways: QA Analyst → Test Automation Engineer → SDET
    • Mentorship and Lifetime Access to Resources
  • Module 16 - Bonus Resources
    • Sample Test Cases & Project Templates
    • Recorded Sessions & Cheat Sheets
    • Access to WhatsApp/Slack Support Group
    • Certification of Completion
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US $199

Incl. 18% GST
Duration:
2 Months
Fees:
US $199
Instructor:
Chaitanaya Sethi
Time:
9.00 - 10.00 PM IST
Start Date:
August 11, 2025
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