SDET Java: Automation Testing from Scratch – Complete Guide

Course Details

Automation testing is one of the most in-demand skills in the software industry, and mastering it can open the door to roles such as QA Automation Engineer, SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), or Test Architect. This comprehensive program provides a practical, hands-on guide to automation testing, advanced Java programming, clean coding practices, and modern software engineering techniques.

Through this course, you will learn step-by-step how to build scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks and apply real-world engineering principles to deliver quality software at scale.

Instructors

  • Prof. Daniel Foster, MSc in Software Engineering – Specialist in test automation frameworks, Selenium WebDriver, and QA architecture.
  • Dr. Aisha Rahman, PhD in Computer Science – Expert in software design patterns, TDD/BDD, and advanced Java programming.
  • Prof. Mark Johansson, MSc in Information Systems – Consultant in continuous integration, DevOps pipelines, and QA team leadership.

Program Structure – Modules

  • Module 1: Introduction to Automation Testing — QA automation fundamentals, SDET roles, clean coding overview
  • Module 2: Java Programming Essentials — Syntax, data types, collections, OOP & SOLID, lambdas/streams
  • Module 3: Advanced Software Engineering Practices — Clean architecture, GoF patterns, debugging & performance
  • Module 4: Development Tools & Environments — Eclipse/IntelliJ, Git best practices, Gradle basics
  • Module 5: Test Automation with Selenium — WebDriver, waits, Page Object Model, web components, DTO patterns
  • Module 6: Testing Methodologies — TDD, BDD/ATDD, integration testing with JUnit 5, Mockito, PowerMock
  • Module 7: Advanced Java Topics — Reflection, advanced debugging, time APIs, modular apps, i18n/l10n
  • Module 8: Capstone Project — Build a complete, scalable automation framework (Java + Selenium + TDD/BDD)

What you will learn

  1. Fundamentals of automation testing and QA automation roles
  2. Advanced Java programming for test automation
  3. Designing scalable, maintainable, clean test frameworks
  4. Real-world Selenium WebDriver implementation
  5. Best practices in TDD, BDD, and testing architecture
  6. Practical skills with IDEs, Git, Gradle, and debugging tools

How you will benefit

  1. Become job-ready for QA Automation Engineer, SDET, or Test Architect roles
  2. Build a portfolio with a complete automation framework
  3. Stand out with advanced engineering practices
  4. Gain coding & testing skills applicable to enterprise-level projects

How the course is taught

  1. 100% online, self-paced program
  2. 16–20 weeks of structured learning (depending on pace)
  3. Hands-on projects, coding assignments, and capstone work
  4. Immediate access to all resources and lifelong references

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Learn faster with concise modules and hands-on application.

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Join an international community to learn, share, and grow together.

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Get a professional certificate that validates your efforts and skills.

Flexibility

 Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

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That depends on your pace—our courses are flexible. With just a few hours per week you can make steady progress.

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