Software Testing Training in Chennai

Automation Testing Courses FAQs

• What is the Average Salary of a Software Testing professional in Chennai?

  As per the salary stats from Glassdoor, the average salary for a Test Automation Engineer is Rs 4,70,527 in Chennai, India.

• What are the various roles offered by companies for Automation Testing professionals in Chennai?

  Some of the roles offered for Automation Testing Professionals in Chennai:

  • Senior Software Test Automation Engineer
  • QA Automation Engineer
  • Software Engineer In Test
  • Principal Automation/Test Engineer
  • Automated Test Engineer

• Which companies are hiring Automation Testing Professionals in Chennai?

  Some of the major companies hiring Automation Testing Professionals in Chennai are:

  • VeloCloud
  • Citi
  • DTCC
  • Indium Software
  • Amazon
  • Crayon Data

• What is Automation Testing?

  Automation testing uses software tools and methodologies to create test cases, execute them, analyze them and finally compare actual test results with predicted or expected results. 

• Why is Test Automation important across industries?

  Test automation increases software efficiency and ensures software quality with minimal effort and maximum accuracy. Following are the benefits:

  • Fast Feedback: Automated testing improves communication among all stakeholders of a project and allows faster rectification of errors. 
  • Saves Time: Owing to the quick implementation of automated testing, plenty of time is saved even for intricate and enormous systems.
  • Reusability: Due to the repetitive nature of test automation test cases, Automated test cases are reusable and can be utilized for different projects.
  • Quick Time-to-Market: Automation testing reduces the time-to-market of an application/product by constantly executing test cases.
     

• What does an Automation Test Engineer do?

  Automation Test Engineers design, build, test, and test automation solutions to create scalable and error-free applications. The automation testing course offers an extensive curriculum using our unique blended learning approach, so you will be ready to work as an automation test engineer when the Automation testing course is completed.

• Is automation testing in demand?

  Companies are always keen on developing high-quality software and thus the role of software testers becomes quite important. The DevOps methodology, being adopted by many companies, further focuses on automation, and hence the demand for automation testing is high. In 2019 itself, the demand for automation testers on various job portals was quite impressive - 16,955 on Indeed, 30,705 on Glassdoor, and 5,580 jobs posted on LinkedIn.

• How do I become an automation test engineer?

  In order to become an automation test engineer, you will need to have a working knowledge of software development tools, databases, testing tools, and frameworks. You should be able to work as part of a scrum team—following Agile methodologies, building, testing, and delivering features.

• Does automation testing require coding?

  Though not mandatory, it is beneficial for automation test engineers to have coding knowledge. It helps them communicate better with developers and participate in unit testing.

• How do I enroll in the Master’s Program?

  You can enroll in this Automation Testing courses on our website and make an online payment using any of the following options:

  • Visa Credit or Debit Card
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Diner’s Club
  • PayPal

  Once payment is received, you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.
   

• What is the JobAssist program?

  Simplilearn’s JobAssist program is an India-specific offering in Partnership with IIMJobs.com to help you land your dream job. With Job Assist program we will offer extended support for the certified learners who are looking for a job switch or starting with their first job. Upon successful completion of the Master’s Program, you will be eligible to apply for this program and your details will be shared with IIMJobs. As a part of this program IIMJobs will offer the following exclusive programs:

  • IIMJobs Pro-Membership for 6 Months
  • Resume Building Assistance 
  • Career Mentoring and Interview Preparation sessions via Webinars
  • Career Fairs 

• What is the iimjobs.com Pro-Membership plan?

  The iimjobs.com Pro-Membership offers learners exclusive features that aren’t available to free members.

  • Dedicated career expert from IIMJobs will completely handhold learner to register on the portal, provide them tips and guidance to improve the profile, and follow right keywords. 
  • Access to Insights: Which helps them compare their application with other applications received for a similar job.
  • Improved visibility of your profile: Your application gets promoted to the top of the applications.
  • Receive a notification if recruiter shortlists your application: You can chat with the recruiter directly and do the follow-ups on the application.

• What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the JobAssist Program?

  To participate in the JobAssist Program you need to:

  • Be a graduate (engineering or equivalent) 
  • Complete our Master’s Program successfully and earn a Master certificate upon completion

• What are career fairs and how frequently will they be conducted?

  IIMJobs conducts job fairs and facilitates recruitment drives with top hiring companies. You will be invited to at least 1 career fair. These career fairs will be conducted in cities, such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, NCR-Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

• What happens in the Career Mentoring session?

  In career mentoring sessions, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) or industry experts answer questions related to career growth and opportunities.

• Will the JobAssist program guarantee me a job?

  No, the JobAssist Program is designed to help you in finding your dream job. It will maximize your potential and chances of landing a successful job. The final selection is always dependent on the recruiter. 

• Will you forward my resume to the recruiter?

  No, Simplilearn or IIMJobs (our program partner) will never forward your resume to the recruiters directly. Pro-Membership will give you access to thousands of jobs to apply for on the portal and also attend job fairs which will be conducted from time to time.

• I am a fresher, can I participate in the JobAssist Program?

  Any graduate who has successfully completed our Master Programs is eligible to participate in the JobAssist Program. 1+ years of experience is however recommended.

• Can I choose not to take this JobAssist Program and get a discount?

  No, the JobAssist Program is a supplementary offering which comes along with the Master Programs. It will make your chances high to get hired by the top companies.

• How long will this service be active for?

  This service will be active for a period of six months from your certification date.

• Is automation testing a good career?

  As long as companies continue to build different kinds of software, the demand for automation testing isn’t going to decrease. It’s a creative and challenging job that requires constant learning. It is a rewarding career as you’ll be helping a company build products faster with reduced costs and better quality.

• What is the difference between a QA and QE?

  A QA (an abbreviation for a quality analyst) ensures and maintains the quality of a product by executing on CodeScience's quality procedures. A QE (an abbreviation for a quality engineer) automates quality and test procedures to minimize manual testing efforts.

• Who are the instructors and how are they selected?

  All of our highly qualified trainers are industry experts with at least 10 years of relevant teaching experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty for data science online training.

• If I need to cancel my enrolment, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrolment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administrative fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.
   

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• Do you provide a money-back guarantee for the training programs?

  Yes, we do offer a money-back guarantee for many of our training programs. Refer to our Refund Policy and submit refund requests via our Help and Support portal.

• Is automation testing tough?

  For a dedicated learner, automation testing is not tough to master. An education background in computer science and some experience in software development further makes learning automation testing easier.

• Which automation testing certification course is best?

  To demonstrate your skills in automation testing, one can go for individual certifications related to tools like Selenium, Maven, Docker, or jenkins. ISTQB is another well-known certification in software testing. On the other hand, you can achieve a complete automation test engineer certification through our program and validate your knowledge of all the required skills.

• What are the steps to learn automation testing?

  To start learning automation testing, one should start with the fundamentals of software testing. One can then learn any one programming language, and tools for unit testing and automation like Selenium. Knowledge of building automation frameworks and DevOps tools like Maven and Jenkins is also required. Our automation testing course helps you learn all these concepts with ease.

• Is automation easy to learn?

  Automation testing is quite challenging to learn from scratch. This is because automation testing includes gaining in-depth knowledge of coding languages and testing frameworks, which can pose challenges for beginners. However, learning automation testing becomes easier with Simplilearn’s comprehensive automation testing courses, which offer a unique applied learning methodology to help you build skills in Agile, Java APIs, testing APIs with Postman, TDD with TestNG, AWS, and JDBC.

  Furthermore, as part of the robust curriculum, you will gain real-world experience through the required industry-based, course-end project.

• How long is the automation testing course?

  The automation testing certification is a one-year course that you can complete by dedicating 5-10 hours each week.

• How do I get a job in automation?

  To get a job in automation — in any industry — you need to have a relevant degree, certification, and examples of work (or projects) that verify your technical knowledge and analytical skills. This automation testing course will equip you with all that you need. Upon completion, we will help you on your job hunt through the JobAssist program (in India).

• What companies use automation?

  While many companies use automation, some of the top companies leveraging automation to smoothen their processes are Siemens, ABB, Emerson Process Management, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Honeywell Process Solutions, and Mitsubishi Electric Yokogawa Electric, Omron automation, and Danaher Industrial Ltd.

• Which online automation testing course is best?

  A broad range of automation testing courses are available online, and Simplilearn’s online automation testing training is one of the best. This is because the course is tailored with a particular focus on over 15 in-demand tools and skills, such as GIT, Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter, and involves 15+ hands-on projects and one capstone project to prepare the individuals for the current job market.
  This is because the course is tailored with a particular focus on over 15 in-demand tools and skills, such as GIT, Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter, and involves 15+ hands-on projects and one capstone project to prepare the individuals for the current job market.

• What major skills do you need to become an Automation Test Engineer?

  To become an automation test engineer, you will know about software development tools, databases, test tools, and frameworks. As part of a scrum team, you should work, build, test, and deliver features according to agile methodologies. You can obtain individual automation testing certification tools such as Selenium, Maven, Docker, or Jenkins to demonstrate your know-how in automation testing.