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  • Program Duration8 months
  • Learning FormatLive, Online, Interactive
  • Learning FormatLive, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    Comprehensive Live Learning

    130+ hours of live classes delivered by industry experts covering Automation Testing Concepts

    130+ hours of live classes delivered by industry experts covering Automation Testing Concepts

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    GenAI-First Test Automation

    Learn prompt engineering, LLM workflows, and GenAI to accelerate test planning.

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    Industry Tools & Frameworks

    Java, Selenium, TestNG, JMeter, REST Assured, Postman, Git, and AI toolchains

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    Job-Ready Portfolio

    14+ lesson and phase projects + industry capstone to showcase in Git/portfolio

Industry Hiring Demand

Automation testing is growing rapidly, creating high demand for skilled professionals. Industry reports project the global test automation market to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2026, driven by the adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and AI-powered testing.

Industry Hiring Demand

Global Market by 2026

$20.6 B

AI Testing Adoption by 2030

65%

Global Testing Roles

5,000+

Top Companies Hiring

Automation Testing Course Overview

This automation testing course trains professionals to design, build, and operate modern test automation frameworks enhanced by Generative AI. You’ll learn end-to-end automation using Java and Selenium, API and performance testing tools, and GenAI workflows that accelerate requirement analysis, test generation, and defect triage.

Key Features

  • Learn through 130+ hours of core curriculum delivered in live online classes by industry experts
  • Learn through 5 structured phases, including dedicated modules on Generative AI
  • Work on 14 lesson-end and 5 phase-end hands-on projects, along with comprehensive industry-aligned capstone projects.
  • Master automation frameworks such as Java, Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Postman, REST Assured, and JMeter.
  • Learn GenAI skills, prompt engineering, LLM workflows, and AI-powered test automation practices.
  • Attend live instructor-led classes with 24/7 learner support and self-paced learning options.
  • Build a job-ready portfolio on GitHub to showcase your automation and GenAI capabilities.
  • Get Microsoft Learn portal access and MS-branded certificates.
  • Master’s certificate from Simplilearn upon program completion.

Automation Testing Certification Advantage

Gain industry recognised validation in modern automation testing with expertise in Java, Selenium, API & performance testing, and AI-powered testing workflows for faster analysis, test generation, and defect resolution.

  • Program Certificate

    Fast-track your Automation Test Career

    • Certificate of completion from Microsoft and Simplilearn
    • Dedicated live sessions by industry experts
    • Certificates for every course in the Learning Path from Simplilearn
  • Microsoft Certificate

    Partnership with Microsoft:

    • Get an official course completion certificate hosted on the Microsoft Learn portal

About Automation Testing Course

What skills will be covered in this Automation Test Engineer program?

By the end of the program, you will be able to accomplish the following:

  • Master software programming concepts and implement them in real-life
  • Become an agile practitioner with the ability to quickly complete industry projects
  • Build an end-to-end application from scratch and test it
  • Test and deploy features seamlessly to production with minimal effort 
  • Build a running, industry-aligned project from scratch
     

What projects are included in this Automation Test Engineer program?

A unique feature of our master’s program is that it is a project-driven curriculum. There are assisted and unassisted topic-end projects, followed by lesson-end projects. There are also phase-end projects which focus on building functional features of a web application based on the concepts covered in that particular phase.

Lastly, there is a capstone project included in this Test Automation course which provides hands-on working experience. The objective of this project is to develop the entire application from scratch, deploy it into a pseudo-production environment, and test its features.
 

Who should take this program?

This program caters to a wide audience, from those who are hoping to enter the industry to those who have already gained some experience, all aspiring to become Automation Test Engineer.
The following are the few roles and disciplines that are ideal:

  • Fresh graduates who are intent on taking the plunge into the job market
  • Test engineers, system engineers, and others who want to launch a career in the automation testing domain
     

What should I expect from this program? How is it different from other software development programs?

This is a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind, 11-month live virtual classroom program in software development, featuring content designed in close collaboration with leading industry experts. The key USPs of the program are:

  • Industry-recognized certification: Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn an industry-recognized course completion certificate.
  • Learn from the best in the industry: Learn core computer science concepts from leading industry experts with content structured to ensure industrial relevance.  
  • Acquire a digital- and product-oriented mindset: An optimal mix of theoretical concepts, hands-on practice, industry interaction, and programming assignments will help you think end-to-end about software development. 
  • Extensive hands-on experience: Special emphasis is placed on building programming skills through practice. You will get to work on the latest software tools using the best  practices being used in top tech companies.
     

Automation Testing Course Learning Path

Master automation testing with GenAI-driven frameworks to elevate software quality and speed. Gain hands-on expertise in Selenium, Java, API, and performance testing, while leveraging Generative AI to automate requirement analysis, test creation, execution, and defect management.

Learning Path

Electives:
  • Introduction to AI in Azure

    Gain a solid foundation in cloud concepts with Microsoft Azure and learn how to apply core AI principles and services to build intelligent, scalable solutions Design and deploy language model–powered apps via Azure AI Foundry, including model selection, fine-tuning, and prompt flow orchestration

  • Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer

    Automate Windows-based, browser-based, and terminal-based applications that are time-consuming or contain repetitive processes.

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13+ Skills Covered

  • Agile
  • Java
  • API Testing with Postman
  • TDD with TestNG
  • AWS
  • JDBC
  • API Contract Testing
  • Performance Test Planning
  • LLM fundamentals
  • Introduction to fine tuning concepts
  • Prompt engineering
  • Multimodal prompts
  • Basic XPathCSS Selectors

18+ Tools Covered

azure SQL databaseDocker FSDGIT FSDJenkins FSDJunit 5Maven FSDSelenium 4Java 17Cypress ATEAngular FSDCucumberJMeterPostmanRest-AssuredAWSChatGPTMicrosoft CopilottestRigor

Industry Project

  • Project 1

    Create a Testing Framework for Sporty Shoes Website

    Selenium + JUnit UI automation, Postman API checks, and JMeter performance tests across signup, login, cart, checkout, and orders.

  • Project 2

    Testing a Healthcare Website

    End-to-end QA stack for a healthcare website. Selenium user journeys, TestNG unit tests, Postman API checks on AWS—fully automated via Jenkins CI.

  • Project 3

    Testing an Airline Booking Website

    End-to-end QA for an airline booking site, Selenium user flows, TestNG unit tests, Postman API checks on AWS—automated via Jenkins.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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Automation Testing Industry Trend

The software testing industry is on track for rapid growth, driven by AI advancements and increasing demand, making automation test engineering indispensable as software delivery accelerates and quality expectations continue to rise.

Job Icon$92.45 Billion

Automation testing market to surge by 2030 as enterprises scale testing.

Source: Grandview research
Job Icon20% CAGR

Automation testing to grow rapidly by 2030, driven by AI, DevOps, and cloud

Source: Grandview research
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AI-powered testing demand to surge by 2030

Source: Market.us

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • Industry
    The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 36%Technology - 21%BFSI - 14%Logistics - 12%Telecommunications - 10%Energy & Utilities - 7%
    Companies
    TCS
    Accenture
    Wipro
    Cognizant
    Amazon
    Capegemini
    Infosys
    Tech Mahindra
    Dassault Systems Global Services
    Ericsson
    HSBC
    Oracle
  • Work Experience
    The class maintains an impressive diversity across work experience and roles
    Designation Breakup
    Engineers - 36%Analyst - 28%Leads - 19%Manager - 11%Consultant - 6%
    Total Years of Experience
    No Experience - 30%1-3 - 29%3-5 - 16%5-8 - 12%8-12 - 2%others - 11%

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Financing

The admission fee for this program is $1,499

Total Program Fee

$1,499

Pay In Installments, as low as

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Automation Courses FAQs

  • What is Automation Testing?

    Automation testing uses software tools and methodologies to create test cases, execute and analyze them, and compare actual test results with predicted results. A test automation engineer designs and implements scripts to validate software functionality thoroughly before release. You can learn how to perform these tasks through online automation testing courses.

  • Why is Test Automation Important Across Industries?

    Test automation increases software efficiency and ensures software quality with minimal effort and maximum accuracy. The following are the benefits of test automation:

    • Fast Feedback: Automated testing improves communication among all project stakeholders and allows faster rectification of errors.
    • Saves Time: Implementing automation testing saves time, even for intricate and enormous systems.
    • Reusability: Because automation testing course test cases are repetitive, they 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 a QA automation test engineer do?

     Automation test engineers design, build, and test automation solutions to create scalable and error-free applications. Learning how to conduct automation testing will help you find and fix software problems quickly. This QA automation course offers a comprehensive curriculum using our unique blended learning approach, so you will be ready to work as an automation test engineer when you complete the course.

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  • How Do I Become an Automation Test Engineer?

    To become an automation test engineer, enrolling in a structured automation testing course or QA training is key. It provides hands-on practice with tools and frameworks, preparing you for industry roles.

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  • Does Automation Testing Require Coding?

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

  • What are the prerequisites for pursuing this Automation Testing course?

    There are no such prerequisites for pursuing this automation testing certification. It can be taken by anyone with an IT background, whether fresher or experienced professionals, such as software developers, IT professionals, engineers, test engineers, technical consultants, and analysts. However, to learn automation testing, one must be patient and willing to practice regularly.

  • What career opportunities can I pursue after completing this Automation Testing Course?

     Automated testing offers an even better salary and more job security than manual testing. Completing an automation testing course will help you explore various roles such as Automation Test Engineer, QA Engineer, and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). In these roles, you will design and implement automated test scripts, improve testing processes, and ensure software quality.


    The skills gained in the QA automation course can open doors to roles in quality assurance management and specialized testing domains, enhancing your prospects in the tech industry. You can also explore roles like Product Manager, Software Engineer, Software Developer, and Company Architect.

  • What are Some Common Types of Test Automation Frameworks?

     The most common types of automation testing frameworks are mentioned here:

    • Modular-based testing framework

    • Linear automation framework

    • Library architecture testing framework

    • Keyword-driven framework

    • Data-driven framework

    • Hybrid testing framework

  • What topics are covered as a part of this Automation Testing Course Curriculum?

     The automation testing course syllabus offered by Simplilearn covers a wide variety of software testing and automation topics, including planning and automation, functional testing, non-functional testing, cloud automation, automated tests, test execution and more.
    In this course, candidates will learn a wide range of skills, including, but not limited to, Agile, API Testing with Postman, Java, JDBC, TDD with TestNG, AWS, etc. The curriculum also includes various tools like Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber, Postman, and many more.

  • What Is the Salary Expectancy of Automation Testers Across India and the US?

    The salary packages for automation testing engineer professionals with test automation skills differ greatly depending on the career role, skills, experience, and the company. Here is a table that gives an overview of the salary of employees with test automation skills:

    Role

    Average Annual Salary in India

    Average Annual Salary in the USA

    Test Engineer

    INR 4,78,783

    USD 80,793

    Automation Engineer

    INR 5,95,192

    USD 82,469

    Software Test Lead

    INR 1,299,627

    USD 76,359

    Test/Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

    INR 4,92,039

    USD 79,246

    Senior Software Development Engineer

    INR 1,531,445

    USD 1,18,422

  • Who Is A Test Automation Engineer?

    Test automation engineers  are responsible for designing and writing programs that handle automated tests on existing or new software. This is a vital aspect of the software development cycle. Enrolling in an automation testing course can equip you with the skills needed for this role, especially in the growing field of QA automation.

  • Does Simplilearn have corporate training solutions?

    At Simplilearn for Business, we collaborate with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies to deliver digital skills training for their talent development strategy. Our offerings include short automation testing certification programs, role-based learning paths, and Simplilearn Learning Hub+ - a comprehensive learning library with unlimited live and interactive solutions that are accessible organization-wide. Our curriculum consultants customize learning solutions to meet each client's team's needs and objectives. 

  • What are the benefits of enrolling into an automation test master course?

    Enrolling in Automation Testing courses has a number of advantages. It gives you advanced knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools, which improves your capacity to expedite and simplify the testing process. Simplilearn's Automation Testing Course helps you learn comprehensive methodologies and best practices for testing along with hands-on experience with popular testing tools and frameworks. The course is designed to enhance your skills and prepare you for industry-recognized certifications, helping you stay competitive. Getting Automation Testing certified can improve your employment prospects by establishing you as an authority in a topic.

  • How do I enroll in the automation test engineer course?

     To enroll in Simplilearn's automation test engineer course, navigate to the course page, complete registration, and proceed with payment. Once registered, you’ll be assigned to the next cohort of this top-rated automation testing course.

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded sessions anytime. This ensures you stay up-to-date with your QA training progress and continue meeting the course requirements for certification.

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Automation Testing Master?

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. Reviews about the Automation Testing Master program praise its structured content, hands-on labs, and flexibility—making it one of the best automation testing courses for working professionals.  Simplilearn testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments. 

  • Are there any other online courses Simplilearn offers under Software Development?

    Simplilearn offers a variety of master’s, post-graduate, and certification courses that one can pursue after completing the Automation course. You can further enhance your skills with post-graduate programs and advanced certification training courses that dive deeper into specialized areas of Software Development. These targeted courses focused on mastering key tools and technologies within Software Development are designed to build on your existing knowledge and help you stay ahead of the competition.

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