Test Automation Learning Journey (Full Track)

Intelligent Automation
Software Development
Test Automation
Testing

Ready to build solid automation skills from scratch? This multi-module Learning Journey guides manual testers through UI automation, no-code tooling, scripting, and DevOps integration—step-by-step and supported by expert coaching.

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Anja van Ackern
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What will I learn?

This Learning Journey helps manual testers evolve into automation specialists. You’ll go from writing your first HTML selectors to building test scripts, integrating them into CI pipelines, and working confidently with code, tools, and frameworks used in modern QA teams.

Key takeaways

  1. Understand test automation from theory to hands-on
  2. Learn HTML/CSS basics, no-code tools, scripting, and DevOps
  3. Get expert feedback, coaching, and exercises at each step
  4. Build complete automated tests by the end of the program

Program

The journey includes multiple online sessions, assignments, self-study materials, and live check-ins with Xebia’s automation coaches. You’ll progress from beginner to confident test automation practitioner—without needing prior programming experience.

  • Module 1 – HTML & CSS
    Learn the basics of web structure and write simple websites to understand how test locators work.
  • Module 2 – No-Code Test Automation
    Explore Playwright’s no-code tools to build and run automated UI tests—without touching code.
  • Module 3 – Programming
    Start scripting your own tests with JavaScript. Understand syntax, logic, and structure. Build your confidence with small, clear exercises.
  • Module 4 – DevOps for Testers
    Learn how to run your automated tests in CI pipelines. Understand how Git, versioning, and deployment pipelines influence test execution.
  • Module 5 – Real Test Automation
    Apply everything you’ve learned. Build automated tests in JavaScript using structured design and reusable patterns.

Who is it for?

This Learning Journey is designed for:
– Manual testers looking to grow their skills
– QA professionals transitioning into automation
– Anyone in testing who wants to learn scripting and frameworks in a guided way

Requirements

No programming knowledge needed to start

Openness to learn JavaScript and automation workflows

A laptop and willingness to practice between sessions

Why should I follow this training?

Become an automation-ready tester

Learn everything from no-code to script-based test creation

Follow your own pace

Work with self-study, live support, and flexible sessions

Learn from experts

Guided by QA engineers who coach real-world automation teams

Exam and Certification

You’ll receive a certificate of completion after finishing the full journey. No formal exam, but assignments and test creation are part of each milestone.

What else
should I know?

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all practical details. You’ll also receive access to our learning platform and get regular feedback moments from Xebia coaches.
This program is available in-company or via public Learning Journeys throughout the year.

Course information

Multi-week guided program with coaching and peer feedback

Designed for manual testers with no coding background

Learn HTML, scripting, no-code tools, and DevOps basics

Includes assignments, labs, and learning materials

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