Course Information
Course Overview
Build fast, stable end-to-end tests with smart waits, Page Object Models, Trace Viewer, and real CI pipelines
Companies worldwide are seeking QA professionals who can deliver fast, stable, and reliable automated tests using Playwright. This course teaches you exactly what hiring managers want to see and helps you step directly into high-value roles that command better paychecks.
The Problem
You're a QA professional stuck in a tough spot: manual testing feels limiting, and you want to level up, but learning automation feels intimidating. You've heard that Playwright is the future, but you're unsure if you have the technical skills to actually use it. You need practical skills that will make you valuable to real teams, not just coding tutorials that treat you like a developer.
The Solution
In this hands-on course, you'll become a highly effective automation-focused QA engineer who can work confidently with Playwright. You're not learning to become a developer. You're learning to become the QA professional that top teams actually want to hire. Every lesson is grounded in real work that QA teams deal with every day because that's what matters.
What You'll Learn
- Install and configure Playwright like a professional
- Understand how Playwright thinks and works
- Build stable, reliable locators that don't break
- Apply test automation rules used by top teams
- Master real E2E scenarios and practical testing patterns
- Work with Page Objects, components, and test fixtures
- Organize and maintain test suites that scale
- Manage test data effectively
- Run tests locally, in VS Code, and in GitHub Actions (individual + team workflows)
- Use GitHub Copilot and AI assistants to work faster
- Debug tests like a pro and solve real automation challenges
- Understand modern testing architecture and best practices
What You'll Be Able to Do
✓ Install and configure Playwright confidently
✓ Write stable, maintainable automated tests in real projects
✓ Build enterprise-grade test frameworks that teams actually use
✓ Create and manage test data without breaking tests
✓ Debug and fix failing tests quickly
✓ Work within modern QA workflows (GitHub Actions, CI/CD)
✓ Use AI tools to move faster and reduce repetitive work
✓ Step into professional automation roles with confidence
✓ Demonstrate practical skills that hiring managers look for
✓ Increase your earning potential and job options
This is for You If
- You're a manual QA tester wanting to transition to automation
- You want to advance your career and increase your income
- You need practical, job-ready automation skills
- You want to work with Playwright on real projects
- You prefer learning from someone who knows QA, not just coding
- You're serious about becoming a professional automation engineer
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to work in a real Playwright automation project, understand how to create value quickly, and demonstrate the practical abilities that hiring managers look for when they increase headcount or offer promotions. You'll be ready to step into higher-value roles and grow your QA career.
Course Content
- 22 section(s)
- 119 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Orientation, Setup, and Pre-reqs
- Section 2 Core Concepts: Browser, Context, Page, Fixtures
- Section 3 Test Runner Basics
- Section 4 Locators
- Section 5 Reading & Writing UI Data
- Section 6 Selects, Radio/Checkboxes, Calendars, Autosuggest
- Section 7 Windows, Frames, Dialogs, Files
- Section 8 Assertions
- Section 9 Waiting
- Section 10 Page Object Model & Component Objects
- Section 11 Configuration Deep Dive
- Section 12 Custom Fixtures and Actions
- Section 13 Auth Storage
- Section 14 Data & Files at Scale
- Section 15 Accessibility & Internationalization
- Section 16 Codegen and Debugging test code
- Section 17 API Testing
- Section 18 CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Section 19 Real-World E2E Scenarios
- Section 20 AI Assist for Testers
- Section 21 Course Wrap Up
- Section 22 Bonus
What You’ll Learn
- Design readable, independent Playwright tests that run fast in CI., Use smart, state based waits instead of fragile sleeps., Pick stable, accessible locators that survive UI changes., Structure suites with fixtures, Page Object Models, and small reusable parts., Handle tricky UI: selects, autosuggest, calendars, files, dialogs, iframes, windows, tabs., Write precise assertions for values, elements, and page state., Orchestrate multiple pages and contexts without collisions., Debug failures quickly using Trace Viewer, screenshots, videos, and logs.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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JJennifer Dye
so far it is. i hit a few errors with JSnode being blocked from running scripts due to a powershell setting, but I'm able to follow along so far.
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PPaul Vu
The instructor does a fantastic job of demystifying resilient test automation, making this a high-value resource for building scalable and maintainable End-to-End frameworks.