Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This advanced Selenium WebDriver course delves into sophisticated techniques, starting with various locator types to inspect HTML elements, use CSS selectors, and locate elements with XPath, enhancing web page interaction capabilities. The course covers automation techniques, allowing learners to practice with real web applications, dynamically manage dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons, and handle JavaScript alerts effectively. It then focuses on synchronization using explicit and implicit waits, ensuring scripts run smoothly, and developing end-to-end test cases for e-commerce applications. Functional automation with Python is thoroughly explored, automating complex scenarios on the GreenKart application. The course also includes advanced user interactions using the Action class, techniques for handling child windows and frames, and miscellaneous features like JavaScript execution and web table sorting. Finally, a comprehensive practice project solidifies learning, providing insights into designing efficient automation frameworks with professional-level tips and tricks. This course is ideal for intermediate to advanced testers and developers familiar with basic Selenium concepts. Prior experience with Selenium WebDriver and basic Python programming is recommended.

Syllabus

Different Types of Locators in WebDriver API with Examples

In this module, we will delve into the various types of locators available in the WebDriver API. You will learn how to inspect HTML to identify attributes, use CSS selectors and Xpath with the ChroPath plugin, and perform text extraction with validation assertions.

Techniques to Automate Web Elements

In this module, we will explore various techniques to automate web elements. This includes practicing with web applications, handling static and dynamic dropdowns, automating checkboxes and radio buttons, and managing JavaScript alert popups.

Synchronization (Explicit and Implicit Waits) in Selenium Web Driver

In this module, we will focus on synchronization techniques in Selenium using implicit and explicit waits. You will learn their advantages and applications through practical examples and an end-to-end test case for an e-commerce application.

Deep Dive into Functional Automation Using Python

In this module, we will dive deep into functional automation using Python. You will work on a comprehensive example involving the GreenKart application, developing and implementing test cases to automate its functionalities.

Handling Advanced User Interactions and Child Windows, Frames

In this module, we will cover advanced user interactions and handling of child windows, tabs, and frames in Selenium. You will learn to use the Action class for complex interactions and manage multiple windows and frames seamlessly.

Selenium Python - Miscellaneous Features

In this module, we will explore various miscellaneous features of Selenium Python. This includes using the JavaScript executor, sorting web tables, and configuring Chrome options to enhance your Selenium testing capabilities.

End-to-End Practice Project with Complete Methods

In this module, we will explore an end-to-end practice project structured into two parts. You'll learn how to implement real-world solutions, including file handling, dynamic XPath generation, and Excel utilities. By the end of this section, you'll be able to handle complex tasks such as file uploads, downloads, and updating web portal data using Selenium Python.

Framework Design Plan

In this module, we will guide you through designing a comprehensive framework to automate critical web functionalities such as product selection, checkout, and location-based actions. You will gain hands-on experience in managing dynamic dropdowns and confirming orders with an end-to-end framework solution. This section prepares you for real-world automation challenges in e-commerce scenarios.