Apply Selenium WebDriver with Java for Web Automation

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Apply Selenium WebDriver with Java for Web Automation

This course is part of Apply Selenium Automation Testing Across Languages Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Automate web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Java and effective locator strategies.
Perform data-driven testing using Excel and handle dynamic web elements reliably.
Design maintainable automation frameworks using the Page Object Model and best practices.

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Selenium (Software)

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply Selenium WebDriver using Java to automate real-world web applications, implement reliable locator strategies, handle dynamic web elements, perform data-driven testing with Excel, and design maintainable automation frameworks using the Page Object Model.

This course is designed to help learners transition from understanding Selenium basics to confidently building practical automation workflows. Through a structured, hands-on approach, learners work with a realistic e-commerce case study to automate search functionality, extract and validate dynamic data, and simulate complete user journeys such as adding items to a shopping cart. The course emphasizes best practices for synchronization, data handling, and scalable test design, ensuring learners develop industry-relevant automation skills. What makes this course unique is its strong focus on real-world implementation rather than isolated examples. Learners gain experience with end-to-end automation scenarios, progressive complexity from basics to optimization, and framework-level thinking using proven design patterns. Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared to extend their skills into advanced Selenium frameworks, real project environments, and professional test automation roles.

This module introduces Selenium WebDriver fundamentals using Java and applies them to a real-world e-commerce case study, enabling learners to identify web elements, automate search interactions, and handle dynamic search results effectively.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 62 minutes

Case Study Flipkart Overview 10 minutes
Selenium Libraries Introduction 11 minutes
Locator Strategies in Selenium 9 minutes
Search Box Item Entry Basics 8 minutes
Search Box Item Entry Advanced 9 minutes
Fetching Custom Search List Basics 8 minutes
Fetching Custom Search List Advanced 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with Selenium and the Flipkart Case Study 10 minutes
Element Identification and Search Input Handling 10 minutes
Working with Dynamic Search Results 10 minutes
Selenium Foundations and Search Automation 30 minutes

This module focuses on implementing data-driven testing by integrating Excel with Selenium, fetching and persisting application data during execution, and automating add-to-cart workflows with validation in dynamic e-commerce environments.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 46 minutes

Reading Data from Excel Basics 7 minutes
Reading Data from Excel Advanced 7 minutes
Fetching and Storing Data Introduction 5 minutes
Fetching and Storing Data Implementation 5 minutes
Fetching and Storing Data Optimization 7 minutes
Adding Items to Cart Basics 6 minutes
Adding Items to Cart Advanced 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Data-Driven Testing with Excel 10 minutes
Fetching and Persisting Application Data 10 minutes
Automating Add-to-Cart Scenarios 10 minutes
Data Handling and Cart Automation 30 minutes

This module introduces the Page Object Model design pattern to build scalable and maintainable Selenium automation frameworks, followed by a structured review of key concepts and guidance on next steps for advancing automation skills.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos Total 34 minutes

Page Object Model Concepts 8 minutes
Page Object Model Implementation 5 minutes
Page Object Model Best Practices 7 minutes
Conclusion and Key Takeaways 6 minutes
Project Wrap Up and Next Steps 7 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Page Object Model for Maintainable Automation 10 minutes
Course Conclusion and Project Next Steps 10 minutes
Scalable Test Design and Course Wrap-Up 30 minutes

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