Cloud-Based Testing Platforms: Getting Started is a beginner-friendly, hands-on course designed to help QA professionals, developers, and non-technical testers harness the power of cloud platforms to scale their testing workflows. You’ll start by exploring how manual and automated tests can be run across real browsers and devices—without writing a single line of code.
Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Getting Started
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November 2025
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In this foundational lesson, learners will explore why modern QA teams are shifting to cloud-based testing. They'll examine the core features and benefits of leading platforms like BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, and LambdaTest, including on-demand scalability, real device/browser access, and cost savings. Real-world case studies and platform walkthroughs will help learners understand how cloud testing enhances speed, collaboration, and test coverage for distributed teams.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
This hands-on lesson guides learners through the process of running both manual and automated tests using cloud-based tools. From selecting devices and browsers to validating cross-browser compatibility, learners will see how to perform essential test tasks without complex setup. They'll work with platform interfaces to record tests, analyze results, and even explore visual test validation—building confidence through guided practice.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this final lesson, learners will understand how cloud-based testing fits into continuous integration and delivery pipelines. They'll explore beginner-friendly workflows to trigger tests from GitHub or GitLab, use API integrations with platforms like Sauce Labs or LambdaTest, and interpret test outcomes in real-time. Through guided examples, learners will see how cloud testing helps speed up delivery without compromising on quality.
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4 videos1 reading3 assignments
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