Automation Test Engineer

Automation Testing Courses FAQs

• What is Automation Testing?

  Automation testing uses software tools and methodologies to create test cases, execute them, analyze them and finally compare actual test results with predicted or expected results. 

• Why is Test Automation important across industries?

  Test automation increases software efficiency and ensures software quality with minimal effort and maximum accuracy. Following are the benefits:

  • Fast Feedback: Automated testing improves communication among all stakeholders of a project and allows faster rectification of errors. 
  • Saves Time: Owing to the quick implementation of automated testing, plenty of time is saved even for intricate and enormous systems.
  • Reusability: Due to the repetitive nature of test automation test cases, Automated test cases are reusable and can be utilized for different projects.
  • Quick Time-to-Market: Automation testing reduces the time-to-market of an application/product by constantly executing test cases.
     

• What does an Automation Test Engineer do?

  Automation Test Engineers design, build, test, and test automation solutions to create scalable and error-free applications. The automation testing course offers an extensive curriculum using our unique blended learning approach, so you will be ready to work as an automation test engineer when the Automation testing course is completed.

• Is automation testing in demand?

  Companies are always keen on developing high-quality software and thus the role of software testers becomes quite important. The DevOps methodology, being adopted by many companies, further focuses on automation, and hence the demand for automation testing is high. In 2019 itself, the demand for automation testers on various job portals was quite impressive - 16,955 on Indeed, 30,705 on Glassdoor, and 5,580 jobs posted on LinkedIn.

• How do I become an automation test engineer?

  In order to become an automation test engineer, you will need to have a working knowledge of software development tools, databases, testing tools, and frameworks. You should be able to work as part of a scrum team—following Agile methodologies, building, testing, and delivering features.

• Does automation testing require coding?

  Though not mandatory, it is beneficial for automation test engineers to have coding knowledge. It helps them communicate better with developers and participate in unit testing.

• How do I enroll in the Master’s Program?

  You can enroll in this Automation Testing courses on our website and make an online payment using any of the following options:

  • Visa Credit or Debit Card
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Diner’s Club
  • PayPal

  Once payment is received, you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.
   

• Is automation testing a good career?

  As long as companies continue to build different kinds of software, the demand for automation testing isn’t going to decrease. It’s a creative and challenging job that requires constant learning. It is a rewarding career as you’ll be helping a company build products faster with reduced costs and better quality.

• What is the difference between a QA and QE?

  A QA (an abbreviation for a quality analyst) ensures and maintains the quality of a product by executing on CodeScience's quality procedures. A QE (an abbreviation for a quality engineer) automates quality and test procedures to minimize manual testing efforts.

• Who are the instructors and how are they selected?

  All of our highly qualified trainers are industry experts with at least 10 years of relevant teaching experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty for data science online training.

• If I need to cancel my enrolment, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrolment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administrative fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.
   

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• Do you provide a money-back guarantee for the training programs?

  Yes, we do offer a money-back guarantee for many of our training programs. Refer to our Refund Policy and submit refund requests via our Help and Support portal.

• What kind of careers can you pursue with a background in Automation Testing?

  At the forecast period of 2021 to 2026, the automation testing market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 14.2 percent. Automation and performance testers are in great demand. The basic necessity to succeed in test automation tests is a good skill in scripting these tools in their languages. Test automation engineers, Quality engineers, Software developer engineering in test (SDET), Testing marshal, and Performance test engineers are few career roles that earn automation testing certification.

• Is automation testing tough?

  For a dedicated learner, automation testing is not tough to master. An education background in computer science and some experience in software development further makes learning automation testing easier.

• Which automation testing certification course is best?

  To demonstrate your skills in automation testing, one can go for individual certifications related to tools like Selenium, Maven, Docker, or jenkins. ISTQB is another well-known certification in software testing. On the other hand, you can achieve a complete automation test engineer certification through our program and validate your knowledge of all the required skills.

• What are the steps to learn automation testing?

  To start learning automation testing, one should start with the fundamentals of software testing. One can then learn any one programming language, and tools for unit testing and automation like Selenium. Knowledge of building automation frameworks and DevOps tools like Maven and Jenkins is also required. Our automation testing course helps you learn all these concepts with ease.

• Is automation easy to learn?

  Automation testing is quite challenging to learn from scratch. This is because automation testing includes gaining in-depth knowledge of coding languages and testing frameworks, which can pose challenges for beginners. However, learning automation testing becomes easier with Simplilearn’s comprehensive automation testing courses, which offer a unique applied learning methodology to help you build skills in Agile, Java APIs, testing APIs with Postman, TDD with TestNG, AWS, and JDBC.

  Furthermore, as part of the robust curriculum, you will gain real-world experience through the required industry-based, course-end project.

• How long is the automation testing course?

  The automation testing certification is a one-year course that you can complete by dedicating 5-10 hours each week.

• How do I get a job in automation?

  To get a job in automation — in any industry — you need to have a relevant degree, certification, and examples of work (or projects) that verify your technical knowledge and analytical skills. This automation testing course will equip you with all that you need. Upon completion, we will help you on your job hunt through the JobAssist program (in India).

• What companies use automation?

  While many companies use automation, some of the top companies leveraging automation to smoothen their processes are Siemens, ABB, Emerson Process Management, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Honeywell Process Solutions, and Mitsubishi Electric Yokogawa Electric, Omron automation, and Danaher Industrial Ltd.

• Which online automation testing course is best?

  A broad range of automation testing courses are available online, and Simplilearn’s online automation testing training is one of the best. This is because the course is tailored with a particular focus on over 15 in-demand tools and skills, such as GIT, Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter, and involves 15+ hands-on projects and one capstone project to prepare the individuals for the current job market.
  This is because the course is tailored with a particular focus on over 15 in-demand tools and skills, such as GIT, Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter, and involves 15+ hands-on projects and one capstone project to prepare the individuals for the current job market.

• Why become an Automation Test Engineer?

  Automation engineers automate and optimize processes to ensure that manufacturing systems work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Automation engineering offers engineers a wide range of possibilities, from food processing, car manufacturing to everything in between. You can obtain automation testing certification from the comfort zone of your home. In-depth training courses are available online, and you don't have to worry about education quality.

• What are the eligibility criteria for the Automation Testing course?

  Eligibility criteria for an automation testing course include any technical diploma or equivalents such as b.tech, m.tech, an engineering degree, a bachelor's degree in computer science, and fundamental programming knowledge. You will develop your career as an automation test engineer with this automation testing course. To use engineering in software developing processes and build quality products, you learn the best know-how demanded in the industry, including Git, Selenium, Jenkins, and JMeter.

• What are the prerequisites for pursuing this Automation Testing course?

  There are no such prerequisites for pursuing this course. This course can be taken by anyone having an IT background, whether fresher or experienced professionals like software developers, IT professionals, engineers, test engineers,  technical consultants, and analysts.

• What are the job opportunities after completing this Automation Testing course?

  Automated testing offers an even better salary and more job security than manual testing and prestigious jobs, such as product manager, DevOps, company architect, and even IT management. The automation testing certification helps you to achieve these high-paying jobs.

• What industries use Automation Testing most?

  As per the Market Research Future report, the world software market is expected to increase by 8 percent CAGR to US $634 billion by 2023. Our automation testing training helps you land your dream jobs. Industries that hire automaton testing engineers are

  • Chemical and petrochemical
  • Medical device manufacturing 
  • Oil and gas 
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Biochemical manufacturing 
  • Water and wastewater
  • Food processing and beverage/drinks manufacturing
  • Mining and metal extraction

• Which companies hire Automation Test Engineers?

  While many companies are using automation, some of the leading automation companies hiring automation test engineers are Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Omron Automation, Honeywell Process Solutions, Rockwell Automation, Emerson Process Management, Mitsubishi Electric Yokogawa Electric, and Danaher Industrial Ltd. Automation testing training helps professionals to get hired by these companies.

• Will this Automation Testing course help me to become an Automation Test Engineer?

  The Simplilearn Automation Test Engineer program provides extensive practical training in software development, testing, and quality assurance, including real-world, business-related phase-end and capstone projects along with automation testing certification. This complete curriculum includes over 15 automation testing tools and technologies for ensuring that your profile stands out as an automation testing engineer.

• What major skills do you need to become an Automation Test Engineer?

  To become an automation test engineer, you will know about software development tools, databases, test tools, and frameworks. As part of a scrum team, you should work, build, test, and deliver features according to agile methodologies. You can obtain individual automation testing certification tools such as Selenium, Maven, Docker, or Jenkins to demonstrate your know-how in automation testing.

• Can a fresh graduate seek employment after completing this Automation Testing course?

  You must have the relevant degree, automation testing certification, and examples of work (or projects) that verify your technical knowledge and analysis skills to obtain a job in automation in any industry. This automation testing course will equip freshers with all they need. Once finished, we will help you hunt your job via the JobAssist program (in India).

• What book do you suggest reading for Automation Testing?

  Automation testing training helps professionals work to improve testing skills in this competitive environment. Learning the best books is an alternative way to gain sound knowledge in test automation. Here are the best books for reference:

  • Complete Guide to Test Automation by Arnon Axelrod
  • A Practical Overview on Automated Software Testing by Rafi Mohammad Dudekula, Kiran Moses Katam Reddy
  • Experiences of test automation by Dorothy Graham and Mark Fewster
  • Automated Software Testing by Ajay Kumar Jena, Himansu Das, Durga Prasad Mohapatra

• What is the pay scale of Automation Test Engineers across the world?

  Test automation engineering/automation testing is also the way to achieve growth and a high-paying career. In 2016, the global market in test automation reached around $15,87 billion and was expected to reach about $54.98 billion by 2022, up by 23.01 percent from 2017 to 2022 at the CAGR. The automation testing certification improves the customer's trust in the testing professionals. It makes them more payable than non-certified individuals. According to payscale, the average annual salary of automation testing engineers in various regions are:

  • India: Rs.462,351
  • US: $71,637
  • UK: £43,692
  • Japan: ¥5m
  • Singapore: S$74,350