- Course Overview
What this course is about
Your first automation skill. Done right.
This course takes you from manual tester to automation practitionerthrough Cypress selectors, commands, assertions, and API testing applied to a real web application from your very first session.
You won't just run tests. You'll build a complete Cypress test suite deployed into a GitHub Actions pipelinethe kind of portfolio work that junior automation roles look for.
At ITLearnner, we focus on clarity, structure, and confidence. Every session makes automation feel achievableand leaves you with the evidence to prove it is.
Learning Objective :
By the end of this course, you will be able to
By the end, you can.
- Install, configure, and write your first Cypress test from scratch
- Use Cypress selectors, commands, and assertions confidently
- Write custom commands to reduce test repetition
- Test API endpoints alongside UI tests in the same suite
- Run a Cypress test suite in a GitHub Actions pipeline
- Who this course is for:
Target Audience
Who this course is for
Target audience
For beginners ready to stop avoiding automation and start building their first real test suite.
- Manual QA engineers taking their first steps into automation who want a tool that feels achievable and produces portfolio-ready test suite evidence.
- Career starters targeting junior automation roles who need real test suite work to show not just theoretical knowledge of what automation is.
- Front-end developers who want to add test automation to their skillset using a JavaScript-native tool that fits naturally with modern web development.
If you see yourself in one of these, this course is built for you.
What you need
Pre-Requisites
What you need.
- Basic JavaScript knowledge variables, functions, and callbacks
- Basic understanding of HTML and how browsers render web pages
- A laptop with Node.js and VS Code installed
Cypress for Beginners
15 Hrs
Duration
2.5 hrs
Sessions
Online, Live
Delivery
Curriculum
01
Cypress Setup
Install it, configure it, write Hello World your first test running in the browser in 30 minutes
02
Selectors and Commands
cy.get(), cy.contains(), cy.find() the commands that drive every Cypress test
03
Assertions
should(), expect(), and the full Chai assertion library that Cypress wraps
04
Custom Commands and Fixtures
DRY test code reusable custom commands and fixture-driven test data
05
API Testing with Cypress
cy.request() test REST APIs directly and combine API and UI testing in the same suite
06
CI Integration
Run Cypress in GitHub Actions headless mode, parallel execution, and dashboard reporting
Frequently asked questions
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for manual QA engineers taking their first steps into automation, career starters targeting junior automation roles, and front-end developers who want to add test automation to their skillset.
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What prior experience do I need?
Basic JavaScript knowledge variables, functions, and callbacks and a basic understanding of HTML and how browsers work.
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What will I be able to do by the end?
You will be able to install and configure Cypress, write selectors and assertions, create custom commands, test API endpoints alongside UI tests, and run a Cypress test suite in a GitHub Actions pipeline.
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How are the sessions structured?
Six modules, 2.5 hours per session, six sessions over six weeks.
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What is EngagePro?
Cypress command cheat sheets, custom command templates, and CI pipeline configuration examples per session. Each task involves writing Cypress tests against a live JavaScript application. Ravi Kumar reviews submissions with code readability and test reliability feedback.
6
What tools do I need?
A laptop with Node.js and VS Code installed. Both are free.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes the ITLearnner Cypress Automation Certificate on completing the course.
Learning Approaches
We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:
One-on-One Training
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Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.
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Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.
Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)
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Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.
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Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.
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