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Cypress for Beginners

The automation tool that runs in the browser and feels like nothing else.

Cypress from scratch - commands, selectors, assertions, and a complete test suite against a real application.

Cypress for Beginners course - JavaScript test automation for junior QA engineers

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Course Overview

Your first automation skill. Done right.

This course takes you from manual tester to automation practitioner—through 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 pipeline—the kind of portfolio work that junior automation roles look for.

At ITLearnner, we focus on clarity, structure, and confidence. Every session makes automation feel achievable—and leaves you with the evidence to prove it is.

Cypress for Beginners

6

Total Sessions

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Level

2.5 hrs

Per Session

Hands-on Activity

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Course Objectives:

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Learning Outcomes:

By the end, you can.
  1. Install, configure, and write your first Cypress test from scratch
  2. Use Cypress selectors, commands, and assertions confidently
  3. Write custom commands to reduce test repetition
  4. Test API endpoints alongside UI tests in the same suite
  5. Run a Cypress test suite in a GitHub Actions pipeline

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Target Audience

For beginners starting their automation journey.
  • Manual QA engineers taking their first steps into automation
  • Career starters targeting junior automation roles
  • Front-end developers who want to add test automation to their skillset

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Pre-requisites

What you need.

  • Basic JavaScript knowledge - variables, functions, and callbacks

  • Basic understanding of HTML and how browsers work

  • A laptop with Node.js and VS Code installed

Curriculum

01
Cypress Setup

Install it, configure it, write Hello World — your first test running in the browser in 30 minutes

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Selectors and Commands

cy.get(), cy.contains(), cy.find() — the commands that drive every Cypress test

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Assertions

should(), expect(), and the full Chai assertion library that Cypress wraps

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Custom Commands and Fixtures

DRY test code — reusable custom commands and fixture-driven test data

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API Testing with Cypress

cy.request() — test REST APIs directly and combine API and UI testing in the same suite

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CI Integration

Run Cypress in GitHub Actions — headless mode, parallel execution, and dashboard reporting

Career Relevance

Cypress is the tool of choice for front-end test automation in JavaScript teams. Learning it properly is the fastest route from manual QA into automation.

  • Junior QA Automation Engineer — Cypress is often the first automation tool in JavaScript teams
  • Front-End Test Engineer — JavaScript testing at the component and integration level
  • QA Engineer — Cypress alongside Playwright is the modern automation toolkit
  • SDET — The path beyond junior automation into full engineering depth

Cypress, JavaScript, custom commands, fixtures, API testing, GitHub Actions CI

Every JavaScript team needs a Cypress engineer. Be that person.

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.

Learning Approaches

We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:

One-on-One Training

  • Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.

  • Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.

Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)

  • Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.

  • Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.

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