About This Course
Playwright, developed by Microsoft, has rapidly become the industry-leading framework for end-to-end web application testing. It offers unmatched capabilities: auto-waiting, multiple browser support (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit), network interception, mobile emulation, and a powerful API that makes flaky tests a thing of the past.
Combining Playwright with TypeScript creates a powerful, type-safe automation framework that scales for enterprise projects. TypeScript's static typing catches errors at compile time, improves code maintainability, and enables powerful IDE support — making your test code as reliable as your production code.
Software testing and quality assurance are non-negotiable in modern software development. With the shift towards CI/CD and DevOps, automated testing has become a core engineering competency — not just a separate QA function. Companies are actively seeking automation engineers who can build and maintain robust test frameworks.
This course takes you from Playwright setup to building a complete, production-grade test automation framework with the Page Object Model, data-driven testing, API testing, visual comparisons, and CI/CD integration. You'll leave with a framework you can apply immediately in real projects.
Course Syllabus – 10 Modules (35–40 hours)
Our structured curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced, practical application. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring comprehensive understanding and skill development.
Introduction to Playwright & Test Automation
Why automated testing matters, testing pyramid (unit, integration, E2E), overview of test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright). Playwright architecture, advantages over alternatives, Playwright Test runner vs Playwright library. Environment setup: Node.js, npm, VS Code, TypeScript.
TypeScript Fundamentals for Automation
TypeScript vs JavaScript: why TypeScript for automation. Types, interfaces, enums, type assertions, optional chaining, generics. Classes and inheritance for Page Object Model. Async/await patterns in TypeScript, Promises, error handling. tsconfig.json and compiling TypeScript.
Playwright Basics: Browser & Page Interaction
Launching browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit), creating browser contexts and pages. Navigating to URLs, interacting with elements: click, fill, type, press, selectOption, check/uncheck. Playwright's auto-waiting mechanism. Taking screenshots, recording videos. Basic assertions with expect().
Selectors & Locators Deep Dive
CSS selectors, XPath, text locators, role-based locators (recommended). Playwright's built-in locators: getByRole, getByText, getByLabel, getByPlaceholder, getByTestId. Locator chaining and filtering. Best practices for writing stable selectors that don't break with UI changes.
Page Object Model (POM) Design Pattern
Why POM? Principles of page object design: encapsulation, reusability, maintainability. Creating page classes in TypeScript, defining locators as properties, actions as methods. Base page class, page composition, fixture-based page initialization. Refactoring tests to use POM. Directory structure for scalable frameworks.
Test Configuration, Fixtures & Data Management
playwright.config.ts deep dive: projects, browsers, baseURL, timeouts, retries, workers. Custom fixtures for pages, authentication state, database connections. Test data management: JSON files, environment variables, faker.js for dynamic data. Parameterized tests and data-driven testing patterns.
API Testing with Playwright
Playwright's APIRequestContext for REST API testing. Making GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE requests. Assertions on response status, headers, body. API request interception and mocking. Combining API and UI tests: creating test data via API, validating UI state. GraphQL testing basics.
Advanced Interactions & Network Handling
Handling iframes, new tabs/windows, file uploads and downloads. Dialog handling (alert, confirm, prompt). Network interception: mocking API responses, blocking requests, modifying responses. Waiting strategies: waitForSelector, waitForResponse, waitForLoadState, custom waits.
Visual Testing & Reporting
Visual regression testing with Playwright's built-in screenshot comparison (toHaveScreenshot). Setting up visual baselines, updating snapshots, threshold configuration. HTML reporter, JUnit reporter, Allure reports integration. Trace Viewer for debugging failing tests. Playwright Inspector.
CI/CD Integration & Best Practices
Integrating Playwright into GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins. Parallel test execution strategies, sharding for speed. Tagging tests (@smoke, @regression), running test subsets. Flaky test detection and mitigation strategies. Code coverage with Playwright. Building a test maintenance strategy for long-lived projects.
Career Opportunities After This Course
Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped for a range of rewarding career paths:
- Job Roles: QA Automation Engineer, SDET, Test Automation Engineer, Quality Engineer, DevOps Quality Specialist
- Salary Range: ₹4–8 LPA (entry automation) to ₹12–22 LPA (senior automation engineer)
- Industries: IT, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, consulting, government, and more
- Work Options: Full-time employment, consulting, freelancing, remote work
Tools & Technologies Covered
You'll gain hands-on experience with the industry-standard tools that professionals use every day:
Who Should Take This Course?
- Students and fresh graduates looking to build industry-relevant skills
- Working professionals seeking to upskill or change career direction
- Entrepreneurs and business owners wanting to leverage technology
- IT professionals expanding their skill portfolio
- Anyone with a genuine interest in this field and commitment to learning
Training Methodology
Our training is 100% practical and project-based. Each module includes concept explanation, live demonstrations, hands-on exercises, mini-projects, and doubt-clearing sessions. Sessions are available on weekdays (2 hrs/day) and weekends (4 hrs/day), with recordings available for 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required for beginner-level courses. We start from the absolute basics and build progressively. Students with existing knowledge will benefit from the advanced modules.
What are the batch timings?
We offer weekday batches (Mon–Fri, 2 hours/day) and weekend batches (Sat–Sun, 4 hours/day). Online and hybrid options are available. Contact us for the current batch schedule.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion of all modules and the final project assessment, you'll receive an industry-recognized certificate from Optimetrik Digital.
Is placement support available?
Yes, we provide resume building, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimization, and job referrals for top-performing students through our hiring partner network.
Are classes online or offline?
Both options available. Live online sessions via video conferencing and in-person at our Coimbatore center. All sessions are recorded and accessible for 3 months.
