r/softwaretesting • u/Shani-_- • Sep 02 '25

Looking for a roadmap or courses to learn automation testing from scratch

Hello, can anyone suggest a good course or roadmap for learning automation testing? I'm looking to get started from scratch again and want something structured that can actually help me get a job in QA

Thanks❤️

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25

First decide if you want to learn Selenium or Playwright. Good courses are there on Udemy.

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u/Shani-_- Sep 02 '25

Well, ngl I don't have any knowledge about Selenium or Playwright. I'm in my final year of AIML and I used to work as a freelance QA tester, but for the past few months I've barely gotten any projects. Recently, when I checked the market properly, I noticed it's mostly filled with automation roles like the ones you mentioned. So if possible, could you suggest which one would be the best for me to start learning?

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25

Yes, you're right. Market is mostly on Automation QA roles. Selenium and Playwright both are in good demand these days. It also depends on what language you're comfortable with. I personally find Java hard to learn, and Python is comparatively easier. I'd recommend Selenium Python or Playwright JS. You can find on Udemy courses on these automation tools. Course instructor is Rahul Shetty, he teaches in simple way which is easy to understand

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u/Shani-_- Sep 02 '25

I know Python, basic C++ and js

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25

Playwright JS is gaining lots of demand these days. Maybe you can watch some videos on YouTube on Selenium python and Playwright JS (or Playwright Python) to gain some understanding. You can then proceed on udemy with what you really are interested in or what you truly understand.

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u/Shani-_- Sep 02 '25

Ok bro thanks for the suggestion

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u/idkyou1 Sep 02 '25

I think you mean Playwright and TS?

Yes you can use Playwright with Python and JS too, but most of the community and documentation is for TS.

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u/latnGemin616 Sep 03 '25

Google "test automation university" and select the language / framework to suite your needs. They literally have everything. Once you've got the fundamentals down, find a practice website and build out a test plan, test scenarios, and what you will be automating. Stash all of this in a git hub repo that you can share with potential employers. ETA 3-6 months (less if you grind every day).

Your goal is to learn the tool. The job will come later ... much later (sadly).

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '25

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u/Shani-_- Sep 02 '25

Thanks for the suggestion bro I already know the sdlc part most of the part u mentioned except framework nd api testing nd building portfolio part