Outline an automation approach and develop a simple repeatable check with useful failure evidence.
QA & Automation Testing is a 10-hour Professional Short Course in Software, Coding & Testing. Build focused software capability through practical coding, testing and collaborative working.
Who this course is for
Learners with basic testing knowledge exploring repeatable automated checks.
Entry guidance
Basic testing knowledge is helpful. Software Testing Foundations provides an introductory route. Discuss your starting level, account or software requirements and support needs with RDE before enrolment.
Learning themes
These indicative themes describe the intended focus. RDE confirms the delivery syllabus and activities before enrolment.
- Quality assurance and risk-based coverage
- Automated assertions, test data and reliable checks
- Regression suites, maintenance and interpreting failures
Practical activity
Example activity: Automate a small check against a training application and investigate a deliberately failing assertion. Use fictional or appropriately anonymised material and respect account permissions.
Learning outcomes
The intended outcome is to outline an automation approach and develop a simple repeatable check with useful failure evidence. Further practice may be needed for independent software delivery.
How you can study
Fully virtual live online or self-paced options are subject to current availability. Confirm software access and any optional assessment or mentoring before enrolment.
Career relevance and recognition
Build capability relevant to software development, testing or technical support work. This short course does not guarantee employment, production readiness or an automatic vendor qualification. Ask RDE what completion recognition applies.
Progression options
Explore complementary learning. Related enrolment and duration remain separate.
Your next step
Register your interest to discuss your goals, starting level and current availability. Content reviewed 7 October 2026.