Question 1

What test automation training courses does JBI Training offer?

Accepted Answer

JBI Training offers two test automation courses currently in this group. Cypress Testing is a two-day course covering the Cypress end-to-end testing framework for modern web applications. Test Automation with Playwright is a two-day course covering Microsoft's Playwright framework for cross-browser automated testing. Both courses are available as scheduled classroom sessions in London, as live online instructor-led training, or as customised onsite programmes for QA and development teams. Additional testing topics — including Automated Agile Testing, Behaviour Driven Development, and Test Driven Development in Java — are also available across JBI's broader curriculum.

Question 2

What is Cypress and what does the Cypress Testing course cover?

Accepted Answer

Cypress is an open-source end-to-end testing framework designed specifically for testing modern web applications. Unlike older testing tools, Cypress runs directly inside the browser alongside the application under test, giving it real-time access to the DOM, network requests, and application state — making tests faster, more reliable, and easier to debug. JBI's two-day Cypress Testing course covers setting up and configuring Cypress, writing and organising test suites, selecting elements and interacting with the UI, handling asynchronous behaviour, intercepting and stubbing network requests, testing APIs, managing test data, and integrating Cypress into a CI/CD pipeline. It is suited to developers and QA engineers who test modern JavaScript web applications.

Question 3

What is Playwright and what does the Test Automation with Playwright course cover?

Accepted Answer

Playwright is an open-source test automation framework developed by Microsoft that enables reliable, cross-browser end-to-end testing across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit from a single test suite. It supports multiple programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, and C#, and is widely regarded as one of the most capable and actively maintained browser automation tools available. JBI's two-day Test Automation with Playwright course covers the Playwright architecture and setup, writing tests across multiple browsers, page interactions and element selectors, handling asynchronous operations, network interception and mocking, API testing with Playwright, visual comparison testing, parallel test execution, and integrating Playwright into CI/CD workflows. It is suited to developers, QA engineers, and SDET professionals who need cross-browser test automation capabilities.

Question 4

What is the difference between Cypress and Playwright and which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Cypress and Playwright are both modern, popular end-to-end testing frameworks but have different strengths. Cypress is JavaScript-only, runs exclusively in the browser, and is renowned for its developer-friendly debugging experience, real-time test runner, and ease of setup — making it a strong choice for JavaScript and TypeScript web development teams. Playwright supports multiple languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#) and runs tests across all major browsers including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, making it more versatile for cross-browser testing and polyglot teams. Playwright also has stronger support for testing multiple browser contexts simultaneously, mobile viewports, and complex authentication scenarios. The right choice depends on your team's language preferences, browser coverage requirements, and existing tooling. JBI offers training in both frameworks.

Question 5

What is the role of test automation in modern software development?

Accepted Answer

Test automation is the practice of using software tools and scripts to execute tests automatically rather than manually — running them faster, more frequently, and more consistently than is possible with manual testing alone. In modern software development — particularly in Agile and DevOps environments — test automation is essential for maintaining software quality while releasing frequently. Automated test suites run as part of CI/CD pipelines to catch regressions immediately after each code change, provide fast feedback to developers, and reduce the cost and effort of regression testing over time. End-to-end tests using tools like Cypress and Playwright complement unit and integration tests by verifying that complete user journeys work correctly across the full application stack.

Question 6

Can test automation training be customised for a corporate QA or development team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both Cypress and Playwright courses can be delivered as customised onsite or online programmes for corporate QA and software development teams. Content and exercises can be tailored to the team's existing technology stack, application architecture, CI/CD tooling, and specific testing challenges. For example, a team with an existing Cypress installation can receive training focused on improving test reliability and CI integration, while a team evaluating Playwright for the first time can receive a structured introduction followed by hands-on exercises using their own application. JBI has delivered software testing and quality assurance training for development teams at organisations including the BBC, NHS, RBS, Sky, EDF, and Cisco.

Question 7

Are test automation courses kept up to date with the latest framework releases?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both Cypress and Playwright are actively maintained frameworks that release updates regularly, and JBI's training content is continuously reviewed to reflect the latest stable versions of each tool. This includes updates to Playwright's browser support and API, new Cypress features such as component testing capabilities, changes to CI/CD integration patterns, and the growing role of AI-assisted test generation and maintenance tools in modern QA workflows. Delegates learn skills that are current and applicable to the versions of these frameworks used in professional software development and testing environments today.

Question 8

Are these courses available online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All JBI Training courses run as live online instructor-led sessions as well as in-person in London and as bespoke on-site training at your organisation.

Question 9

Can these courses be customised for my team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All JBI Training courses can be delivered as bespoke closed-group programmes tailored to your team's technology stack, experience level, and business objectives. Contact enquiries@jbinternational.co.uk.

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