What is the A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation?

The A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation is an internationally recognised foundation-level certification focused on the practical use of Selenium 4 for web application test automation.

Which programming languages are used?

Java and Python are used as the reference programming languages for the A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation certification.

Do I need programming experience?

There is no formal prerequisite, but basic programming knowledge in Java with Maven or basic programming knowledge in Python is recommended.

Is training mandatory?

No. Candidates may attend an accredited training course or register for an open examination without prior course attendance.

What is the exam format?

The examination consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.

How long is the exam?

The standard exam duration is 60 minutes. Eligible candidates writing in a non-native language receive an additional 15 minutes.

What is the pass mark?

Candidates must achieve at least 65 percent to pass the examination.

Does the syllabus cover Selenium WebDriver?

Yes. The syllabus covers Selenium WebDriver architecture, initialisation, browser management, web element interaction, assertions, waits, test termination, logging and reporting.

Does the syllabus cover Selenium Grid?

Yes. Selenium Grid is covered, including its use for distributed, parallel and cross-browser test execution.

Does the syllabus cover Selenium IDE?

Yes. Selenium IDE and its role within the Selenium automation toolset are included.

Does it cover CSS selectors?

Yes. The syllabus covers CSS selectors and their use for locating elements in web applications.

Does the certification cover test automation frameworks?

Yes. It covers test automation solution design, Page Object approaches, keyword-driven automation, data-driven automation and maintainable automation architecture.

Does it cover Java and Python equally?

Java and Python are both used as reference languages. Candidates should use the language that aligns with their selected training and exam preparation materials.

Does it cover headless browser testing?

Yes. Headless browser test execution is covered as part of practical Selenium automation.

Does it cover parallel test execution?

Yes. The certification covers parallel test execution and the use of Selenium Grid to run tests across multiple browsers and environments.

Does it cover self-healing tests?

Yes. The syllabus introduces machine learning and self-healing test concepts in relation to test automation maintenance.

Can manual testers take this certification?

Yes. The certification is suitable for manual testers who want to move into web test automation, provided they develop basic Java or Python programming knowledge.

A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation

Q: Does the certification focus on Selenium 4?

Yes. The certification focuses on Selenium 4 and covers the Selenium WebDriver ecosystem, Selenium IDE, Selenium Grid and related web automation technologies.

Build Practical Web Test Automation Skills with Selenium 4

Selenium is one of the world’s most widely used open-source frameworks for automating web browser testing.

The A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation certification connects essential test automation theory with the practical skills required to design, implement and maintain automated tests for web applications using Selenium 4.

The certification uses Java and Python as reference programming languages and covers the Selenium WebDriver ecosystem, Selenium IDE, Selenium Grid, web technologies, locator strategies, automation solution design, maintainable test frameworks and the implementation of test automation within an organisation.

It is designed for testers, developers and automation professionals who want to demonstrate practical, internationally recognised Selenium knowledge.

A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation

Introduction to Test Automation

Test Automation in a Nutshell

Test Automation and Manual Testing

Success Factors

Risks and Benefits of Selenium WebDriver

Selenium WebDriver in Test Automation Architecture

Purpose for Metrics Collection in Test Automation

The Selenium Toolset

Automation Web Technologies

Understanding HTML

Understanding XML

XPath

CSS Selector

Selenium WebDriver

Automation Test Logging and Reporting

Managing the Selenium WebDriver

Web Elements Interactions

Maintainability of TAS and Test Scripts

Test Script Maintenance

Wait Mechanism

Page Objects

Keyword Driven TAS

Maximizing ROI on Test Automation

Headless Test

Parallelism of Tests

Machine Learning and Test Automation

Best Practices

Exam Structure

Candidates qualify for extra time if they are not writing the exam in their native language. Extra time needs to be applied for upon completing the exam registration form.

✔ No. of Questions: 40

✔ Duration: 60 Min

✔ Pass Mark: 65%

✔ Extra Time (Non-Native Language): 15 Min

✔ Reference languages: Java and Python

✔ Prerequisite: none

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What Skills Will You Gain?

After completing the A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation certification, you should be able to:

Explain the purpose and limitations of test automation

Understand different automation solution designs

Apply page pattern, keyword-driven and data-driven approaches

Understand HTML and the DOM

Use XPath and CSS selectors

Select suitable Selenium locators

Understand the Selenium WebDriver ecosystem

Initialise and use Selenium WebDriver

Apply assertions

Use appropriate wait mechanisms

Produce useful test reports

Understand Selenium IDE and Selenium Grid

Run tests in parallel

Understand headless browser automation

Apply Selenium automation good practices

Support the introduction of automation within an organisation

Build and maintain a Selenium-based automation solution

Run Selenium WebDriver tests without supervision

Who Is the ISTQB CT-FT Certification For?

The certification is suitable for professionals involved in web application testing and test automation.

This certification is ideal for:

Software Testers

Test Analysts

Technical Test Analysts

Test Automation Engineers

Quality Assurance Engineers

Quality Engineers

Test Consultants

Test Leads

Test Managers

Software Developers

Web Developers

Automation Developers

DevOps Engineers

Continuous Integration Engineers

Software Engineers

Technical Consultants

The certification can support manual testers who want to develop practical knowledge of Selenium and browser automation.

Download Documents

Download the documents below for more information about the syllabus, exam structure, and sample exam questions for the A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation certification.

Please note that these documents are intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered official study material. For effective exam preparation, SASTQB recommends using accredited training course material and attending an accredited training course.

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