The Principal Engineer - Masterclass Training Course

In this instructor-led live training in Kenya, participants will discover how to upgrade an automated test suite by employing advanced techniques to harness the power of Selenium.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Addressing complex web application test automation challenges using Selenium.
• Implementing regular expressions and pattern-based verification methods.
• Managing exceptions that interrupt test execution.
• Searching for web elements programmatically.
• Capturing data dynamically from web controls.
• Developing a data-driven testing framework.
• Distributing testing workloads using Selenium Grid.

NobleProg MEA’s course on Automating Tests with Selenium offers a thorough guide to mastering Selenium for automated testing purposes. The curriculum spans from fundamental Selenium concepts and key functionalities to advanced topics such as cross-browser testing, test integration, and mobile application testing via Appium. Attendees will gain proficiency in using Selenium IDE and WebDriver to automate web applications, efficiently handle test data, and utilize tools like Maven and JUnit for project management and framework creation. Whether you are just beginning your journey with Selenium or aiming to refine your existing expertise, this course provides the critical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in automated testing.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate learners who aim to address daily workplace challenges by integrating gamification techniques.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping the core principles of Design Thinking and applying them to problem-solving.
• Utilizing gamification techniques to boost engagement and drive innovation.
• Crafting creative and practical solutions for common workplace issues.
• Working effectively across teams to execute problem-solving strategies.
• Applying iterative methods to refine solutions through experimentation and feedback.

Design Thinking is a human-centric approach to problem-solving that relies on empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This course module places particular emphasis on the Empathize phase, aiming to link identified pain points with the actual needs of internal clients. It utilizes dynamic, collaborative activities to convert these insights into tangible outcomes.

Delivered as instructor-led live training (available online or onsite), this program targets beginner to intermediate teams and leaders seeking to enhance their empathy capabilities, strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders, and convert pain points into valuable opportunities for improvement.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilize empathy-based methods to uncover and confirm client requirements.
• Convert mapped pain points into distinct, actionable needs.
• Participate in interactive role-plays and simulations to practice client-focused dialogue.
• Reframe problem statements collaboratively from the client’s viewpoint.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Engaging, practical role-plays and empathy-building exercises.
• Group workshops focused on collaborative problem reframing.

Customization Options

• For a version tailored to specific internal processes (such as procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that leverages empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. By concentrating on the initial two phases—Empathize and Define—teams can gain a deeper understanding of internal clients and accurately identify the problems that require resolution.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level teams and leaders. The goal is to strengthen relationships with internal clients, minimize resistance to change, and enhance operational efficiency through practical, collaborative techniques.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Utilize active listening and interviewing skills to collect valuable insights regarding internal clients.
• Develop empathy maps to document user needs and pain points.
• Distinguish actual root causes from perceived issues using tools such as the 5 Whys and problem trees.
• Formulate clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) to direct solution development.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practical exercises and role-playing activities.
• Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions.

Customization Options

• For a customized version tailored to specific internal processes (such as procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live workshop training in Kenya (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the problems experienced by end-users of a product or service, then develop the best approach for resolving them.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use creative strategies to match customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions.
• Formulate a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and improve business solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of Design Thinking and its role in innovation.
• Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to problem-solving.
• Utilize ideation techniques and tools to foster creativity.
• Implement Design Thinking strategies to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) targets beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who want to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to encourage innovation, improve problem-solving abilities, and effectively engage teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.

Overview:

The Design Thinking (DT) framework consists of five distinct phases: empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, and test.

In today's increasingly complex landscape, we encounter challenges that require specialized approaches. Design Thinking provides the tools to navigate these complexities effectively. By mastering Design Thinking, you can solve complex problems with greater efficiency, enhance your communication and persuasion skills, drive better business outcomes, and improve both organizational and individual performance.

• How DT functions: Learn from people and the problem, identify patterns, develop a design model (noting model drift), test the model, evaluate results, and re-engineer solutions.
• The interplay between DT, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• DT methods and tools: personas, stakeholder mapping, customer journey maps, service blueprints, and business model innovation.
• Application of DT: cultivating a design mindset, driving disruptive innovation, adopting an iterative approach, utilizing agile estimation techniques, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership readiness, communication skills, technological fluency, forward-thinking, intercultural and ethical competency, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, negotiation skills, and conflict resolution.

Objectives:

• Comprehend the fundamentals and nuances of Design Thinking (DT).
• Explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models within DT.
• Experiment with, experience, and practice DT techniques.

Delivery:

This is a one-day (4-hour) training course structured as follows:

• Lectures (40% - presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactive discussions).
• Group exercises (30% - exploring group dynamics, games, group discussions, and mock conflict resolution scenarios).
• Individual activities (15% - writing, designing, and peer discussions).
• Other methods (15% - videos and reading materials).

Note: Due to the interactive nature of this course, a minimum group size of 3 participants is required.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for software testers who wish to use Postman for API testing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Execute tests using automated requests and workflows.
• Define, develop, test, and monitor an API using a version control system.
• Generate dynamic data in a request.
• Document and organize tests in collections for team review.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (available online or onsite) introduces participants to automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and C# within Visual Studio. If you lack C# programming experience or wish to refresh your knowledge of C#, we recommend reviewing the course: C# for Automation Test Engineers.

This course offers comprehensive training on managing testing initiatives through the Selenium test suite and implementing continuous testing practices with Jenkins.

Intended Audience:

• Software test engineers
• Software developers engaged in agile development
• Release managers
• QA engineers

Upon completion of the Selenium training, delegates will be able to:

• Effectively utilize the Selenium test suite in real-world projects
• Conduct cross-browser testing using Selenium
• Distribute tests efficiently via Selenium Grid
• Execute regression Selenium tests within Jenkins
• Prepare test reports and periodic reports using Jenkins

Selenium is an open-source framework designed for automating web application testing across various browsers. With the release of Selenium 4, users have access to enhanced WebDriver APIs, native relative locators, and improved grid support. Python complements this by offering simplicity and robust integration with testing frameworks such as Pytest, making it an excellent choice for creating scalable and maintainable test automation suites.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets beginner to intermediate testers and developers who want to leverage Selenium with Python to automate web application testing in practical, real-world scenarios.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Selenium with Python within a test environment.
• Develop robust test automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Pytest.
• Utilize the Page Object Model (POM) to build maintainable test frameworks.
• Execute tests across multiple browsers using Selenium Grid.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices to ensure automation stability.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This program offers comprehensive training in managing testing projects, providing practical experience in web application testing, functional test automation, and cross-browser automation using the Selenium framework.

The intended audience for this course includes software test engineers and manual testers.

After completing the training, participants will be capable of effectively applying Selenium WebDriver in real-world project scenarios.

In this instructor-led, live training in Kenya, participants will learn how to use TestComplete's features, including its test object model, check points, name mapping, and UI to carry out automated testing on desktop, web, and mobile applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, record and run functional tests.
• Create a scalable and maintainable test framework.
• Create checkpoints, adjust tests for multiple devices and analyze test results.
• Use TestComplete's script extensions.