Self-Paced Playwright Course

Playwright Automation Testing Self-Paced

Learn the Playwright stack modern QA teams actually use — JavaScript, locators, assertions, Cucumber and the Page Object Model — and build real automation projects for your portfolio.

Source: PwC AI Jobs Barometer 2026
≈4× faster
QA automation demand
Automation
+64%
Manual QA
+12%
+30%
Automation pay premium
Automation SDET
130
Manual QA
100
Enroll todayInstant access
$599$999
Format100% self-paced
Access1 year
SupportMentor & job-hunt help
PaymentOne-time · no hidden fees
Why most people stall

Watching testing tutorials is easy.
Becoming a hireable QA engineer has is hard.

Learning alone
Scattered YouTube tutorials
Theory with no real practice
Copy-pasted scripts that break
No portfolio to show employers
Stuck with no one to ask
vs
Syntax Fellowship
A structured, ordered curriculum
Hands-on automation from day one
Frameworks you build yourself
Portfolio projects employers trust
Mentor & job-hunt support

Most people watch testing videos.
Syntax grads ship automation frameworks.

What you get

Everything you need to get job-ready

01 · MASTER THE TOOLS

Industry tooling

JavaScript, Playwright, locators, assertions, Cucumber and POM — the exact stack modern QA teams expect.

02 · SELF-PACED

Learn on your time

Structured modules with instant access. Study anytime, anywhere, and revisit lessons whenever you need.

03 · AI WORKFLOWS

The AI testing edge

Use AI to generate test cases, debug scripts, predict flakiness and analyze failures — the edge employers want.

04 · JOB-READY

Real portfolio projects

Build Playwright automation frameworks you can showcase — proof you can do the job, not just a certificate.

The curriculum

From QA basics to job-ready

Three structured modules across three months, beginner to advanced. Tap any one to see what you'll learn, build, and practice.

01
Module 01

JavaScript Essentials for Automation Testing

This foundational course focuses on core JavaScript concepts tailored for QA engineers. You will learn how to write clean, asynchronous, test-ready JavaScript code using conditionals, loops, functions, arrays, objects, and classes. Students will also explore DOM manipulation, debugging in VS Code, and using callbacks, promises, and async/await — all key skills for Playwright and modern automation frameworks.

What you'll learn
Conditionals, loops, functions & arrays
Objects & classes for test-ready code
DOM manipulation for automation
Callbacks, promises & async/await
Debugging JavaScript in VS Code
Learning outcomes
Build fluency in JavaScript for automated test writing
Write clean, asynchronous, test-ready code
Debug your own scripts confidently in VS Code
What you'll build
Your automation-ready JavaScript foundation

Clean, asynchronous test-ready code you carry into every Playwright module that follows.

Tools you'll use
JavaScriptChromeNode.jsVS Code
Career skills gained
JavaScriptDOM ManipulationAsync/AwaitDebugging
Potential career paths
Junior SDETQA Automation InternTest Script Developer
Income range
$50,000 – $80,000
02
Module 02

Playwright: The Complete Guide to Modern Web Automation

This comprehensive Playwright module teaches everything from browser control to advanced test structuring. You will work with locators, frames, alerts, checkboxes, dropdowns, and dynamic elements. You will learn to use waits, extract table data, and capture screenshots. Key concepts like Page Object Model, config management, and reusable test setup ensure you are ready to write production-grade test suites.

What you'll learn
Browser control & advanced test structuring
Locators, frames, alerts, checkboxes & dropdowns
Dynamic elements & waits
Extracting table data & capturing screenshots
Page Object Model, config management & reusable setup
Learning outcomes
Automate real-world UI workflows with precision and speed
Handle dynamic elements without flaky waits
Write production-grade test suites
What you'll build
A production-grade Playwright test suite

Real UI workflows automated with robust locators, waits and a Page Object Model structure.

Tools you'll use
PlaywrightNode.jsChromeVS Code
Career skills gained
Playwright TestLocatorsPage Object ModelConfig Management
Potential career paths
QA EngineerTest Automation SpecialistPlaywright Engineer
Income range
$65,000 – $100,000
03
Module 03

Cucumber + Playwright: BDD Automation Frameworks

Learn how to integrate Cucumber with Playwright to write human-readable, BDD-style tests. Students will write feature files, implement step definitions, and use hooks, background steps, and custom parameterization. The course also includes reusable page objects, data-driven testing via examples and data tables, and a full framework architecture.

What you'll learn
Writing feature files & implementing step definitions
Hooks, background steps & custom parameterization
Reusable page objects
Data-driven testing with examples & data tables
Full framework architecture
Learning outcomes
Build scalable, readable test frameworks for enterprise teams
Write BDD-style tests the whole team can read
Drive tests from data instead of duplicated scripts
What you'll build
A full BDD framework architecture

A Cucumber + Playwright framework with reusable page objects and data-driven scenarios — your portfolio centrepiece.

Tools you'll use
PlaywrightCucumberNode.jsGitHub
Career skills gained
CucumberGherkin / BDDData-Driven TestingFramework Architecture
Potential career paths
SDETQA Automation LeadFramework Architect
Income range
$75,000 – $110,000
What you graduate with

A portfolio of real test suites and frameworks

Project-based from the first lesson. You finish with work you can show, not slides you sat through.

Test-ready JavaScript
A production-grade Playwright suite
A Page Object Model structure
A full Cucumber BDD framework
Data-driven scenarios
Suites you can walk through in interviews

Download the complete module-by-module fellowship breakdown.

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What you'll have shipped

A portfolio of real frameworks,
not a certificate.

Every phase ends with a working Playwright project you can push to GitHub and walk into interviews with. Not slides. Not a tutorial you followed along to..

MONTH1
JavaScript foundation
MONTH2
Playwright test suite
MONTH3
BDD framework

Test-ready JavaScript you wrote.

Clean asynchronous helpers built with conditionals, loops, functions, arrays, objects and classes — debugged line by line in VS Code.

A production-grade test suite.

Real UI workflows automated with locators, waits and dynamic elements — structured with the Page Object Model and reusable setup.

A framework the team can read.

A full Cucumber + Playwright architecture — feature files, hooks and reusable page objects, driven by data tables instead of duplicated scripts.

Career support

We support you from the first lesson to the job offer

Self-paced doesn't mean on your own. Here's how we help you get hired — at your own pace.

STEP 01

Build real skills

Real-world projects, hands-on tools, and job-focused skills — built to fit your timeline.

STEP 02

Craft your career profile

Resume & LinkedIn templates, portfolio guidance, and tips to stand out to recruiters.

STEP 03

Practice with confidence

On-demand mock interview vault, pre-recorded coaching, and insider question sets.

STEP 04

Get hired — with help

Regular check-ins, email feedback, career-partner access, and placement opportunities.

The AI advantage

Learn the AI tools powering
the future of automation testing

76% of software engineers already use AI in their workflow — and testers are next. This course doesn't just teach core automation, it adds the AI edge employers are looking for.

AI + Testing = faster QA

Use AI-driven tools to write, run, and maintain tests more efficiently — and catch more bugs, faster.

Automate smarter with AI

Auto-generate test cases, detect flaky tests, and boost automation speed with AI and Playwright frameworks.

AI-enhanced debugging

Use assistants like GitHub Copilot to write Playwright scripts, generate assertions, and troubleshoot on the fly.

Intelligent test analysis

Analyze logs, identify root causes, and prioritize issues by impact — with real-time AI insights.

Less guesswork, more coverage

Combine traditional QA tools with LLM-powered solutions to expand coverage and reduce manual effort.

Ship with confidence

Verify and improve reliability responsibly — the edge we train you for as systems grow.

Outcomes & proof

Who this is for?

New to Automation?Step into roles like Automation Engineer, SDET, or QA Automation — with real Playwright frameworks to show.
Already Testing?Bring end-to-end automation into your team and become the go-to for fast, reliable test suites.
Freelancer or Consultant?Offer test-automation services to clients — backed by projects you’ve built.
After securing a QA Engineer position at a renowned company I wish to extend my sincere thanks for the exceptional support provided. Syntax team’s collective guidance and mentorship have been instrumental in this achievement. The past month’s mentoring and motivational talks have been as crucial as the technical training received. I am eager to apply this knowledge in my new role and continue to support our learning community.
Ali BouarfaAli BouarfaQuality Assurance Engineer at Universal Orlando
What's included

What you get with the course

Job-ready portfolio

Automation frameworks you build and can showcase to employers.

Mentor guidance

Feedback and support from experienced QA automation mentors.

AI testing skills

The AI-assisted testing edge employers are hiring for.

Job-hunt support

Resume help, interview prep, and placement assistance.

Certificate

A completion certificate backed by real projects.

Lifetime access

Revisit every module and future updates — forever.

Your credential

A certificate that proves what you built

Finish the course and earn an official Syntax Technologies Certificate of Completion — a credential backed by the automation projects you build along the way.

Issued in your name with a verifiable completion date
Recognized by Syntax Technologies
Shareable on LinkedIn, your resume, and your portfolio
Syntax Technologies Certificate of Completion
Tuition

One price, flexible ways to pay

Your Investment

$999$599

One-time payment — full access, no hidden fees.

What's included
Full self-paced Playwright curriculum, instant access
Mentor guidance & project feedback
Hands-on automation projects for your portfolio
AI-assisted testing modules & tools
Resume, interview prep & job-hunt support
Lifetime access + completion certificate
Why learn with Syntax?

Four reasons professionals choose Syntax

AUTOMATION EXPERTS

Learn from automation practitioners

Learn from mentors who build end-to-end test suites every day — Playwright, TypeScript, and CI/CD across real projects.

HANDS-ON

Learn by Building

Complete hands-on projects, practical exercises, and real-world assignments that build a portfolio you can show any employer.

SELF-PACED SUPPORT

Support Beyond the Lessons

Get guided lessons, Q&A recordings, and an active community to support you throughout your learning journey.

FOUNDED IN 2017

Learn with confidence

We've helped learners build practical technology skills through structured, self-paced programs since 2017.

Common questions

Everything you’re wondering about

No. We start from the basics and build up step by step — you’ll learn the JavaScript and TypeScript you need before touching Playwright.

You’ll learn locator strategy, the Page Object Model, auto-waiting, and AI-assisted detection to minimize flakiness and keep your suite stable.

Yes. It’s built around real frameworks, debugging habits, and the day-to-day QA workflows modern teams actually use.

Yes. You get instant access after enrolling and can learn anytime, anywhere, at your own speed — with lifetime access to every module.

Yes. You’ll receive an official Syntax Technologies Certificate of Completion once you finish the course.

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