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.
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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
Eight structured modules. Tap any one to see what you'll learn, build, and practice.
01
Module 01
JavaScript & TypeScript Foundations
Start from zero with the language Playwright runs on. Learn modern JavaScript and TypeScript so you can read, write, and debug automation code with confidence.
What you'll learn
Variables, data types, functions & arrays
Objects, loops, conditionals & async/await
TypeScript types, interfaces & modules
Node.js, npm & project setup in VS Code
Learning outcomes
Write clean modern JS & TypeScript
Work fluently with async code and promises
Set up a Node project from scratch
What you'll build
Your automation-ready TypeScript setup
A configured Node + TypeScript project you reuse across the course.
Tools you'll use
JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsVS Code
Career skills gained
JavaScriptTypeScriptAsync/AwaitNode & npm
02
Module 02
Playwright Fundamentals & Setup
Install and configure Playwright the way real QA teams do — understand the test runner, project structure, and how to write and run your first tests across browsers.
What you'll learn
Installing & configuring Playwright Test
Test runner, config & project structure
Writing your first tests & the trace viewer
Cross-browser runs on Chromium, Firefox & WebKit
Learning outcomes
Scaffold a Playwright project from scratch
Run and inspect tests across all browsers
Use the trace viewer to understand failures
What you'll build
Your first Playwright test suite
A running suite executing across Chromium, Firefox and WebKit.
Tools you'll use
PlaywrightNode.jsChromeVS Code
Career skills gained
Playwright TestTest RunnerConfigCross-Browser
03
Module 03
Locators, Selectors & Web Interactions
Master Playwright’s locator engine — the key to stable tests. Find elements reliably and automate every real-world interaction, from forms to file uploads.
What you'll learn
Role, text, label & test-id locators
CSS & XPath selectors when you need them
Clicks, typing, dropdowns, checkboxes & uploads
Handling frames, tabs, dialogs & shadow DOM
Learning outcomes
Write resilient, readable locators
Automate any user interaction on a page
Handle iframes, popups and dynamic UI
What you'll build
An end-to-end user-flow test
A full checkout/login flow automated with robust locators.
Tools you'll use
PlaywrightChromeFirefoxTypeScript
Career skills gained
LocatorsSelectorsWeb InteractionsAuto-Waiting
04
Module 04
Assertions, Auto-Waiting & Debugging
Make tests trustworthy. Learn web-first assertions, Playwright’s auto-waiting model, and the debugging tools that kill flakiness for good.
What you'll learn
Web-first assertions with expect()
Auto-waiting & retry-ability explained
Debugging with Inspector, trace & screenshots
Network interception, mocking & fixtures
Learning outcomes
Write assertions that eliminate flaky waits
Debug any failure fast with the Inspector
Mock APIs and control test data
What you'll build
A stable, flake-free test suite
Tests with web-first assertions and mocked network data.
Tools you'll use
PlaywrightTypeScriptChromeVS Code
Career skills gained
AssertionsAuto-WaitingDebuggingNetwork Mocking
05
Module 05
Page Object Model & Framework Design
Turn scripts into a professional, maintainable framework. Structure tests with the Page Object Model, fixtures, and reusable components teams rely on.
What you'll learn
Page Object Model design & best practices
Custom fixtures & reusable test setup
Environment config & data-driven testing
Structuring a scalable automation repo
Learning outcomes
Design a clean POM-based framework
Share setup with custom fixtures
Run the same tests against many environments
What you'll build
A production-grade POM framework
A structured, reusable framework ready for a real project.
Tools you'll use
PlaywrightTypeScriptNode.jsGit
Career skills gained
Page Object ModelFixturesData-DrivenArchitecture
06
Module 06
BDD with Cucumber
Write tests everyone on the team can read. Learn Behavior-Driven Development with Cucumber and wire Gherkin scenarios to your Playwright steps.
What you'll learn
Gherkin syntax — features, scenarios & steps
Wiring Cucumber to Playwright step definitions
Hooks, tags & scenario outlines
Living documentation & readable reports
Learning outcomes
Write clear Gherkin feature files
Connect BDD steps to Playwright actions
Produce human-readable test reports
What you'll build
A BDD test framework
A Cucumber + Playwright framework driven by Gherkin scenarios.
Tools you'll use
CucumberPlaywrightTypeScriptNode.js
Career skills gained
CucumberGherkin / BDDStep DefinitionsTags & Hooks
07
Module 07
API Testing, CI/CD & Reporting
Test beyond the UI and ship automation the way real teams do — validate REST APIs with Playwright and run your suite automatically in CI/CD.
What you'll learn
API testing with Playwright’s request API
Combining UI + API tests in one flow
Git workflow & GitHub Actions pipelines
HTML reports, Allure & parallel execution
Learning outcomes
Automate REST APIs alongside UI tests
Run tests automatically on every push
Generate rich, shareable test reports
What you'll build
A live CI/CD automation pipeline
UI + API tests running automatically with reports on every push.
Tools you'll use
PlaywrightPostmanGitHubJenkins
Career skills gained
API TestingGitHub ActionsCI/CDReporting
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Module 08
AI-Assisted Testing & Capstone
Test smarter with AI, then bring everything together in a professional capstone — an end-to-end Playwright framework and a job-ready portfolio.
What you'll learn
AI debugging & failure analysis
AI-assisted test generation & auto-locators
Flakiness prediction & smart maintenance
Capstone framework, portfolio & interview prep
Learning outcomes
Use AI to test faster and cut flakiness
Ship a portfolio-grade Playwright framework
Walk into interviews with real proof of skill
What you'll build
Your capstone framework + job-ready portfolio
A complete AI-assisted Playwright framework that proves you are ready to hire.
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
Cross-browser suite
MONTH2
POM framework
MONTH3
BDD framework
MONTH4
CI/CD + capstone
Tests across every browser.
A Playwright suite automating real user flows on Chromium, Firefox and WebKit — inspected with the trace viewer when anything fails.
A framework built to scale.
A Page Object Model framework with custom fixtures and data-driven config — structured the way real QA teams keep suites maintainable.
Tests the whole team can read.
A Cucumber + Playwright BDD framework — Gherkin scenarios wired to step definitions, producing living, human-readable documentation.
A live pipeline + a portfolio.
Your capstone framework running UI + API tests in GitHub Actions on every push — AI-assisted and interview-ready.
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
Learn by doing
Build real skills
Real-world projects, hands-on tools, and job-focused skills — built to fit your timeline.
STEP 02
Brand yourself
Craft your career profile
Resume & LinkedIn templates, portfolio guidance, and tips to stand out to recruiters.
STEP 03
Interview ready
Practice with confidence
On-demand mock interview vault, pre-recorded coaching, and insider question sets.
STEP 04
Job hunt support
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 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
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.
USD 599* (regular USD 999). One-time payment, full access, no hidden charges.
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