Cypress Advanced

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Course overview

This advanced Cypress course is for practitioners who already understand the basics and want to handle more complex automation scenarios. You will build practical capability in asynchronous JavaScript, dynamic tests, iFrames, cross-origin issues, reusable functions, data-driven testing, session state, Page Object Model, API testing and GitHub Actions. The focus is on helping you create more resilient test suites that support faster feedback and stronger delivery confidence.

Advanced Cypress skills for testers

This four half-day Cypress Advanced course is for software testers, automation engineers and developers who already understand the basics of Cypress. You will extend your practical capability with asynchronous JavaScript, dynamic tests, iFrames, cross-origin issues, reusable JavaScript functions, data-driven testing, browser objects, session state, Page Object Model, API testing and GitHub Actions. It is suited to practitioners ready to move beyond introductory Cypress use and apply more robust techniques in day-to-day test automation work.

Learning objectives

Handle asynchronous JavaScript issues
Execute JavaScript in Cypress
Work with iFrames and origins
Create reusable JavaScript functions
Build data-driven tests
Manage browser and session state
Apply Page Object Model
Test APIs with cy.request()
Run tests using GitHub Actions

What you will learn

This course helps you progress from basic Cypress use to more capable, maintainable automated testing. You will work through advanced Cypress and JavaScript techniques for handling asynchronous behaviour, dynamic tests, iFrames, cross-origin issues, browser objects, session state, API calls and GitHub Actions, so you can tackle test scenarios that are harder to automate reliably.

Asynchronous JavaScript

You will explore synchronous and asynchronous behaviour, callbacks and promises, with examples of the issues these can create in Cypress tests. This helps you understand why tests behave unexpectedly, helping diagnose failures more accurately and write automation that copes better with dynamic application behaviour.

iFrames and origins

You will work with iFrames and cross-origin scenarios, including how to handle the restrictions they can introduce. These are common sources of automation instability, and the focus is on helping you recognise the issue quickly and apply the right Cypress approach.

Dynamic test scenarios

You will practice looping through web elements such as drop-down menus, web tables and radio buttons, as well as building data-driven tests and passing values between test cases. This helps you understand changing application states more effectively without creating fragile, hard-coded scripts.

API testing

You will use the cy.request() method with GET and POST examples, including basic authentication against the Edgewords REST API. This helps you extend Cypress beyond the user interface and create checks that support faster investigation when failures occur.

GitHub Actions

You will create a GitHub Actions YAML file and use GitHub to execute a Cypress test suite on a remote instance. This helps you understand how automated tests can run outside a local machine and support more consistent testing within development workflows.

What's included

Four online half-day instructor-led training sessions
Three-day onsite option
Comprehensive e-workbook
Practical exercises between sessions
Session recordings for review
GitHub project resources
Microsoft Teams delivery

Key facts

Certification

No certification is specified for this course..

Who it’s for

This course is for existing Cypress users who understand the basics or have completed Cypress Essentials training.

Prerequisites

You should have attended Cypress Introduction or used Cypress enough to understand the basic concepts.

Exam information

No exam is specified for this course.

Optional extras

No optional extras are included.

Pre-course

No separate pre-course activity is required.

FAQs

This advanced Cypress course helps existing users build capability beyond basic automated test creation. It covers JavaScript behaviour, dynamic test scenarios, iFrames, cross-origin issues, data-driven testing, session state, Page Object Model, API testing and GitHub Actions, with practical exercises that support more reliable day-to-day automation work.

Do I need previous Cypress experience?

Yes. This course is designed for learners who have attended Cypress Introduction or have used Cypress for a while and understand the basic concepts. It is not an introductory course, so you should already be comfortable with the fundamentals before attending.

Is this course suitable for software testers?

Yes. The course is suitable for software testers who already use Cypress and want to handle more advanced automation scenarios. It is also relevant for test automation engineers and developers who need to apply Cypress to dynamic tests, API checks, browser behaviour and remote test execution.

Will I learn API testing with Cypress?

Yes. The course includes API testing using the cy.request() method, with GET and POST examples and basic authentication. This helps you extend Cypress beyond user interface checks and build a broader view of application behaviour during automated testing.

What is the difference between Cypress Introduction and Cypress Advanced?

Cypress Introduction is a pre-requisite option, while Cypress Advanced is for existing users who already understand the basics. The advanced course focuses on more complex topics, including asynchronous JavaScript, iFrames, cross-origin issues, JavaScript function libraries, data-driven testing, session state, Page Object Model, API testing and GitHub Actions.

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered online, live and instructor-led over four days, with each day lasting approximately 3.5 hours. It includes a comprehensive e-workbook, practical exercises between sessions, recorded sessions for later review and GitHub project resources. It can also be delivered onsite if required. You can also arrange private courses at a suitable date and time for up to 10 delegates, as a three-day onsite option.

What our customers say

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“Good structure to course. Each technical aspect broken down by instructor and theory explained with practical examples, which aided understanding and provided guidance on best practice when applying in real life scenarios. Pace was good - fast enough to keep engaged, and not too overwhelming.”

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