Cypress Introduction

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Course overview

Cypress is an open source test automation tool for modern web applications. This introductory three-day course helps you build practical skills in writing, running and debugging Cypress tests in the browser. Through guided exercises, you will learn how to apply Cypress in day-to-day testing work, supporting faster feedback, broader automated checks and more reliable test execution across modern delivery environments.

Foundational Cypress skills for software testers

Designed for software testers, QA professionals and developers new to Cypress, this course builds the practical skills needed to start automating web application tests. It is delivered as live virtual classroom training over four half-days, or as onsite classroom training over three full days. Through guided teaching and hands-on exercises, you will learn how Cypress supports modern testing work, helping you move into test automation with more confidence and practical capability.

Learning objectives

Understand Cypress capabilities
Set up Cypress for testing
Use the Cypress Test Runner
Locate web elements
Write Cypress test cases
Run browser-based tests
Review test execution results
Use GitHub course resources
Build practical automation confidence

What you'll learn

This course covers the practical use of Cypress for automating web application tests. You will explore how Cypress is set up, how tests are created and executed, and how browser-based checks can be used to validate application behaviour. The focus is on building usable automation skills that can be applied in testing roles.

Introduction to Cypress

Explore what Cypress is, where it fits within automated web application testing and how it supports browser-based test execution. You will understand when Cypress is useful, what problems it helps solve and how it can support more efficient testing for modern web applications, helping you contribute to automation activity with greater confidence from the start.

Creating Cypress tests

Learn how Cypress tests are structured and how to begin writing automated checks for web applications. This gives you a practical starting point for building repeatable tests, reducing reliance on manual checking and contributing more effectively to automation activity within your team as your skills develop and your understanding of Cypress grows.

Using the Test Runner

Work with the Cypress Test Runner to execute tests and review what happens during each run. This helps you see application behaviour more clearly, investigate failures faster and use test feedback to support better conversations with developers, testers and wider delivery teams when assessing quality, progress and potential defects.

Working with web elements

Develop practical skills in locating and interacting with elements on a web page. You will learn how to automate common user actions and check responses in the interface, helping you create tests that reflect real application journeys more closely and provide more useful evidence when validating web application behaviour.

Reviewing test results

Understand how to review Cypress test results and use them to support testing decisions. This helps you identify issues, confirm expected behaviour and provide clearer evidence when reporting defects or discussing application quality with stakeholders, giving your test automation work stronger value in day-to-day software delivery activity.

What's included

Four online half-day instructor-led training sessions
Three-day onsite option
Comprehensive e-workbook
Practical exercises
Session recordings
GitHub project resources
Expert trainer support

Key facts

Certification

No certification is specified for this course.

Who it’s for

This course is for professionals new to Cypress who want to start writing automated web application tests.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Essentials course; an optional JavaScript primer is available for those new to JavaScript.

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 introductory course helps you build practical Cypress skills for automated web application testing. You will explore how Cypress is set up, how tests are created and run, and how browser-based checks can support testing activity across modern web projects.

Do I need previous automation experience?

No. The Cypress Essentials course is designed for newcomers to Cypress. There are no formal prerequisites, although an optional JavaScript primer is available if you are new to JavaScript.

Is the course practical?

Yes. The course includes instructor-led learning, a comprehensive e-workbook and practical exercises between online sessions. This helps you apply Cypress concepts as you learn, rather than only covering the tool in theory.

What will I learn to do with Cypress?

You will learn how to set up Cypress, use the Test Runner, create your first test, work with locators, perform common actions and use assertions. The course also introduces areas such as fixtures, command line use, Cypress Cloud and continuous integration.

How can Cypress support software testing work?

Cypress supports automated checks for modern web applications, helping testers run browser-based tests and review application behaviour. This can make repetitive testing activity more efficient and give teams useful feedback during development and testing.

How can learning Cypress support my career development?

Cypress can help testers and QA professionals build practical automation skills that complement manual testing experience. For those progressing into automation, the course provides a structured starting point for understanding Cypress and contributing to automated web application testing.

How is Cypress delivered on this course?

The course is delivered online as live instructor-led training over four days, with each day lasting approximately 3.5 hours. It can also be delivered onsite as a three-day classroom-based course.

What our customers say

“Tarn is an excellent instructor. Everything was clearly communicated. One of the best courses I have attended in recent years.”

Simon, Senior DBA – Government

“Course was informative and well-paced. Instructor was knowledgeable and explained the concept in a clear and well thought out manner.”

Tony, Programmer – Academic

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