| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-11-11 | - |
| 2023-11-04 | - |
Program Overview
This micro-credential program provides comprehensive training in testing automation, covering various tools and frameworks for web, mobile, API, and performance testing. It equips learners with the skills to create and execute automated tests, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and apply Agile testing principles. Upon completion, learners will be prepared for careers as testing automation professionals in the ICT industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Workshop 1: Basics of testing automation
- Introduction to testing automation
- Benefits and challenges of testing automation
- Types of testing automation tools and frameworks
- Workshop 2: Selenium-based testing automation for web applications
- Introduction to Selenium
- Installing and configuring Selenium
- Writing Selenium test scripts
- Executing Selenium test scripts
- Workshop 3: Functional testing automation using Katalon Studio
- Introduction to Katalon Studio
- Installing and configuring Katalon Studio
- Writing Katalon Studio test scripts
- Executing Katalon Studio test scripts
- Workshop 4: Automated integrated testing using Postman
- Introduction to Postman
- Installing and configuring Postman
- Writing Postman test scripts
- Executing Postman test scripts
- Workshop 5: Mobile testing automation using Appium
- Introduction to Appium
- Installing and configuring Appium
- Writing Appium test scripts
- Executing Appium test scripts
- Workshop 6: Performance testing automation using JMeter
- Introduction to JMeter
- Installing and configuring JMeter
- Writing JMeter test scripts
- Executing JMeter test scripts
- Workshop 7: Agile testing automation
- Introduction to Agile testing
- Principles of Agile testing
- Tools and techniques for Agile testing
- Workshop 8: Defect management using Jira
- Introduction to Jira
- Installing and configuring Jira
Careers:
- The ASTA micro-credential will equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as testing automation professionals in the ICT industry.
- Learners will be able to create and execute automated tests for web, mobile, and API applications using various automation tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio, Postman, and Appium.
- Learners will also be able to apply best practices for testing automation, including integration with the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, maintaining long-term test maintainability, incorporating testing automation in Agile projects, and optimising tests for accurate and reliable results.
AGI Education
Overview:
AGI Education is an NZQA accredited Category 1 provider, specializing in Healthcare programs. They are part of the AKA Education Group and are known for their focus on practical skills and work placement opportunities.
Services Offered:
AGI offers a range of programs in various fields, including:
Healthcare:
- Disability Support (Level 3) - Online
- Pharmacy (Intro) (Level 3) - Online
- Health & Wellbeing (Level 5)
- Health Services Management (Level 7)
Youth Work:
- Youth Work (Level 4)
- Health & Wellbeing (Youth Work) (Level 5)
Early Childhood Education:
- Early Childhood Education (Level 4)
I.T:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Software Testing
- Advanced Software Testing Automation (Level 7)
- Software Testing Research Bank
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Practical Focus:
AGI emphasizes practical skills and provides work placement opportunities to ensure students are job-ready.Industry-Relevant Programs:
Programs are designed by leading experts in the field, keeping pace with current and emerging trends in the job market.Student-Centric Approach:
AGI prioritizes student growth and provides support throughout their educational journey.Academic Programs:
AGI's key academic strengths lie in their Healthcare programs, which are designed to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in the healthcare sector. They also offer programs in Youth Work, Early Childhood Education, and I.T.
Other:
AGI has campuses in Auckland (City and Manukau) and Christchurch. They offer a range of resources and support services to students, including online learning platforms and career guidance.
Entry Requirements:
- The micro-credential is geared for working professionals with at least 12 months of recent (within the last three years) professional experience in the IT sector, or who hold a Bachelor or higher IT degree.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For international students, candidates must possess an IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5 from a single test taken in the previous 2 years; or the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) [Ref: 1884] or equivalent in accordance with NZQA’s Table for Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes for International Students.
