QA Automation Engineer (SDET Foundations)
November 3, 2025 2026-04-27 19:06QA Automation Engineer (SDET Foundations)
QA Automation Engineer (SDET Foundations)
Diploma-level program focused on UI/API test automation, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering practices. Build reliable test suites, improve release confidence, and ship faster.
ICCT in Numbers
Since 2019, we’ve helped students around the world grow their IT careers through hands-on, mentor-led programs.
ICCT USA provides diploma and modular IT training focused on real-world, practical learning — not just theory.
Why this program & who it’s for
Clear outcomes, flexible formats, and real-world automation skills employers need.
Who you become
QA Automation Engineer / SDET able to design automated tests, build robust frameworks, and integrate testing into delivery pipelines.
Beginner-friendly & modular
Start from fundamentals or upskill by modules. Each module can be purchased individually and comes with its own assessment & certificate.
Study from anywhere
Live online, 1-on-1 or group sessions. We align schedules to your time zone across the U.S. and worldwide.
What’s in the program?
Four practical modules. Complete the full diploma or purchase modules individually.
Module 1 — Testing Fundamentals & SDLC
- QA basics, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, test design techniques
- Types: unit, integration, functional, regression
- Intro to APIs, Postman, REST fundamentals
- Project: manual test plan & API smoke tests
Module 2 — UI Test Automation
- Selenium/WebDriver or Playwright basics
- Locators, waits, page object model (POM)
- Assertions, fixtures, parallel runs
- Project: end-to-end UI test suite
Module 3 — API Testing & CI/CD
- API automation (REST), schema validation
- Test data, environment strategy, mocking
- Integrate tests into CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab/Jenkins)
- Project: API regression pack + pipeline
Module 4 — Frameworks, Quality & Career
- Test frameworks, reporting, flakiness control
- Non-functional basics: performance, security
- Resume/LinkedIn, interview drills, code reviews
- Capstone: unified UI+API framework
U.S. Salary Ranges by Experience
Estimated salary ranges for QA Automation and SDET professionals in the U.S.
| Role | Entry / Junior 0–2 yrs | Mid-Level 3–5 yrs | Senior 5–7+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA Automation Engineer | $70k–$95k |
$95k–$130k |
$130k–$170k+ |
| SDET (Software Dev Engineer in Test) | $80k–$110k |
$110k–$145k |
$145k–$190k+ |
| QA Lead / Automation Architect | $100k–$130k |
$130k–$165k |
$165k–$210k+ |
Hands-on projects & skills you’ll gain
Portfolio Projects
• UI E2E suite for a sample web app (POM, parallel runs)
• API regression pack with environments & reporting
• CI/CD pipeline integrating tests into build & deploy
• Unified automation framework (UI+API) with docs
Core Skills & Tools
Tuition
Group Format (3+ students)
- Group-based learning with a structured schedule
- Team projects and hands-on lab practice
- Code reviews and career preparation activities
Individual Format (Available Upon Request)
- 1-on-1 instruction with an instructor
- Flexible, personalized learning schedule
- Capstone project and interview preparation support