Training Course

Python for Testers

Learn Python by building real testing tools. The practical programming course for testers.

Duration 2 Days (16 Hours)
Level Beginner to Intermediate
Format In-person / Hands-on
Python for Testers

About the Course

This is a practical, hands-on programming course for software testers. Participants learn by doing: building real automation tools applicable to their daily work. By the end of two days, attendees can work independently with Python and have created practical tools they can take back to their teams.

Running continuously since 2014 at major conferences like EuroSTAR and StarWEST, this course has helped hundreds of testers bridge the gap between manual testing and technical automation.

Who Is This For?

  • Testers frustrated with manual, repetitive work
  • Anyone interested in learning programming and scripting for testing
  • Teams looking to add automation capability

Prerequisites: Bring your own laptop. Basic computer knowledge required. No prior programming experience needed.

What You'll Learn

  • Python fundamentals (syntax, data types)
  • Command-line tools & argument parsing
  • Text parsing and data manipulation
  • Test data generation at scale
  • Pytest framework and reporting
  • REST API testing
  • JSON/CSV data handling
  • External process control

What Students Say

"Outstanding class, very well organized, and engaging."
— Student
"I will use a lot of the takeaways from this tutorial in the workplace."
— Student
"This was the best programming course I've taken as it allowed me to practice the concepts while they were being taught."
— Student
"I loved that we were writing Python all thru the course. I feel like I really learned Python, instead of just listening to lectures."
— Student
"Kristoffer has great energy and creates an amazing learning experience."
— Student
"I was impressed with the knowledge that Kristoffer had... I will be able to use this new skill to assist me to better construct and execute my automated test scripts."
— Student

Rated 5.0/5.0 at StarWEST 2023 · 4.9/5.0 at StarEAST 2023 · 4.8/5.0 at Virtual 2023

Delivery Partners

Europe (and Global): Available directly through Northern Test Consulting.
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USA: Available through our partner, Coveros.
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