Advanced Cypress Testing

Build scalable and reliable Cypress test suites for real-world apps. Learn advanced test structure, custom commands, API interception, session handling, debugging flaky tests, and generating clear reports for confident end-to-end automation.

Karlis Zars
Published: Jan 2026
Intermediate
DevOps
3 hours
In partnership with:Coursera
Advanced Cypress Testing

Course Overview

Hey there, QA engineers and full-stack developers! Are you ready to break out of the basic test scripts and build Cypress test systems that scale? 

In this course, we’ll take you beyond the tutorial playground and into real-world workflows for Cypress. You’ll learn how to structure your tests like a pro, clean up messy test logic with custom commands and fixtures, and layer UI + API validations to simulate real user journeys. 

Let’s be honest—most Cypress tutorials stop at “click the button, assert the text.” That’s not enough when you're testing login flows, session tokens, flaky elements, or preparing your codebase for CI. Whether you’re joining a large engineering team or building fast, stable pipelines solo, this course will level up your automation strategy. 

And here's the best part: We keep it practical and efficient. No overcomplicated CI/CD setups. No third-party plugins to babysit. Just a clean local setup, reusable test code, and Cypress features that actually make testing enjoyable again.

Skills You Will Gain

Cypress
testing
Automation
Software Testing
Debugging

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)

  • Design a scalable Cypress test architecture using modular folder structures, custom commands, and fixtures.
  • Apply Cypress features to reliably test real-world scenarios involving UI, APIs, and user authentication.
  • Debug, stabilize, and speed up test execution using intercepts, sessions, retries, and other core Cypress tools.
  • Generate and interpret actionable test reports to improve test visibility and confidence without relying on CI/CD platforms.

Prerequisites

Learners should have a basic understanding of JavaScript and modern web development. Familiarity with Cypress fundamentals, such as selectors, assertions, and the structure of basic tests, is essential. Additionally, learners should understand how web applications function, including routing and API interactions. Experience with using a code editor and running commands in the terminal will be helpful in executing the exercises and following along with the course material.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for QA engineers and automation testers familiar with Cypress who are looking to advance beyond basic test scripts. It's also ideal for front-end and full-stack developers who want to improve the reliability and stability of their tests and validate complex user flows in modern web applications. Software engineers seeking to integrate Cypress into local or team workflows without heavy reliance on CI/CD setups will find the content especially relevant. Technical leads and SDETs looking to establish standardized testing strategies across teams for faster feedback and higher code confidence will also benefit from this course.

Course Includes

1.5K
STUDENTS*
92.1%
RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • On-demand videos
  • Practice assessments
  • Multiple hands-on learning activities
  • Exposure to a real-world project
  • 100% self-paced learning opportunities
  • Certification of completion

Curriculum

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