Certified Advanced Selenium Testing Professional (CASTP)

Certification Overview

Certified Advanced Selenium Testing Professional (CASTP)

Exam Code: CASTP-001

By earning the CASTP certification, professionals demonstrate their ability to architect enterprise-grade automation solutions, improve test reliability, reduce execution time, and enhance overall software quality. This certification is ideal for organizations seeking skilled automation experts capable of driving test automation maturity and supporting agile and DevOps-driven delivery models.

The program emphasizes real-world automation practices, including framework design, test optimization, advanced synchronization techniques, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Candidates gain in-depth knowledge of Selenium WebDriver internals, handling dynamic web elements, advanced locators, data-driven and keyword-driven testing, and test execution at scale using parallel and distributed testing strategies.

The Certified Advanced Selenium Testing Professional (CASTP)™ certification is designed to validate advanced-level expertise in automated testing using Selenium. This certification goes beyond basic test automation concepts and focuses on building scalable, maintainable, and robust automation frameworks for modern web applications. CASTP equips professionals with the skills required to handle complex automation challenges across diverse browsers, platforms, and environments.

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).  

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The CASTP™ Certification remains valid for a period of five (5) years. Certification renewal requires the candidate to successfully retake the examination upon the expiry of the validity period.

The Certified Advanced Selenium Testing Professional (CASTP)™ is a Trademark of GAQM.

The CPST Certification is a prerequisite for the CASTP exam. If you have not earned your CPST®certification yet, Click Here to know more.

Course Outline

Module 1 - Advanced Selenium WebDriver Concepts

  • Selenium WebDriver Architecture and Internals
  • Advanced Browser and Driver Management
  • WebDriver Commands and Optimization Techniques
  • Handling Browser-Specific Behaviors

Module 2 - Advanced Element Identification and Synchronization

  • Complex XPath and CSS Selector Strategies
  • Handling Dynamic and AJAX-Based Elements
  • Explicit, Fluent, and Custom Wait Strategies
  • Dealing with iFrames, Windows, and Alerts

Module 3 - Test Automation Framework Design

  • Framework Types: Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid
  • Page Object Model (POM) and Page Factory
  • Framework Scalability and Maintainability
  • Logging, Reporting, and Exception Handling

Module 4 - Advanced Test Execution and Optimization

  • Parallel and Cross-Browser Execution
  • Selenium Grid and Distributed Testing
  • Performance Optimization of Test Suites
  • Managing Large Test Suites Effectively

Module 5 - Data-Driven and Parameterized Testing

  • External Data Sources (Excel, CSV, JSON, XML)
  • Parameterization Techniques
  • Environment-Specific Test Data Management
  • Secure Handling of Test Data

Module 6 - Integration with CI/CD and DevOps Pipelines

  • Selenium Integration with Jenkins and CI Tools
  • Automated Test Execution in CI/CD Pipelines
  • Version Control Integration (Git-based Workflows)
  • Reporting and Notifications in Pipelines

Module 7 - Advanced Test Reporting and Debugging

  • Custom Test Reports and Dashboards
  • Log Management and Failure Analysis
  • Screenshot and Video Capture Techniques
  • Debugging Flaky and Intermittent Tests

Module 8 - Best Practices, Security, and Industry Use Cases

  • Selenium Automation Best Practices
  • Handling Security and Authentication Scenarios
  • Cloud-Based Test Execution (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs – concepts)
  • Real-World Automation Challenges and Solutions

Target Audience

The CASTP certification is ideal for:

  • Selenium Test Engineers with hands-on automation experience
  • Software Test Automation Engineers and QA Leads
  • Manual Testers transitioning to advanced automation roles
  • SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) professionals
  • QA Architects and Automation Framework Designers
  • DevOps professionals involved in CI/CD test automation
  • Professionals seeking advanced credentials in Selenium automation

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Book Version)

  • E-Book Included
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • E-Book Download Validity :
    40 Days
    ( Once the E-Book is downloaded, it remains valid for life. )
  • Price: 250 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 220 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.