Is Playwright really replacing Selenium?
You will review market trends, migration patterns, and architecture differences so you can make decisions based on technical and hiring signals rather than hype.
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Modern QA teams are hiring for Playwright-first engineers.
The strongest roles are shifting to engineers who can ship reliable automation fast.
Join a fast, hands-on program focused on resilient E2E architecture, CI stability, and AI-assisted test authoring you can use at work immediately.
Start
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 9:00 PM PST
Format
Live Zoom + guided labs
Commitment
8 weeks · 1 hour/week
1,400+
Engineers trained
8 weeks
Program length
15
Live cohorts completed
24%
Avg. pay uplift reported
In This Session
Everything you need to evaluate your next move
Can I become production-ready while working full-time?
The program is designed for experienced professionals: focused labs, framework templates, and weekly implementation checkpoints keep learning practical and realistic.
Where does AI fit in test automation?
You will implement AI-assisted test generation, triage flaky cases faster, and enforce review patterns so AI accelerates quality without sacrificing reliability.
What is the ROI for my team?
You will build repeatable patterns that reduce flaky failures, improve CI confidence, and save engineering hours every sprint.
What You Will Leave With
Practical outcomes, not just theory
- Design a scalable Playwright project structure with fixtures, POM, and test data layering.
- Build deterministic, non-flaky tests for UI, API, and contract validation flows.
- Integrate Playwright into CI with retries, traces, and actionable failure diagnostics.
- Use AI assistance responsibly for test generation, review, and maintenance workflows.
Certificate
Completion certificate for verified track milestones.
Capstone Project
Build and present a portfolio-ready final implementation.
Practical Labs
Hands-on exercises focused on real engineering workflows.
Assessments
Project-based evaluation with actionable instructor feedback.
Curriculum roadmap
Cohort Track
Part 1
Week 1 - Playwright Architecture
Core APIs, locators, fixtures, and test organization for maintainable suites.
Part 2
Week 2 - Robust E2E Design
State handling, auth flows, resilient selectors, and anti-flake techniques.
Part 3
Week 3 - API + UI Integration
Blend UI checks with network assertions and contract-aware test design.
Part 4
Week 4 - CI/CD and Diagnostics
Pipelines, parallelization, trace viewers, and failure triage playbooks.
Part 5
Week 5 - AI-Accelerated QA
AI prompt patterns for test creation, refactoring, and scenario expansion.
Part 6
Week 6 - Capstone Delivery
Ship a production-style test framework with review and feedback.
Part 7
Week 7 - Cross-Browser + Mobile Matrix
Build high-confidence browser/device coverage with efficient execution strategy.
Part 8
Week 8 - Enterprise QA Playbook
Operationalize governance, reporting, and release-quality sign-off workflows.
Live Calendar
Playwright Intensive Schedule by Date
Friday · 9:00 PM PST · 1 hours/session
Add All Sessions to CalendarFriday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Upcoming
Week 1 - Playwright Architecture
Core APIs, locators, fixtures, and test organization for maintainable suites.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Upcoming
Week 2 - Robust E2E Design
State handling, auth flows, resilient selectors, and anti-flake techniques.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Upcoming
Week 3 - API + UI Integration
Blend UI checks with network assertions and contract-aware test design.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Upcoming
Week 4 - CI/CD and Diagnostics
Pipelines, parallelization, trace viewers, and failure triage playbooks.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
Upcoming
Week 5 - AI-Accelerated QA
AI prompt patterns for test creation, refactoring, and scenario expansion.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Upcoming
Week 6 - Capstone Delivery
Ship a production-style test framework with review and feedback.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Upcoming
Week 7 - Cross-Browser + Mobile Matrix
Build high-confidence browser/device coverage with efficient execution strategy.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Friday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Upcoming
Week 8 - Enterprise QA Playbook
Operationalize governance, reporting, and release-quality sign-off workflows.
9:00 PM PST · Upcoming
Inside the learning experience
Every session is built around implementation outcomes. These modules show exactly what you will build, practice, and carry into real projects.
Module 1
Week 1 - Playwright Architecture
Core APIs, locators, fixtures, and test organization for maintainable suites.
Module 2
Week 2 - Robust E2E Design
State handling, auth flows, resilient selectors, and anti-flake techniques.
Module 3
Week 3 - API + UI Integration
Blend UI checks with network assertions and contract-aware test design.
Module 4
Week 4 - CI/CD and Diagnostics
Pipelines, parallelization, trace viewers, and failure triage playbooks.
Module 5
Week 5 - AI-Accelerated QA
AI prompt patterns for test creation, refactoring, and scenario expansion.
Session Host
Experience
25 years of IT experience across engineering delivery, quality, and modern platform transformation
Focus
AI, Automation, and Production Engineering
Deepak Kamboj
Founder and Lead Instructor
Deepak Kamboj is an AI and quality engineering mentor who helps teams move from tutorial-level learning to production-ready implementation. His teaching style combines architecture clarity, real delivery constraints, and execution patterns that engineers can apply immediately.
- Founder of DevBuild Studio with hands-on focus on modern engineering skills
- Mentors engineers across Playwright automation, agentic AI, and production architecture
- Known for practical frameworks, implementation checklists, and career-focused coaching
Where our learners and teams operate
Microsoft
Apple
Amazon
Meta
AWS
Nvidia
Spotify
Learner outcomes
"I replaced our brittle suite with a stable Playwright framework and our release confidence changed immediately."
"The CI module alone paid off in two sprints. We now debug failures in minutes, not hours."
"The AI section was practical. I now use it daily to draft and improve tests while keeping strict review standards."
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior Playwright experience?Open
No. Solid QA automation experience is enough. The first module aligns everyone quickly.
Is this self-paced?Open
This is a live cohort with recordings, office hours, and implementation checkpoints.
Will I build portfolio-ready artifacts?Open
Yes. You finish with a production-style automation framework and CI-ready workflows.
Final call
Build the skillset teams are prioritizing right now
Reserve your spot and receive your onboarding details, prep material, and implementation roadmap.