1. Introduction
   1.1 Overview of Selenium, Python, and REST APIs
   1.2 Importance of Combining Automation and API Testing
   1.3 Key Learning Objectives
2. Getting Started with Selenium
   2.1 Introduction to Selenium and WebDriver
   2.2 Setting Up the Selenium Environment with Python
   2.3 Understanding Locators and Web Elements
3. Python Essentials for Test Automation
   3.1 Python Basics: Syntax, Loops, and Functions
   3.2 Writing Modular and Reusable Test Scripts
   3.3 Working with Python Libraries for Testing
4. Web Automation with Selenium
   4.1 Automating Browser Actions
   4.2 Handling Dynamic Web Elements(Ref: Test Automation Frameworks: Types and Selection)
   4.3 Advanced Web Automation Techniques
5. REST API Testing Fundamentals
   5.1 Understanding RESTful Services
   5.2 Key HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
   5.3 REST API Response Validation
6. Automating REST API Testing
   6.1 Setting Up Python Libraries for API Testing (Requests, Pytest)
   6.2 Writing Automated Test Scripts for REST APIs
   6.3 Handling Authentication and Headers
7. Integrating Selenium and REST API Testing
   7.1 Combining Frontend and Backend Testing
   7.2 Validating API Responses with Web Application Actions
   7.3 Using Test Data Across Web and API Layers
8. Test Frameworks and Best Practices
   8.1 Creating a Robust Test Automation Framework
   8.2 Data-Driven and Parameterized Testing
   8.3 Implementing Logging and Reporting
9. Continuous Integration and Automation
   9.1 Integrating Selenium and API Tests with CI/CD Tools
   9.2 Running Automated Tests in Pipelines
   9.3 Debugging and Maintaining Automation Scripts
10. Advanced Concepts in Test Automation
    10.1 Working with Asynchronous APIs
    10.2 Handling Complex UI Scenarios with Selenium
    10.3 Performance Testing for APIs
11. Real-World Applications and Case Studies
    11.1 End-to-End Testing for Web Applications
    11.2 Automating Testing for Microservices(Ref: Python Basics for Testers: Data Types and Control Structures)
    11.3 Lessons from Successful Automation Projects
12. Tools and Libraries
    12.1 Selenium WebDriver and Python Bindings
    12.2 Requests, Pytest, and Allure for API Testing
    12.3 CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI
13. Conclusion
    13.1 Key Takeaways from the Training
    13.2 Preparing for Advanced Automation Challenges
    13.3 Next Steps to Enhance Automation Expertise

Conclusion:

The combination of Selenium, Python, and REST API Testing creates a powerful toolkit for software quality assurance. This training enables participants to design scalable, efficient, and integrated test frameworks for modern applications. By mastering these tools, you’ll ensure better application performance, seamless user experiences, and robust backend systems.

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