Why Are Most E2E Test Automation Training Not Effective? Part 4: Extended Duration: Exceeding 1 Day (Consecutively) *

E2E Test Automation is highly practical (hands-on). Dedicated self-practice gaps need to be reserved.

In this article series:

• Part 1: Unqualified Instructor, often not even a Dedicated One

• Part 2: Wrong Content: Overloaded with Theory, Lacking Practical Hands-On

• Part 3: Expensive

• Part 4: Extended Duration: Exceeding 1 Day (Consecutively)

• Part 5: Wrong Expectations of Attendants

• Part 6: Advice

• Part 7: FAQ

Some readers might be shocked: “Is even 2 days too long?” Yes, for E2E test automation training.

Most test automation trainings last two or three days primarily because companies want to maximize profits 💰💰. To fill the time, they pack sessions with theory and buzzwords—plenty of them in software testing—like ‘ATDD,’ ‘BDD,’ ‘Shift-Left Testing,’ ‘Visual Testing,’ ‘Cross-Browser Testing’, and ‘Component Testing,’ among others.

Sadly, after just a few days of buzzword-heavy training, attendees retain little knowledge. They return with a training company certificate but lack real skills, ultimately reverting to manual testing.

E2E test automation is inherently hands-on, with a clear and straightforward objective—automating app interactions (e.g., in a browser). This means that an effective E2E test automation training style must be highly interactive.

Besides that (by the way, most E2E test automation training isn't interactive), self-practice time is essential—much like how a child learns to play the piano. Dedicated self-practice gaps should be scheduled, allowing test automation learners to seek guidance on challenges from the instructor or mentor in the next training or mentoring session. In other words, a consecutive 2+-day E2E test automation training is ineffective!