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Appium Mobile Automation Testing - Android & iOS Course

Automate mobile applications on Android and iOS. Master real device testing, gestures, hybrid apps & cloud platforms.

🕑 60 Hours
🎓 Beginner to Advanced
💻 Online & Offline
💼 Placement Assistance

Course Overview

Appium is the leading open-source mobile automation framework for testing native, hybrid, and mobile web apps on Android and iOS. This 60-hour course covers everything from environment setup to building a production-ready mobile test automation framework.

You'll work with real Android devices, emulators, iOS simulators, Appium Inspector, mobile gestures, and cloud testing platforms like BrowserStack.

Who should take this course: Manual testers, Selenium professionals wanting to add mobile testing skills, developers, QA leads, and anyone aspiring to become a mobile automation engineer.

Detailed Course Syllabus

1 Introduction to Mobile Testing & Appium+
  • Types of Mobile Applications — Native, Hybrid, Mobile Web
  • Mobile Testing Challenges & Strategies
  • What is Appium — Architecture & Client-Server Model
  • Appium vs Espresso vs XCUITest vs Detox
  • Appium Ecosystem — Drivers, Plugins, Protocols
2 Environment Setup+
  • Java JDK Installation & Configuration
  • Android SDK & Android Studio Setup
  • Setting ANDROID_HOME & PATH Variables
  • Node.js Installation
  • Appium Server Installation (CLI & Desktop)
  • Appium Inspector Installation & Configuration
  • Eclipse/IntelliJ IDE Setup with Appium Dependencies
3 Android Emulator & Real Device Setup+
  • AVD Manager — Creating Android Emulators
  • Connecting Real Android Devices via USB
  • Enabling USB Debugging & Developer Options
  • ADB Commands — devices, install, shell, logcat
  • Installing APK Files on Emulator & Real Device
4 Appium Inspector & Element Identification+
  • Launching Appium Inspector
  • Connecting to Emulator/Device
  • Element Locators — ID, Accessibility ID, XPath, ClassName
  • UIAutomator2 Locator Strategy
  • Finding Dynamic Elements
  • Recording Actions in Inspector
5 Desired Capabilities+
  • platformName, platformVersion, deviceName
  • app, appPackage, appActivity
  • automationName — UiAutomator2, XCUITest
  • noReset, fullReset, autoGrantPermissions
  • Capability Builder Pattern
  • W3C Capabilities vs JSON Wire Protocol
6 Native App Automation+
  • Click, SendKeys, Clear, GetText
  • Scrolling — UiScrollable Strategy
  • Swiping — Left, Right, Up, Down
  • Long Press & Tap Actions
  • Verifying Element State — isDisplayed, isEnabled, isSelected
  • Handling Lists & RecyclerViews
7 Mobile Gestures+
  • W3C Actions API for Gestures
  • Tap & Double Tap
  • Long Press
  • Swipe in All Directions
  • Drag and Drop
  • Pinch & Zoom Gestures
  • Multi-Touch Actions
8 Handling Mobile UI Elements+
  • Spinners & Date Pickers
  • Toast Messages — Verification
  • Notifications & Push Notifications
  • Permission Dialogs — Allow/Deny
  • Keyboard Handling — Show, Hide, Type
  • Orientation — Portrait & Landscape
9 Hybrid & Mobile Web Testing+
  • Understanding WebView in Mobile Apps
  • Context Switching — NATIVE_APP vs WEBVIEW
  • Automating Hybrid App Elements
  • Chrome Browser Testing on Mobile
  • Mobile Web vs Desktop Web Differences
10 iOS Testing with Appium+
  • XCUITest Driver Overview
  • iOS Simulator Setup (Mac Required)
  • iOS-Specific Desired Capabilities
  • Element Locators for iOS — Accessibility ID, Predicate String, Class Chain
  • Differences Between Android & iOS Automation
  • Handling iOS-Specific UI Elements
11 TestNG Integration for Mobile Tests+
  • TestNG Setup for Appium
  • Annotations & Test Lifecycle
  • Assertions for Mobile Testing
  • Parallel Device Testing
  • DataProvider for Mobile Test Data
  • TestNG XML Configuration for Mobile Suites
12 Page Object Model for Mobile+
  • Mobile POM Design Pattern
  • Screen Classes — Locators & Actions
  • Base Screen Class with Common Methods
  • Reusable Mobile Actions Library
  • Best Practices for Mobile POM
13 Cloud Testing Platforms+
  • BrowserStack App Automate — Setup & Execution
  • Sauce Labs — Real Device Cloud
  • Device Farm Concepts
  • Running Tests on Multiple Devices Simultaneously
  • Cloud vs Local Testing Comparison
14 CI/CD for Mobile Automation+
  • Jenkins Setup for Mobile Tests
  • Triggering Appium Tests in CI Pipeline
  • Docker for Appium Server
  • Automated Build & Test Workflow
  • Report Integration in CI
15 Live Project & Interview Preparation+
  • Building Complete Mobile Test Framework
  • Automating Real Android Application End-to-End
  • Framework with POM, Data-Driven, Reporting
  • Git Repository & Documentation
  • Top Appium Interview Questions & Answers
  • Resume Building & Mock Interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Mac for this course?+
No, a Mac is only needed for iOS testing. 90% of the course covers Android automation which works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. We cover iOS concepts theoretically and demonstrate on Mac during the iOS module.
Do I need a real mobile device?+
An Android emulator is sufficient for learning. However, having a real Android device (any budget phone works) gives you additional experience. We teach both emulator and real device testing.
Do I need Selenium knowledge before learning Appium?+
Basic Java knowledge is helpful. Selenium experience is a bonus but not required. Appium uses similar concepts (locators, waits, WebDriver protocol) so Selenium users will find it very intuitive.
What is the course duration?+
60 hours total. Weekday batches run 1.5-2 hours daily, weekend batches 3-4 hours. Completion time is 6-10 weeks.
Is Appium in demand in the job market?+
Yes! With mobile-first becoming the norm, Appium is the most demanded mobile automation tool. Companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and every app-based startup need Appium professionals.
Can I attend online?+
Yes, live online batches are available. Sessions are interactive, not pre-recorded. You also get lifetime access to recorded sessions.
What apps will we automate in the course?+
We practice on multiple sample apps and then build a complete framework on a real-world Android application for the live project. This gives you experience with different app types and UI patterns.
Do you provide placement assistance?+
Yes — resume building, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimization, and referrals to hiring partners.
Will I get a certificate?+
Yes, a course completion certificate from RM Infotech Pvt. Ltd. is provided upon successful completion.
Do I have to pay the full fee upfront?+
We do not offer EMI or installment options for individual courses. However, you can attend a few trial classes first and pay only after you're satisfied with the training quality. This way, you can experience our teaching methodology risk-free before committing.

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