A Salesforce DevOps course
Course introduction
Testing is a critical part of successful Salesforce development — it’s what gives teams the confidence to move fast without breaking things. This testing and test automation course explores the key strategies, tools, and techniques you need to test effectively on the Salesforce platform.
You’ll gain a foundational understanding of why testing is essential in Salesforce DevOps, how to integrate it into your development lifecycle, and how to make it faster, smarter, and more reliable. Whether you’re new to testing or want to sharpen your skills, this course will help you build better tests, catch issues earlier, and deliver higher-quality Salesforce solutions.
Who is this testing and test automation course for
Developers
The Testing and Test Automation for Salesforce course is designed for Salesforce developers who want to write better tests, catch bugs earlier, and deliver with more confidence. Whether you’re a platform developer building Apex, automating with Flow, or reviewing pull requests, this course will sharpen your Salesforce skills and deepen your technical expertise, helping you embed quality into every stage of development.
Not just for developers
While the course focuses on developer workflows, the lessons apply to Salesforce professionals, regardless of role or career path. If you’re a low-code Salesforce administrator, hold a Salesforce associate certification, or work as an architect, and are looking to strengthen your testing strategy, you’ll find practical insights, and best practices to enhance your Salesforce knowledge.
What you’ll achieve with the testing and test automation course
By the end of this certification track, you’ll have a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver high-quality Salesforce applications through effective testing. Across seven focused modules, you’ll learn why testing matters, what to test, and how to build a strategy that combines best practice with real-world impact throughout your Salesforce certification journey.
You’ll cover:
- The role of testing in Salesforce development and DevOps
- Best practices for unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing
- How to write Apex test classes, test Lightning Web Components, and validate Flows
- Testing approaches across code and low-code
- How to choose and use the right testing tools — from Jest to UI testing frameworks
You’ll leave with practical skills, example test code, and a clear plan for building reliable, scalable testing into your everyday Salesforce experience.
What the testing and test automation course includes
- Discover the key concepts and core principles of Salesforce testing through In-depth teaching
- Understand challenges that DevOps teams face when implementing testing, and best practices to adopt in your own work
- Test your knowledge with exam format quizzes
- Take your time to complete the course or come back to it again for a refresher later, with lifetime access
- Demonstrate your expertise in testing with a shareable course certificate to complement your existing Salesforce certifications
Testing and test automation course content
This course doesn’t just explain why testing matters — it shows you how to do it well. Through hands-on examples and clear guidance, you’ll learn how to build tests that actually protect your Salesforce org, give you the confidence to release faster, and deliver a better Salesforce user experience.
We’ll walk you through the full spectrum of testing techniques across Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and UI — showing you what to test, when, and how.
- Module 1: Why testing matters in Salesforce — Understand the role of testing in the DevOps lifecycle and how shift-left testing catches issues earlier.
- Module 2: Embedding testing into development — Learn how to integrate testing at every stage to shorten feedback loops and boost code quality.
- Module 3: Choosing the right test type — Get to grips with developer, integration, and regression testing — and when to use each one.
- Module 4: Writing powerful Apex tests — Go beyond code coverage with tests that handle real-world scenarios, edge cases, and bulk data.
- Module 5: Testing Lightning Web Components with Jest — Build confident UI tests with mocking, test-driven development, and best practices for LWCs.
- Module 6: Testing Salesforce Flows effectively — Master Flow testing strategies, from permissions and bulk data to validating logic with Apex.
- Module 7: UI testing tools for Salesforce — Compare tools like Selenium, Provar, and Tricentis to test Lightning apps across devices and use cases.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with a practical testing strategy grounded in a deep knowledge of the Salesforce software’s functionality that scales with your team — and helps you ship high-quality changes with confidence.
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FAQs
What is DevOps Launchpad?
DevOps Launchpad is a free training platform packed with courses and resources for anyone in the Salesforce ecosystem looking to upskill in Salesforce DevOps.
The certifications, courses, and quizzes on DevOps Launchpad are curated by experts in the field from Gearset, the leading DevOps platform for Salesforce. But the majority of content on DevOps Launchpad is all vendor-neutral, and useful for anyone learning more about Salesforce DevOps.
Who is DevOps Launchpad for?
Anyone involved in any aspect of the build, test and release cycle for Salesforce – it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to the ecosystem or more experienced in Salesforce development.
Our courses are designed to upskill everyone in DevOps, regardless of role. Whether you’re an admin, a developer, an ISV partner or a technical architect, there’s something here for you.
How do I complete courses and get certificates?
DevOps Launchpad courses are broken down into modules. To finish a module, you usually complete a quiz to test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions. Once you finish all the modules in a course, you’ll earn a certificate which can be downloaded and saved to your resume, or shared on your social profiles.
How do I navigate the platform?
Click the Courses tab to see the courses and certification tracks that you’ve enrolled for. This page will be blank until you choose courses in the library. If you want to return to a course in progress or one that you’ve previously completed, head to this page.
The Results tab shows your progress through the courses you’ve completed, including any certifications and test results. It’s a great way to track your learning journey and see the skills you’re building.
The Library is where you can browse courses and enrol to continue building your skillset. Once you enrol for a course, it’ll be added to your courses page and you can start working through it.
How do I access my account?
You can access DevOps Launchpad in different ways:
- The DevOps Launchpad homepage
- Direct login
- For Gearset users: click the DevOps Launchpad icon in the Gearset app
Do I have to complete the testing and test automation course all in one go?
No, you can take modules and courses in your own time. Your progress will be saved, so you can come back whenever suits your schedule!
Do I get a certificate for the testing and test automation course?
You will receive a certificate for each course that you complete. After you have completed all the courses and the final assessment, you will be awarded the official final certification.