In an era of rapid technological evolution, foundational tools like Micro Focus UFT (formerly QTP) remain pillars of enterprise test automation. Our comprehensive UFT QTP automation testing certification bridges the gap between enduring industry-standard tools and modern testing practices. This program is meticulously designed to transform you from a novice into a certified UFT professional, capable of designing robust automation frameworks for complex desktop, web, and API applications, ensuring your skills are both timeless and immediately valuable.
While open-source tools dominate conversations, UFT remains the automation workhorse for Fortune 500 companies in BFSI, Healthcare, and ERP domains. A certification validates your expertise in this critical, high-stakes environment.
From core concepts to advanced framework design, this curriculum is engineered for mastery.
Goal: Establish a solid foundation in UFT IDE, VBScript programming, and core automation concepts, moving beyond record-and-playback.
Goal: Develop expertise in managing test objects and architecting a reusable, data-driven automation framework.
Goal: Extend automation to backend services and integrate UFT with enterprise test management and CI tools.
uft.exe).Goal: Tackle complex automation scenarios, integrate with DevOps pipelines, and complete a capstone project for certification.
Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), formerly known as QuickTest Professional (QTP), is an industry-leading commercial tool for functional and regression test automation. This section provides a foundational understanding of its core principles, evolution, and the practical skills you will master through certification.
UFT is a comprehensive automation solution designed primarily for GUI-based applications (Web, Desktop, Java, .NET, SAP) and API/Web Services. It uses a keyword and scripting interface to automate user actions and validate system behavior.
In enterprise environments like Banking (Finacle, Flexcube) or ERP (SAP), UFT is often the mandated tool due to its robust object identification, stability, and integration with Micro Focus ALM for test management. Certification proves you can work within these strict governance models.
Understanding the UFT ecosystem is the first step to effective automation.
| Component | Purpose | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|
| Test Pane (Keyword & Expert View) | Provides two ways to create tests: visual keyword steps or manual VBScript coding. | Use Keyword View for quick recording; switch to Expert View to add complex logic like loops or conditional checkpoints. |
| Object Repository | Stores properties of all GUI objects (buttons, fields) your test interacts with. | Instead of hard-coding object properties, manage them centrally in a Shared Object Repository for easy maintenance across multiple scripts. |
| Function Libraries | VBScript files containing reusable user-defined functions. | Create a library function LoginToApp(username, password) and call it from any test, eliminating code duplication. |
| Data Table | An integrated Excel-like sheet for data-driven testing. | Store 50 different sets of login credentials in the Data Table to run the same login test 50 times with different data. |
| Recovery Scenarios | Handle unexpected events like pop-ups or application crashes during test run. | Define a recovery scenario to click "OK" on a sudden "Session Expired" pop-up and continue test execution. |
Follow this structured workflow to build your first robust script:
Identify the key workflows to automate (e.g., "Create New Customer Order"). Decide on the objects and checkpoints needed.
Launch UFT and select relevant add-ins (e.g., Web, Java). Use the record button to capture the basic workflow.
Use the Debug Viewer to step through code. Run the script and analyze the Run Results report for pass/fail status.
Save objects to the Shared Object Repository. Move reusable code to Function Libraries. This is the foundation of a scalable framework.
Self-learning often stops at record-and-playback, leading to fragile scripts. Our certification path systematically addresses this:
This introduction sets the stage for the deep, hands-on modules that follow, ensuring you gain not just theoretical knowledge, but the practical expertise demanded by top employers in the automation testing domain.
Earning a UFT QTP certification opens doors to specialized roles in enterprise environments where stability, governance, and integration with legacy systems are paramount. Here’s how your career trajectory can evolve.
Typical Responsibilities: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web, desktop, and API applications. Manage object repositories and function libraries.
Avg. Salary Range (India): ₹5 - 9 LPA
Key Skills Gained: VBScript, Object Repository Management, Checkpoints, Data-Driven Testing.
Typical Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-level Keyword-Driven or Hybrid frameworks. Set coding standards, integrate with ALM/CI tools, and mentor junior engineers.
Avg. Salary Range (India): ₹10 - 16 LPA
Key Skills Gained: Framework Architecture, Descriptive Programming, CI/CD Integration (Jenkins), ALM Connectivity.
Typical Responsibilities: Automate testing for core banking (Finacle, Flexcube) or ERP (SAP) applications. Work within strict compliance and release cycles of large enterprises.
Avg. Salary Range (India): ₹8 - 14 LPA
Key Skills Gained: Specialized Add-ins (SAP, Java), End-to-End Workflow Automation, Integration Testing.
Typical Responsibilities: Embed UFT automation into DevOps pipelines. Manage scheduled executions, result reporting, and feedback loops using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
Avg. Salary Range (India): ₹9 - 15 LPA
Key Skills Gained: Command-Line Execution, CI Tool Integration, Automated Reporting, Shift-Left Testing.
While discussions often focus on open-source tools, niche demand for UFT skills remains strong in Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, and Large Retail sectors. These industries value UFT for its robustness, detailed reporting, and seamless integration with Micro Focus ALM for audit trails—a critical compliance requirement.
Go beyond theory. Build a portfolio of real-world automation projects that demonstrate comprehensive UFT expertise to potential employers.
Scenario: Automate the complete business workflow in a demo SAP or Oracle E-Business Suite environment: from creating a sales order, triggering delivery, posting goods issue, to generating an invoice.
Scenario: Validate a customer's journey on an online banking portal where the UI front-end interacts with backend REST services.
DataTable to hold account details. The same data set drives both the UI and API tests for consistency.🎯 Certification Deliverable: Upon completion, you will have a live repository of these projects, complete with source code, framework documentation, and execution reports—forming a powerful portfolio for interviews.
Clear your doubts about the certification's value, prerequisites, and relevance in the modern testing landscape.
Yes, absolutely, but in specific domains. UFT remains highly relevant in large, regulated enterprises (e.g., Banking, Finance, Healthcare, ERP implementations) where:
This certification makes you a specialist for these high-value, niche enterprise roles, complementing rather than competing with open-source knowledge.
You can start without it, but you will need to learn. UFT's Keyword View allows you to start automation with minimal coding. However, to become a certified expert and build scalable frameworks, proficiency in VBScript is essential. The good news is that VBScript is one of the easier scripting languages to learn. Our course is designed to take you from zero programming knowledge to confidently writing functions, loops, and conditional logic specifically for test automation.
Generic courses often provide a superficial overview of multiple tools. This UFT QTP certification is deeply specialized and focuses on: