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Mastering TestNG with IntelliJ IDEA for Java Developers and Selenium Automation Testers

Created by: Pavan Kumar

Last updated April 2019

Our take

Based on the ratings of 1,536 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in April 2019. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a short, focused walk through TestNG inside IntelliJ IDEA. The syllabus shows 11 lectures and about 2.8 hours, one lecture per topic: annotations, priorities, dependencies, groups, assertions, parameters, DataProvider, parallel runs and listeners. Pavan Kumar teaches it and assumes basic Java. Around 10,000 students have taken it, which makes it a popular quick start for Java developers and Selenium testers who need the framework's vocabulary, not a full automation project.

Reviewers mostly praise the clarity. Phrases like easy to understand, simple examples and well explained come up again and again, and one reviewer liked that it stays on TestNG instead of building pointless test cases. The complaints are practical. A few students hit missing libraries such as JCommander and slf4j and had to search elsewhere to get tests running. One 2020 reviewer describes noisy background audio. Others want more complex Selenium examples and coverage of reporting tools like Allure or ExtentReports.

The last update was April 2019, so expect older tooling. Reviewers as recent as 2024 and 2025 still report setup friction from libraries the lectures never mention. Still, 1,536 ratings averaging 4.6, most of them four or five stars, say it does its narrow job well. Treat it as a fast first pass at TestNG. If you want a project-based Selenium framework, pair it with something longer. Complete Java newcomers should learn the basics first.

Best forJava developers or Selenium testers who want the TestNG basics in under three hours, with IntelliJ already installed.
Skip it ifYou want real Selenium projects, reporting with Allure or ExtentReports, or a course with recent tooling and clean audio.

Pros

  • Each TestNG feature gets its own short lecture, so it is easy to revisit one topic
  • Reviewers call the explanations simple and easy to follow, even for beginners to TestNG
  • Covers DataProvider, parallel runs and listeners, not just basic annotations
  • Stays on TestNG constructs instead of padding with throwaway test cases

Cons

  • Last updated in 2019, so the tooling shown is dated
  • Some students had to find JCommander and slf4j libraries on their own to run tests
  • Examples stay simple, with few realistic Selenium cases and no Allure or Extent reporting
If someone wants to learn TestNG in a short span. This is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Prayaga Pattanayak, a student

Listed for all levels, but basic Java is required. It suits people new to TestNG, not to programming.

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What you will learn

  • TestNG Framework,IntelliJIDEA Tool

Course content

11 sections · 11 lectures · 2.8 hours of video

  1. 1Introduction to TestNG 1 free preview1 lecture · 13 min
  2. 2Create & Run Tests in TestNG1 lecture · 15 min
  3. 3Annotations in TestNG1 lecture · 24 min
  4. 4Prioritizing Tests1 lecture · 7 min
  5. 5Dependency Tests1 lecture · 8 min
  6. 6Grouping Tests1 lecture · 9 min
  7. 7Assertions1 lecture · 14 min
  8. 8Parameters in TestNG1 lecture · 13 min
  9. 9DataProvider in TestNG1 lecture · 11 min
  10. 10Parallel Tests1 lecture · 28 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Java Programmers,Automation Testers

What you need before you start

  • Basic Java Programming

How it compares

Against the other 518 rated Udemy courses in Software Development on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 62% of them
  • Reviews1,536#102 of 519 by number of reviews
  • Length2.8 hoursshorter than 81% of them
  • Last updatedApril 2019earlier than 92% of them

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Course Description

Course Title: Mastering TestNG with IntelliJ IDEA for Java Developers and Selenium Automation Testers

Course Introduction: Welcome to "Mastering TestNG with IntelliJ IDEA," a comprehensive course tailored for Java Developers and Selenium Automation Testers. TestNG has emerged as the go-to framework for Java-based test automation, particularly in conjunction with Selenium. Its open-source nature and powerful features make it a preferred choice for testing professionals.

IntelliJ IDEA, an advanced Integrated Development Environment (IDE), is intricately designed to enhance developer productivity. Packed with user-friendly features, IntelliJ IDEA provides an environment that fosters efficient coding and testing practices.

Course Overview:

Module 1: Introduction to TestNG

  • Understanding the significance of TestNG in Java-based test automation.

  • Exploring the key features and benefits of TestNG.

  • Installing and configuring TestNG in IntelliJ IDEA.

Module 2: Create & Run Tests in TestNG

  • Creating and organizing test classes in TestNG.

  • Configuring test methods and understanding execution flow.

  • Executing tests and analyzing results.

Module 3: TestNG Report

  • Generating and interpreting TestNG reports.

  • Leveraging report functionalities for effective test analysis.

  • Integrating reports into continuous integration processes.

Module 4: Annotations in TestNG

  • Deep dive into TestNG annotations and their roles.

  • Utilizing annotations for setup, teardown, and test execution control.

Module 5: Prioritizing Tests

  • Managing test execution order using priority.

  • Optimizing test suites for maximum efficiency.

Module 6: Dependency Tests

  • Understanding test dependencies and their impact on execution.

  • Handling dependencies to ensure test reliability.

Module 7: Grouping Tests

  • Grouping tests for better organization and execution control.

  • Implementing group-based testing strategies.

Module 8: Assertions

  • Implementing assertions for effective validation.

  • Handling assertion failures gracefully.

Module 9: Parameters in TestNG

  • Passing parameters to test methods.

  • Dynamic test data and its impact on test cases.

Module 10: DataProvider in TestNG

  • Leveraging DataProvider for data-driven testing.

  • Integrating external data sources with TestNG tests.

Module 11: Parallel Tests

  • Running tests in parallel for faster execution.

  • Configuring parallelism for optimal resource utilization.

Module 12: TestNG Listeners

  • Understanding TestNG listeners and their applications.

  • Implementing custom listeners for enhanced reporting and test control.

Conclusion: By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of TestNG and IntelliJ IDEA, equipping you with the skills needed to efficiently create, manage, and execute robust test suites. Whether you are a Java developer or a Selenium automation tester, this course will empower you to elevate your testing practices to new heights. Join us on this learning journey and unlock the full potential of TestNG in your test automation endeavors.

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Instructor Details

Pavan Kumar

With 19+ years of IT experience and 17+ years as a Tech Educator, Trainer, and Content Creator, I help aspiring and experienced QA professionals become industry-ready Automation Test Engineers and SDETs through practical, hands-on learning.

My focus is on bridging the gap between theory and real-world software testing by delivering structured training on Automation Testing, API Testing, AI-Powered Testing, and modern Quality Engineering practices.

Highlights:

Trained 300,000+ learners worldwide through 20+ top-rated Udemy courses

Creator of the SDET-QA YouTube channel with 800K+ subscribers, sharing in-depth tutorials on Software Testing, Automation, AI Testing, and career guidance.

Core Expertise:

Automation Testing: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber, Appium

API & Performance Testing: REST Assured, Postman, JMeter

Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript

DevOps & CI/CD: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, GitHub Actions

AI Testing & AI Engineering:

Expertise on LLM Testing, Prompt Engineering, Promptfoo, DeepEval, Agentic AI, Agentic RAG Testing, MCP, n8n, GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, AI-powered test automation, test case generation, framework development, and AI-assisted software testing workflows.

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Reviews

4.6

1,536 ratings on Udemy

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By WASUDEORAO KAWALE SUPRIYA on 8/4/2025

Easy to understand, All testng concepts are cleared now, Thanks to Pavan sir...

By Codey Randall Gallup on 4/15/2025

It wasn't too long but there was still a ton of information. Everything was broken down and explained very well.

By Sanjay G on 2/19/2024

This course is good to know the basics of TestNG. Explained well with examples.

By Sathyanarayana Raju on 1/30/2024

Course is very nice, able to understand since it is explained through practical examples.

By Robyn Wilson on 12/20/2022

the course was pretty useful as someone completely new to TestNG, but i do like to use the transcript to follow along/make notes, and it wasnt very useful in this case as there are a lot errors.

By Alexandra Ricardel on 11/17/2022

An excellent and thorough course! Pavan Kumar does a great job explaining this testing framework.

By Tom Baudson on 4/12/2020

Vielen Dinge kannte ich schon und es war wirklich nur recht oberflächlich, um einen ersten Eindruck zu bekommen. Vielleicht etwas mehr für jemand, der noch nicht mit IntelliJ gearbeitet hat.

By Samandeep Panwar on 10/28/2019

A nice, fast paces and precise explanation of TestNG testing framework in IntelliJ IDEA. It surely helped me to gain good overview in couple fo days.

By Mila Ganeva on 7/17/2019

Very useful topics for organizing the tests out briefly, accurately and clearly.

By Neha Pant on 6/7/2019

My experience with this course was fine.The best thing is it is using intellij and it was very easy to follow up and I Learnt a lot of things from it easily as example were vere good.But It could be more better with adding some more steps and other concepts.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100