Pytest for real Python projects

11+ hours · 72 lessons · 1000+ students

Turn Python code
into a product
you can trust.

10×

Faster Python development with Pytest

Replace slow manual checks with a tight, repeatable feedback loop you can trust.

$ pytest -q
42 passedin 1.8s

More effective coding with AI agents.

Let agents move quickly while a well-designed test suite protects behavior and intent.

Δ agent_patch.py
regression caughtbefore merge

100%

Automated testing coverage with GitHub Actions CI/CD

Build toward comprehensive coverage and run the right tests on every code change.

github / tests
all checks passedready to ship

PipelineEdit prepared

Aspirational outcomes, not performance guarantees. Results depend on your project and practice.

Pytest Course: Python Test Automation & GitHub Actions CI/CD

Learn Pytest Framework: Python Automation Testing, Unit Testing, API Testing & Test Automation with GitHub Actions CI/CD

What you’ll learn

Everything needed to make testing part of everyday Python development.

  1. 01Learn Pytest framework for Python automation testing, from basic software testing to advanced level
  2. 02Write unit, integration, and API tests in Python - from 0% to 100% test automation coverage
  3. 03Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to run automated tests on every code change
  4. 04Test-Driven Development (TDD), Fixtures, Mocking, Monkeypatch, Parameterize, FastAPI testing, API testing
  5. 05Debug efficiently using Python software testing best practices with real-world examples

What students say

“It was very well made and I learned a lot!”

Cas TeeuwenData Engineer at Xomnia

★★★★★

Course description

Real code Practical demos No prior Pytest required

If you’re a Python developer struggling with bugs, unstable code, or lack of confidence when deploying the solution is proper testing.

This course teaches you how to use pytest, the most powerful Python testing framework, to build reliable, scalable, and production-ready applications.

You’ll go beyond basic theory and learn real-world test automation in Python, including:

Writing unit tests and integration tests Performing API testing using pytest Applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) Debugging and fixing bugs efficiently Building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Unlike generic courses, this course focuses on *practical implementation, helping you apply testing in real development workflows.

By the end of this course, you will confidently:

Build scalable Python testing systems Improve code quality and reliability Automate testing processes Integrate testing into modern DevOps pipelines

About this course

Most developers eventually reach the same point. The project grows. Features accumulate. Small changes start breaking unrelated parts of the system. You hesitate before refactoring. You rely on manual checks. You know you need tests, but you are not fully sure where to start or how to structure them properly.

This is exactly where python unit testing, integration testing, and the pytest framework become essential parts of modern python programming practices. With a solid test framework, developers can introduce reliable automation testing in python and avoid fragile manual checks.

Another problem that I see all the time when talking to dev teams is that Test-Driven Development (TDD) often feels impractical and too slow if used incorrectly. Legacy code is already in production. Thousands of lines of code have been written without tests, and testing every line of existing code is absolute overkill. You know you need some approach to take control of your code efficiently without falling into perfectionism.

This course shows how TDD (Test Driven Development) and modern python test automation techniques can be applied pragmatically in real projects without slowing down development. Whether you are searching for a complete pytest tutorial or a practical python testing course, this course is designed to help you build confidence with testing in real-world applications.

In this course, we focus on writing high-quality tests the right way, following modern python testing best practices without overthinking, and automating testing in CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. This allows your automation testing pipeline to run on every commit, bringing the benefits of modern DevOps workflows and Python CI/CD testing into your Python projects.

This course is very practical. My goal is to give you a solid foundation in pytest, automation testing python, and all the important pytest framework features so you can use them with confidence in real python coding projects.

We will work with real examples, NOT just small toy code. You will practice Python API testing with pytest, unit testing and integration testing in realistic scenarios. We will test functions and classes, practice FastAPI testing with pytest, and test code with multiple dependencies. You will see how pytest fits different types of projects and how it helps you stay confident as your code becomes more complex.

Start the course right here.

Watch the first lessons free, follow the code, and decide whether the complete learning path is right for you.

02:58

Module 1 · Getting Started

Introduction

You learn why testing matters, how bugs appear, and how pytest gives fast feedback with assert-based tests. You set up pytest, write first tests, and see how testing improves long-term stability.

Getting Started12 lessons · 1h 50m
  1. Real World Example: New Scikit FeatureFull course
  2. Real World Example: Testing New FeatureFull course
  3. Virtual Environments & pytest InstallationFull course
  4. Pytest: Run & DebugFull course
  5. Test DiscoveryFull course
  6. Test Execution StatusFull course
  7. Hands-On PracticeFull course
  8. TDD and BDD: Testing ApproachesFull course
  9. Module 1 SummaryFull course
Diving Deeper into pytest9 lessons · 1h 35m
  1. Module 2 IntroductionFull course
  2. Writing Test ClassesFull course
  3. Descriptive Test FailureFull course
  4. Asserting ExceptionsFull course
  5. Given-When-Then StructureFull course
  6. Selective Tests RunningFull course
  7. Challenge: more-itertoolsFull course
  8. Challenge: SolutionFull course
  9. Module 2 SummaryFull course
Fixtures12 lessons · 2h 32m
  1. Module 3 IntroductionFull course
  2. What is @pytest.fixtureFull course
  3. Setup and TeardownFull course
  4. Fixture ScopeFull course
  5. Reusable Fixtures via conftest.pyFull course
  6. Temporary Directories & Output CaptureFull course
  7. Mocking with monkeypatchFull course
  8. Fixtures with autouseFull course
  9. Testing LogsFull course
  10. Challenge: Finance TrackerFull course
  11. Challenge: SolutionFull course
  12. Module 3 SummaryFull course
Parametrization8 lessons · 59m
  1. Module 4 IntroductionFull course
  2. Problem: Almost Identical TestsFull course
  3. Parametrizing TestsFull course
  4. Parametrizing FixturesFull course
  5. Dynamic ParametrizationFull course
  6. Factories as FixturesFull course
  7. Finance Tracker: Parametrized TestsFull course
  8. Module 4 SummaryFull course
Advanced pytest17 lessons · 3h 20m
  1. Module 5 IntroductionFull course
  2. Advanced MockingFull course
  3. Mocking with mockerFull course
  4. Mocking ClassesFull course
  5. Too Much Mocking vs Too LittleFull course
  6. Patching TargetFull course
  7. Patching DecoratorsFull course
  8. MarkersFull course
  9. Marker-Aware FixtureFull course
  10. Configuration FilesFull course
  11. Coverage: Part 1Full course
  12. Coverage: Part 2Full course
  13. Hypothesis and FakerFull course
  14. Testing LevelsFull course
  15. Testing Levels in ActionFull course
  16. Test File Name CollisionFull course
  17. Module 5 SummaryFull course
CI/CD Automation7 lessons · 1h 11m
  1. Module 6 IntroductionFull course
  2. CI/CD ExplainedFull course
  3. CI with GitHub Actions: Part 1Full course
  4. CI with GitHub Actions: Part 2Full course
  5. Matrix Testing with pytestFull course
  6. Parallel Testing & Coverage GatesFull course
  7. Module 6 SummaryFull course
Bonus1 lesson · 1m
  1. Course RoundupFull course

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Start with the free lessons—no account is required on this page.

Is this pytest course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course starts with basic software testing concepts, pytest installation, and your first tests before moving into fixtures, parametrization, mocking, API testing, and CI/CD automation.

What will I learn in this Python test automation course?

You will learn how to write unit tests, integration tests, and API tests with pytest, structure maintainable test suites, use fixtures and parametrization, apply mocking and monkeypatching, measure test coverage, and run tests automatically with GitHub Actions.

Does this course teach pytest fixtures, parametrization, mocking, and monkeypatching?

Yes. You will learn pytest fixtures for reusable setup, parametrization for testing multiple cases efficiently, and mocking and monkeypatching for isolating code from external dependencies.

Will I learn GitHub Actions for Python testing and CI/CD?

Yes. The course shows how to run pytest in a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, so automated tests can run on every code change before bugs reach production.

Is the course source code available?

Yes. The code used in the course is available on GitHub: artem-istranin/pytest-course. You can use it to follow along with the lessons, review examples, and practice pytest workflows locally.

Is there a trial or money-back guarantee?

Yes. The course includes a 30-day money-back guarantee for eligible purchases, so you can try it and decide whether it fits your learning goals.