BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Corporate Training
Instructor-led program for test, development, and product teams
Learn behavior driven development with Cucumber and Gherkin through guided labs: executable specifications, automation layers, CI pipelines, and living documentation your teams maintain.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / off-site10 languagesDelivered inEnglish, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian100+ countriesWe have delivered inUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build a BDD-ready testing team
The Edstellar SOFTWARE TESTING & QA Capability Model
Diagnose
We assess your current test process, tooling, and the scenarios your teams run today.
Standardize
We align teams on a shared Gherkin style and scenario structure that stays readable at scale.
Practice in Labs
Guided hands-on labs build Cucumber automation layers against realistic test scenarios.
Measure
Lab reviews and capstone results show which acceptance workflows each team can now run.
Scale
We hand over templates and CI patterns so every team extends the suite the same way.
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Program Overview: What is BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin?
BDD with Cucumber & Gherkin is Edstellar's instructor-led technical program for QA engineers, developers, and product teams practicing behaviour-driven development. Participants master BDD foundations and agile collaboration, writing effective Gherkin, Cucumber tooling and step definitions, data management with hooks and reporting, and integrating BDD into CI and test strategy. It is built for teams who want specifications that execute.
Training is code-forward across six modules. Participants write Gherkin scenarios, implement step definitions, and wire automation into CI pipelines in guided labs using realistic feature backlogs. Instructors review scenario quality and automation design in the room, catching anti-patterns before they fossilize. The program closes with a capstone: teams scope a real feature into an executable specification and deliver the full suite as living documentation.
BDD dies when scenarios are decoration: Gherkin nobody runs, step definitions nobody maintains, living documentation that's already dead. Teams write the ceremonies and skip the discipline. This program teaches your people to run BDD as an engineering practice, where every scenario executes in CI and the specification stays true.
The capstone has teams scope a real feature into an executable specification: the full feature and automation layers authored, the suite wired into CI, living documentation presented. Your team ships a working BDD pipeline they can extend on Monday, not a tutorial exercise.
Across six modules, teams progress from BDD foundations and Gherkin authoring to Cucumber step layers, test data management, CI integration, and a capstone where they build an end-to-end BDD suite for a live feature. Every concept is practiced in guided labs inside a real test environment, so teams leave with a maintained suite, reporting, and living documentation rather than slide knowledge.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
Gherkin authoring
Write readable executable specifications.
- 2
Cucumber automation
Build step layers and hooks.
- 3
CI integration
Run tagged suites in your pipeline.
- 4
Capstone delivery
Ship a suite for a live feature.
- Instructor-led delivery, virtual or onsite
- Live guided labs in a test environment
- Pre-session skills mapping with your team
- Customized examples and feature files
- Reference reports and templates
- Post-program instructor support
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BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Course Topics and Program Outline
A 24-hour instructor-led path from BDD foundations to a CI-integrated acceptance suite your team maintains.
Built by Edstellar with test automation practitioners
Built by practitioners who run Cucumber BDD suites in production CI pipelines, shaped around your stack and use cases.
We map your team's current testing workflow and tooling so the program targets the scenarios you own today.
Instructor-led sessions teach BDD thinking and the Gherkin language with reviewed examples and style guidance.
Hands-on labs build Cucumber step layers, hooks, data tables, and reports in a real test environment.
Teams deliver a full BDD suite wired into CI and present living documentation for a live feature.
Your team leaves with a working BDD suite wired into CI, not just notes.
Delivered as
Instructor-led delivery, virtual or onsite. Labs run in a prepared test environment with instructor review of each team's work.
Draft three plain-language scenarios for a checkout flow and map each to a business rule.
learna)What BDD is and why teams adopt it
b)The three amigos: business, development, and testing
c)Given-When-Then in plain business language
d)Feature files, scenarios, and living documentation
Rewrite five fragile imperative scenarios in declarative style and review them in pairs.
learna)Gherkin syntax: Feature, Scenario, steps, and keywords
b)Scenario outlines, examples, and data tables
c)Declarative versus imperative step style
d)Backgrounds, tags, and rule-scoped scenarios
e)Common anti-patterns and the Cucumber style guide
Wire a starter feature file to step definitions and get the first green scenario run.
practicea)Setting up the Cucumber runtime and project structure
b)Writing step definitions with cucumber expressions
c)Parameter types and data transformations
d)Organizing glue code and helper layers
e)Running scenarios from the command line
Add hooks and data tables to an existing suite, then fix two seeded flaky scenarios.
practicea)Hooks: before, after, and tag-scoped setup
b)Data tables, scenario outlines, and examples at scale
c)Sharing state safely between steps
d)Readable reports: built-in output and HTML reports
e)Debugging failing scenarios and flaky steps
Configure a CI job that runs tagged Cucumber suites in parallel and publishes the report.
applya)Running Cucumber in CI pipelines with parallel execution
b)Tag-based selection for smoke, regression, and acceptance
c)Integrating defect management with failing scenarios
d)Publishing living documentation for stakeholders
e)Refactoring and maintaining growing feature suites
Build, run, and present a complete BDD suite for a live feature with an instructor review.
applya)Scoping a real feature into an executable specification
b)Authoring features, scenarios, and the step layer
c)Wiring the suite into a CI pipeline
d)Presenting results and the living documentation site
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Practical BDD and test automation capabilities your teams apply on real features from week one.
Executable specifications
Write Given-When-Then scenarios that business stakeholders can read and automation can run.
Step definition design
Build a clean, reusable step definition layer that keeps growing suites maintainable.
Data-driven scenarios
Use scenario outlines, data tables, and examples to cover cases without scenario duplication.
CI-integrated acceptance
Run tagged Cucumber suites in CI with parallel execution and published reports.
Living documentation
Publish feature files as documentation that stays current because the tests enforce it.
Defect triage discipline
Turn failing scenarios into triaged, traceable defects with clear reproduction context.
Suite maintenance
Refactor steps, hooks, and tags so the suite stays fast and reliable as the product evolves.
Teams that Benefit from this BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Group Training
This program is built for the teams that own acceptance quality end to end. Content adapts to each cohort's role and experience, so every group practices the BDD workflows it owns in production.
Turn manual test cases into executable acceptance
Test engineers move from document-based cases to automated acceptance suites that run on every build.
Workflow friction
- Flaky suites that erode confidence
- Specs drifting from shipped behavior
- Slow feedback on release candidates
How the program helps
- Faster regression cycles with less rework
- Readable specs both testers and devs trust
- Stable pipelines with fewer flaky failures
Practice use cases
- Acceptance automation
- Tag-based regression
- Living docs
Shared examples that prevent rework
Developers get unambiguous acceptance examples before coding, cutting interpretation errors and rework.
Workflow friction
- Ambiguous stories blocking sprints
- Rework from misunderstood requirements
- Untestable edge cases discovered late
How the program helps
- Clearer acceptance criteria upfront
- Fewer defect loops after handoff
- Executable contracts with product
Practice use cases
- Example mapping
- Shift-left testing
- API acceptance
Specifications stakeholders can actually read
Product owners and analysts express behavior in plain language that the whole team can review and sign off.
Workflow friction
- Requirements lost in handoffs
- Sign-off on unreadable test docs
- Changing scope mid-sprint
How the program helps
- Shared understanding before build
- Acceptance demos everyone follows
- Traceable links from need to test
Practice use cases
- Discovery workshops
- Acceptance sign-off
- Release readiness
Cohorts are grouped by function so examples, labs, and the capstone reflect each team's actual work.
Prerequisites: This program benefits test engineers, developers, product owners, and business analysts who work with acceptance criteria every day. Familiarity with basic software testing concepts helps, but no prior Cucumber or Gherkin experience is required. Examples and labs adapt to each cohort's tooling and domain, so teams practice on scenarios that mirror their real product.
Manual Tester to BDD Automation Owner
Each level maps to what your team can demonstrate in the labs: readable specifications, working automation layers, and a suite running in CI.
One program that grows with testing careers, from writing your first scenario to running a maintained BDD suite.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Choose the format that fits your teams. Every mode is instructor-led with the same guided labs and capstone.
Hybrid Training
Part of the cohort joins onsite and part joins virtually, with shared labs and a single instructor leading both.
- One instructor across both groups
- Shared lab environment for everyone
- Same capstone for the whole cohort
- Flexible scheduling across locations
Onsite Training
The instructor delivers at your office, using your tools and test environment for the most realistic practice.
- Instructor at your location
- Labs inside your test environment
- Customized to your domain
- Team-building through live pairing
Live Virtual Training
Live online delivery with breakout labs, screen sharing, and real-time instructor feedback on every exercise.
- Live instructor, no recordings
- Guided labs with remote support
- Works across time zones
- Same materials as onsite delivery
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share team size, location, and dates on the group quote form and a training advisor replies with pricing and a tailored outline.
Yes. A 30 minute discovery call aligns the syllabus with your stack, test tools, and delivery goals before anything is booked.
Yes. It runs live online with instructor-led labs, and onsite or hybrid options are available for co-located teams.
The standard program is 24 hours of instructor-led training, typically spread over three to four days.
Small cohorts of 8 to 15 learners keep labs hands on; larger groups are split with extra facilitation support.
Question not answered here?
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Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin builds on Agile testing practice. Your team writes shared behaviour specifications with business stakeholders, automates them through UI tests, and then runs them continuously in the delivery pipeline on every change.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Training Provider
Edstellar's BDD with Cucumber & Gherkin program is built for teams that own acceptance quality, with labs on real scenarios.
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Tailored
Syllabus and labs are mapped to your product domain, CI stack, and test management tools before day one.
Proven Methodology
A field-tested BDD teaching sequence moves teams from first scenario to a maintained suite in days.
Practice-Based Learning
Every module runs guided labs in a real test environment, not slide-only walkthroughs of syntax.
Expert Trainers
Instructors are practitioners who run Cucumber suites in production pipelines and review real feature files.
Global Scale
Cohorts run across time zones with consistent labs, materials, and instructor quality for every region.
Measurable Outcomes
Capstone builds and lab reviews show exactly what each team can automate and maintain after training.
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BDD with Cucumber & Gherkin Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Training for Your Team
Tell us about your team size, timelines, and tooling, and we will shape the program around your acceptance workflow.