The ISTQB® Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification provides knowledge of the main aspects of performance testing, including technical aspects, methodology-based aspects and organizational aspects. Specifically for performance testing, it covers areas such as basic concepts, measurements, activities, tasks and tools.
Candidates who have passed the Specialist Level “Performance Testing” syllabus exam should be able to achieve the following business objectives:
The Performance Testing certification is aimed at anyone working in software testing who wants to broaden their knowledge of performance testing or anyone who wants to start a specialist career in performance testing. It is also aimed at anyone working in performance engineering who wants to gain a better understanding of performance testing.
The course does not require any prior knowledge, but to obtain this certification the candidate must hold Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
As part of the course, you will receive an online voucher for certification which you will receive from Informator. After completing the course, go to the sstb.se website to book your certification.
Format: 40 multiple choice questions.
Time: 90 minutes (+ extra time for non-native English speakers).
Pass: 65% required to pass.
The training is held by our ISTQB accredited partner Grove Software Testing Ltd.
1. Basic concepts – 60 min
1.1 Principles of performance testing
1.2 Different types of performance testing
1.3 Types of tests in performance testing
1.4 The concept of load generation
1.5 Common error modes related to performance and their causes
2. Performance measurement basics – 55 min
2.1 Common metrics collected in performance testing
2.2 Compilation of performance testing results
2.3 Key sources of performance measures
2.4 Typical performance test results
3. Performance testing in the software lifecycle – 195 min
3.1 Main activities in performance testing
3.2 Categories of performance risks for different architectures
3.3 Performance risks throughout the software development lifecycle
3.4 Performance testing activities
4. Performance testing tasks – 475 min
4.1 Planning
4.2 Analysis, design and implementation
4.3 Implementation
4.4 Results analysis and reporting
5. Tools – 90 min
5.1 Tool support
5.2 Tool suitability assessment
Course Overview
16 900 kr
2 days
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