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ISTQB Certified Tester - Performance Testing

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Performance Testing is an important part of the software lifecycle and unlike other testing efforts it must be executed with software testing tools. This course explains how to define performance tests, how to execute them, and how to analyze them. The course is tool-agnostic and therefore concepts learned here can be applied to a variety of commercial and open source performance test tools.

By the end of this course, an attendee should be able to:

  • Understand the basic concepts of performance efficiency and performance testing
  • Define performance risks, goals, and requirements to meet stakeholder needs and expectations
  • Understand performance metrics and how to collect them
  • Develop a performance test plan for achieving stated goals and requirements
  • Conceptually design, implement, and execute basic performance tests
  • Analyze the results of a performance test and state implications to various stakeholders
  • Explain the process, rationale, results, and implications of performance testing to various stakeholders
  • Understand categories and uses for performance tools and criteria for their selection
  • Determine how performance testing activities align with the software lifecycle
 
Who Should Attend?
  • Test Automation Engineers
  • Performance Testers
  • Performance Test Engineers
  • Systems Engineers
  • Software Developers
 
ISTQB® Certification & Exam
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is the world's most widely-recognized certification of software testing skills and knowledge. Founded in 2002, the ISTQB is is a not-for-profit association that has issued more than 750,000 certifications in 129 countries around the globe. The ISTQB Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level (CTFL) is a prerequisite for the ISTQB Performance Testing (CTFL-PT) exam. In order to be eligible to take this exam, potential examinees must submit proof of Certified Tester—Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.

For public virtual classes, the ISTQB Performance Testing (CTFL-PT) exam is an additional fee and is not included in the course price. You have the option to add on this exam voucher when you register for the class. If you choose to add on the exam voucher, it will be emailed to you upon completion of the course. If you do not choose to add-on the voucher when purchasing this class, you must reach out to an exam provider directly if you wish to take an exam later.*

*This purchase does NOT fall under our Coveros guarantee of retaking the class if you do not pass the exam within 30 days of taking the class. This purchase includes just one (1) exam voucher. All additional vouchers will need to be purchased with an exam provider.

 

Course Outline
Basic Concepts
Principles of Performance Testing
Types of Performance Testing
Testing Types in Performance Testing
  • Static testing
  • Dynamic testing
The Concept of Load Generation
Common Performance Efficiency Failure Modes and Their Causes
 
Performance Measurement Fundamentals
Typical Metrics Collected in Performance Testing
  • Why Performance Metrics are Needed
  • Collecting Performance Measurements and Metrics
  • Selecting Performance Metrics
Aggregating Results from Performance Testing
Key Sources of Performance Metrics
Typical Results of a Performance Test
 
Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle
Principal Performance Testing Activities
Categories of Performance Risks for Different Architectures
Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle
Performance Testing Activities
Performance Testing Tasks
Planning
  • Deriving Performance Test Objectives
  • The Performance Test Plan
  • Communicating about Performance Testing
Analysis, Design and Implementation
  • Typical Communication Protocols
  • Transactions
  • Identifying Operational Profiles
  • Creating Load Profiles
  • Analyzing Throughput and Concurrency
  • Basic Structure of a Performance Test Script
  • Implementing Performance Test Scripts
  • Preparing for Performance Test Execution

Execution
Analyzing Results and Reporting

Tools
Tool Support
Tool Suitability

Class Daily Schedule
2-Day Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm ET/6:00am-2:00pm PT
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm class schedule at registration.
 

 

Training Course Fee Includes
  • Easy course access: Attend training right from your computer and easily connect your audio via computer or phone. Easy and quick access fits todayís working style and eliminates expensive travel and long days in the classroom.
  • Live, expert instruction: Instructors are sought-after practitioners, highly-experienced in the industry who deliver a professional learning experience in real-time.
  • Valuable course materials: Courses cover the same professional content as our classroom training, and students have direct access to valuable materials.
  • Rich virtual learning environment: A variety of tools are built in to the learning platform to engage learners through dynamic delivery and to facilitate a multi-directional flow of information.
  • Hands-on exercises: An essential component to any learning experience is applying what you have learned. Using the latest technology, your instructor can provide hands-on exercises, group activities, and breakout sessions.
  • Real-time communication: Communicate real-time directly with the instructor. Ask questions, provide comments, and participate in the class discussions.
  • Peer interaction: Networking with peers has always been a valuable part of any classroom training. Live Virtual training gives you the opportunity to interact with and learn from the other attendees during breakout sessions, course lecture, and Q&A.
  • Small class size: Live Virtual courses are limited in small class size to ensure an opportunity for personal interaction.