ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification | 2-day course

Overview

This accelerated ISTQB®: Certified Tester Advanced Performance Testing (CT-PT) course provides knowledge of the principal aspects of performance testing, including technical aspects, method-based aspects, and organizational aspects. Specifically pertaining to performance testing, it covers areas such as basic concepts, measurements, activities, tasks, and tools.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to define performance risks, goals, and requirements to meet stakeholder needs and expectations. You’ll also learn how to:

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;
Analyse 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.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the ISTQB exam, and achieve your ISTQB: Certified Tester Advanced Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Software testers including test analysts and technical test analysts
Performance testers
Performance engineers

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Principles of Performance Testing
Module 2: Types of Performance Testing
Module 3: Testing Types in Performance Testing
Module 4: The Concept of Load Generation
Module 5: Common Performance Efficiency Failure Modes and Their Causes
Module 6: Performance Measurement Fundamentals
Module 7: Typical Metrics Collected in Performance Testing
Module 8: Aggregating Results from Performance Testing
Module 9: Key Sources of Performance Metrics
Module 10: Typical Results of a Performance Test
Module 11: Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle
Module 12: Principal Performance Testing Activities
Module 13: Categories of Performance Risk for Different Architectures
Module 14: Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle
Module 15: Performance Testing Activities
Module 16: Performance Testing Tasks
Module 17: Planning
Module 18: Analysis, Design and Implementation
Module 19: Execution
Module 20: Analysing Results and Reporting
Module 21: Tools
Module 22: Tool Support Tool Suitability

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

ISTQB: Certified Tester Advanced Performance Testing (CT-PT) exam

Duration: 90 mins (+25% Non-Native Language)
Format: 40 Questions
Number of questions: 40
Passing score: 26/65 %

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you must hold:

The Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

ISTQB - Certified Tester Advanced Performance Testing (CT-PT)