ISTQB performance Testing (CT-PT) Certification

Certification Overview

The ISTQB® Certified Tester – Performance Testing (CT-PT) Certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop practical knowledge and skills in performance testing. The program covers performance testing fundamentals, performance measurement, testing across the software lifecycle, performance testing tasks, and performance testing tools.

Certificate Training Objectives:

• Understand performance testing principles.
• Learn different performance testing types.
• Understand performance metrics and measurements.
• Identify common performance risks and failures.
• Plan and design performance tests.
• Create realistic load and operational profiles.
• Execute performance tests and analyze results.
• Prepare performance testing reports.

Certificate Benefits:

• Build practical performance testing skills.
• Learn load, stress, and endurance testing.
• Develop performance measurement knowledge.
• Identify performance risks and bottlenecks.
• Strengthen performance test planning skills.
• Improve performance test execution capabilities.
• Develop result analysis and reporting skills.
• Gain knowledge of performance testing tools.

Who Should Attend:

• Software Testers
• QA Engineers
• Test Analysts
• Performance Test Engineers
• Automation Testers
• Technical Testers
• Developers and DevOps Engineers
• Test Leads, Managers, and QA Consultants

CT-PT Certification Chapters:

1. Chapter 1 - Basic Concepts
2. Chapter 2 - Performance Measurement Fundamentals
3. Chapter 3 - Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle
4. Chapter 4 - Performance Testing Tasks
5. Chapter 5 - Tools

For the detailed syllabus and complete topic coverage, please refer to the “Download Brochure” section.

Prerequisites:

• Valid ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.
• Basic software testing knowledge.
• Basic understanding of SDLC concepts.
• Understanding of non-functional testing.
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts.
• Familiarity with system architecture.
• Familiarity with test environments.
• Tool knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

Exam Structure:

• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Format: Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 40
• Passing Score: 65%
• Required Correct Answers: 26/40
• Exam Code: CT-PT
• Certification: ISTQB® Certified Tester – Performance Testing
• Assessment: Certification Examination

Certification:

Upon successfully passing the examination, candidates receive the ISTQB® Certified Tester – Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification, demonstrating knowledge of performance testing principles, measurement, planning, execution, analysis, and tools.