ISTQB® Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT)

The ISTQB® Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification 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. Foundation Level Performance Testing candidates who have passed the Foundation Level “Performance Testing” syllabus exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives: • 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.