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Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT)

Specialist v1.0
This certification focuses on evaluating system performance, including responsiveness, stability, scalability, and resource behavior under various workloads. It introduces techniques for designing performance tests, interpreting results, identifying bottlenecks, and communicating findings. The program prepares professionals to ensure that systems meet performance expectations before deployment.
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Audience
CT-PT is designed for performance testers, QA engineers, developers, system administrators, and technical professionals responsible for evaluating system behavior under load. It benefits individuals planning or executing performance, stress, or endurance testing. Those who analyze system metrics, tune performance, or support high-traffic applications will gain practical tools for identifying root causes of performance issues. The certification is also useful for test managers and architects who need to incorporate performance considerations into project planning. Professionals new to performance engineering—or transitioning from functional testing—can use this certification to build foundational and applied skills in performance evaluation.

Business Outcomes
- Define performance risks and objectives  
- Design and execute performance tests  
- Analyze results and interpret system behavior  
- Use tools to support load, stress, and endurance testing  
 

Exam Structure at Glance

  • ✓ Prerequisite: CTFL
  • ✓ No. of Questions: 40
  • ✓ Passing Score: 65%
  • ✓ Total Points: 40
  • ✓ Exam Length (mins): 90

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