Details on LoadRunner Certification

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Since the acquisition of Mercury by HP, there is a lot of confusion among LoadRunner folks about the certification exam offered by HP for LoadRunner. Following is the info I was able to gather for LoadRunner certification from various sources. Trust it would be useful for you all.

LoadRunner exam which earlier used to be CPS [Beginner Level] and CPC [Expert Level] now comes under the heading of AIS HP Performance Center v9 and ASE HP Performance Center v9 respectively.  HP Certifications.

To register for the exam, you need:

  • The exam name and number (HP0-xxx)
  • Your HP Student ID : Can be simply obtained by filling in your personal details.
  • Your Prometric Testing ID : HP has partnered with a third party, Prometric to conduct certification exams. Prometric Id is a unique id assigned to you when you register for the exam. This id is also used to maintain your testing history with Prometric.
  • Method of payment : The accepted mode of payment is credit card (AMEX, MasterCard, or Visa) or by using a voucher number, or by promotional code. They do not accept payment by company or personal check.

AIS -HP Performance Center v9 : To achieve this credential you need to pass 1 core exam and 1 elective exam.

Core Exam is “HP Virtual User Generator Software Exam”

  • Exam #: HP0-M19
  • Details, sample questions/ Exam preparation guide can be found here
  • Registration details can be found here
  • Test fees range from US$60.00 to US$150.00. Details here
  • You can also register for –optional– supporting course “VuGen 9.0 Scripting for the web“. It is an instruction led course spanning 2 days. They offer this course for EMEA, APAC and US regions. There is one more option there for organizations wanting to arrange training in campus.

Elective exam is “HP LoadRunner Software Exam”

  • Exam #: HP0-M18
  • Details, sample questions/Exam preparation guide can be found here
  • Registration details can be found here
  • Test fees range from US$60.00 to US$150.00. Details here
  • You can also register for –optional– supporting course “Fundamentals of LoadRunner 9.0“. It is an instruction led course spanning 2 days.  Again, they offer this course for EMEA, APAC and US regions. There is one more option there for organizations wanting to arrange training in campus.

ASE- HP Performance Center v9 : To achieve this credential you need to pass 2 core exams.

Core Exam 1 is “Scripting using HP Virtual User Generator Software”

  • Exam #: HP0-M83
  • Details, sample questions/ Exam preparation guide can be found here
  • Registration details can be found here
  • Test fees vary according to region and local currencies. Details here.  There is a  slight change to the “method of payments” requirements as mentioned on top. Since this is a performance based exams they don’t accept exam vouchers.
  • You can also register for –optional– supporting course “VuGen 9.0 Scripting for the web“. It is an instruction led course spanning 2 days. They offer this course for EMEA, APAC and US regions. There is one more option there for organizations wanting to arrange training in campus.

Core Exam 2 is “Performance Testing using HP LoadRunner Software”

  • Exam #: HP0-M84
  • Details, sample questions/Exam preparation guide can be found here
  • Registration details can be found here
  • Test fees vary according to region and local currencies. Details here.  There is a  slight change to the “method of payments” requirements as mentioned on top. Since this is a performance based exams they don’t accept exam vouchers.
  • You can also register for –optional– supporting course “Fundamentals of LoadRunner 9.0“. It is an instruction led course spanning 2 days.  Again, they offer this course for EMEA, APAC and US regions. There is one more option there for organizations wanting to arrange training in campus.

To get practice loadrunner certification papers, you can refer pass4sure.  From what I have heard, their papers are quite good. They are offering a 10% discount on the purchase if you use the promo code learnqtp.

All The Best!

Please let me know, if you would like to add some more info above OR if you wish to share your LR certification experience.

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Comments

35 Comments on Details on LoadRunner Certification

  1. Karthikeyan A on Tue, 24th Jun 2008 9:27 pm

    2. Excellent Work. I am so confused over the HP Exams. You give a detailed informations. Thanks.

  2. Vjay on Tue, 16th Sep 2008 11:36 am

    3. Great info…this really help me to know about HP certifications. Thanks a ton!

  3. Minh Ha on Thu, 2nd Oct 2008 1:16 pm

    4. I want to learn Load Runner. Please help me!!!

  4. anand on Tue, 7th Oct 2008 9:56 am

    5. thank u for useful info

  5. Prabha on Wed, 8th Oct 2008 5:10 pm

    6. Thanks.Info helped me a lot. is there negative marking in HP0-M19

  6. Sambit Mohanty on Tue, 14th Oct 2008 9:25 pm

    7. Great this really solves a lot of confusion….thanks again.

  7. krishna on Wed, 22nd Oct 2008 4:47 pm

    8. I want to learn Load Runner tool and I want to pursue the HP Performance Certification, can anybody help me out…

  8. Navin on Wed, 12th Nov 2008 11:21 am

    9. It’s really helpful.

  9. Anubhav Tyagi on Thu, 27th Nov 2008 3:42 pm

    10. Really nice to see HP certification information in such way.

  10. Mostafa on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 4:41 pm

    11. Thanks for the information on certification.
    A small detail only. Now, HP has changed the Student ID against HP learner which is not as easy to get.

  11. Ankur on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 6:39 pm

    12. Welcome.

    Now, HP has changed the Student ID against HP learner which is not as easy to get.

    I didn’t get this part. Can you talk in a bit detail?

  12. Mostafa on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 7:12 pm

    13. check the following url which tells the certification at HP Software Universe in Vienna next week.

    http://h41112.www4.hp.com/events/su2008/certificationlab.php?kmfsession=95e2ae687882d6cd24b92994caa601ef

    When you click the “HP learner ID” in the above URL you’ll go to a site intended for HP Partner. I am an employee of a company which is HP customer.

  13. Mostafa on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 8:01 pm

    14. As I wrote earlier, you need HP Learner ID instead of the HP Student ID.
    A very recent news is that HP has changed the website in which you search for HP Learner ID so that you can register as an independent student if you are not a HP partner.

  14. Ankur on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 8:05 pm

    15. Thanks Mostafa for all this info. I hope it will be useful for the LoadRunner certification seekers.

  15. Test_Freak on Tue, 17th Feb 2009 12:31 am

    16. Many thanks for sharing such a useful info….

  16. Ananya on Wed, 4th Mar 2009 1:23 pm

    17. Hi

    This info really seems to be useful. Currently I am going through manuals available with Load runner 8.0 setup. Please guide me how to learn the tool practical details and further for Load runner certification

  17. Aadithya on Mon, 4th May 2009 7:51 pm

    18. I am a HP employee. I found lot of material in HP intranet site.
    when searching for LR certification. But this site gave me exactly what I want !

    Excellent Key initiative!
    If possible I will try to add some content to the site, after I take LR exam.

  18. Ankur on Tue, 5th May 2009 2:07 pm

    19. Thanks Aadithya. Glad you liked it. Looking forward to your contribution.

  19. Mahima on Sun, 10th May 2009 6:37 pm

    20. Thanks for this vital piece of information regarding LR certifications..
    India comes under Apac region so people from India can apply for this certifications?
    I wanted to confirm…..

  20. Aadithya on Mon, 11th May 2009 12:05 pm

    21. Yes Mahima absolutely!
    people from India can apply for this certifications and many have already got it too.

    Please let me know for any queries.

  21. Thulani Mthimkhulu on Wed, 27th May 2009 5:33 pm

    22. This was a bit confusing to me , Thank you very much for this vital information

  22. Sibi on Mon, 6th Jul 2009 12:12 pm

    23. Hi,

    I have 2 ys of IT experience. But I have not been into Testing.
    I really want so shift my career into testing services. But Im cluless about what would be the way forward. Can anyone pls suggest me how to start with,

  23. Aadithya on Thu, 16th Jul 2009 11:57 am

    24. Hy Sibi

    Welcome to the world of Testing!
    Be sure why you want to make that move.
    Even i was in the same state about 6 years back. Today I respect my decision.

    My recomendations for you are as below.
    1. Study atleast first 5 chapters from book “The Art of Software Testing” by Glenford Myers
    2. Do CSTP ot CSTE (Certified Software Test Professional) or (Certified Software Test Engineer) certifications. Indirectly you will be made to learn all fundamentals of Testing.
    3. Learn some HP Mercury testing tools like Quality Center, Quick Test Professional. Atleast learn a Defect Managment tool and claim it in your CV.

    I think by the time you do the above, you will know the Road ahead by yourself and may be able to suggest others in your similar situation like you, !!….

    Wish you All the very Best! Please feel free to contact me for any additional questions.

  24. raji on Sat, 12th Sep 2009 10:57 am

    25. im planning to learn load runner . im in bit confusion from where i have to start and i need a clear material to prepare. please any of u suggest me

  25. Aadithya on Mon, 14th Sep 2009 8:52 am

    26. Yes Raji, you might be confused because you find lot of material.
    Don’t worry,most of them are repitetive kind of them from HP Mercury. For example Tutorial and User Guide.

    Ok. Here is how you can start with.
    1. Install Loadrunner
    2. Focus in Virtual User Generator. This is the component where scripting it done.
    3. Use inbuilt Task pane in Loadrunner which instructs the steps in developing
    Loadrunner test script.
    4. Use demo application or any other available to you
    5. Start Recording scripts, running scripts, correlating scripts, parameterizing
    data values
    6. Open Loadrunner Help and refer when you get a doubt.
    7. If you have a little of c lang. progg. experience it is an advantage. But not
    necessary.
    8. Once your Script is running without errors in Virtual user generator, run it
    through Controller and analyze in Analysis. Follow Help here also. They are
    relatively much easier.

    Please consult me if you still have questions or trouble in following this approach.
    Note: Focus on correlation techniques, this is very important topic for you to succeed in scripting. Wish you All the very Best!!!

  26. Devi on Mon, 21st Sep 2009 11:24 pm

    27. Aadithya,

    Very useful information. I have about 3+yrs of experiene in Manual and Load testing using load runner. I need couple of informations from you,

    1. IS CSTE the most recognized / preferred certification or ISTQB in IT organizations? Since i am planning to do some certifications.

    2. AIS -HP Performance Center v9 , what kind of preparation is required, is it enough if we read the Load runner documents pertaining to VUGEN and CONTROLLER

    Please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Devi

  27. Ruthann on Wed, 30th Sep 2009 7:14 pm

    28. Hello – Was wondering if you could help clarify something…

    In the PDF for the ASE- HP Performance Center v9 Certification, the following appears:

    This is a proctored, performance-based exam. During the exam, you
    will be provided with a virtual lab environment that contains VuGen and a
    sample Web site, to perform activities referred by exam questions.

    Is this a full VuGen installation with the Help file available for reference during the exam as well? Or are you expected to complete the exam without Referencing Help?

    Any info is appreciated!

  28. Aadithya on Thu, 1st Oct 2009 9:17 am

    29. Hy Devi

    1. I am not sure which is most recognized/preferred. As I understand any certifications have common/same value. Because nobody is just going to accept you based on certifcations. They will again assess your credentials using written test or interview.

    2.Referring HELP topics for Vugen, Controller and Analysis for those specific exam sections would help. Also try to solve some practice tests/ mock tests/exam papers if you can get from internet sites.

  29. Sunita on Fri, 16th Oct 2009 2:44 am

    30. I have about 4 years of experience in loadrunner. But have no clue about how should I preparation for this exam. Can somebody assist. Thanks!!

  30. Chander on Wed, 28th Oct 2009 5:59 pm

    31. Aadithya,

    Thanks for the nice work you have been doing on this post by responding back to the point for the queries raised and sharing the wealth of information.
    Are there any authorized training institutes in India that provide training for Load Runner ?

  31. Devi on Wed, 4th Nov 2009 7:40 pm

    32. Thanks Aadithya for your prompt reply.

  32. Aadithya on Thu, 5th Nov 2009 2:41 pm

    33. Thanks Chander!

    To answer your question, there are HP authorized training institutes in India.
    There are couple of Web based, instructor Led, Virtual Instructor Led, Onsite Corporate Trainings, Recorded sessions, Web based self Learning Trainings.

    HP Software Education Services site gives you the schedule, cost, and all other details. Find more specific details on this site link
    http://merc-training.cce.hp.com/main/training/course_list.cfm?ProductID=10&filtertype=all&sitepick=IN

    Contact this email id for any specific training requests. But be ware these may cost a bit in Thousands of Rs. It is easily affordable for Corporates and Group trainings and individual level it may be a bit expensive. Check it out……….

    Let me know if you need further assistance…………….

  33. Aadithya on Thu, 5th Nov 2009 2:43 pm

    34. Email id was filtered…………reentered
    Contact this email id for any specific training requests
    rakesh-kumar.vangari@hp.com

  34. Ajay on Mon, 23rd Nov 2009 12:15 pm

    35. Thanks a lot for this iformation.
    this is extremely good for me.

  35. Sagnik on Tue, 29th Dec 2009 10:10 am

    36. This are excellent information. Do anyone can help with Study Material for AIS HP Performance Center v9 ?

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