[Note: Please refer our new article on latest LoadRunner certification for v11. The article below refers to LoadRunner Certification for v9 which is no longer available.]
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 these High Quality mock LoadRunner certification questions.
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.
[Note: Please refer our new article on latest LoadRunner certification for v11. The article above refers to LoadRunner Certification for v9 which is no longer available.]
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Excellent Work. I am so confused over the HP Exams. You give a detailed informations. Thanks.
Posted by Karthikeyan A | June 24, 2008, 9:27 pmGreat info…this really help me to know about HP certifications. Thanks a ton!
Posted by Vjay | September 16, 2008, 11:36 amI want to learn Load Runner. Please help me!!!
Posted by Minh Ha | October 2, 2008, 1:16 pmthank u for useful info
Posted by anand | October 7, 2008, 9:56 amThanks.Info helped me a lot. is there negative marking in HP0-M19
Posted by Prabha | October 8, 2008, 5:10 pmGreat this really solves a lot of confusion….thanks again.
Posted by Sambit Mohanty | October 14, 2008, 9:25 pmI want to learn Load Runner tool and I want to pursue the HP Performance Certification, can anybody help me out…
Posted by krishna | October 22, 2008, 4:47 pmIt’s really helpful.
Posted by Navin | November 12, 2008, 11:21 amReally nice to see HP certification information in such way.
Posted by Anubhav Tyagi | November 27, 2008, 3:42 pmThanks 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.
Posted by Mostafa | December 2, 2008, 4:41 pmWelcome.
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?
Posted by Ankur | December 2, 2008, 6:39 pmcheck 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.
Posted by Mostafa | December 2, 2008, 7:12 pmAs 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.
Posted by Mostafa | December 2, 2008, 8:01 pmThanks Mostafa for all this info. I hope it will be useful for the LoadRunner certification seekers.
Posted by Ankur | December 2, 2008, 8:05 pmMany thanks for sharing such a useful info….
Posted by Test_Freak | February 17, 2009, 12:31 amHi
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
Posted by Ananya | March 4, 2009, 1:23 pmI 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.
Posted by Aadithya | May 4, 2009, 7:51 pmThanks Aadithya. Glad you liked it. Looking forward to your contribution.
Posted by Ankur | May 5, 2009, 2:07 pmThanks 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…..
Posted by Mahima | May 10, 2009, 6:37 pmYes Mahima absolutely!
people from India can apply for this certifications and many have already got it too.
Please let me know for any queries.
Posted by Aadithya | May 11, 2009, 12:05 pmThis was a bit confusing to me , Thank you very much for this vital information
Posted by Thulani Mthimkhulu | May 27, 2009, 5:33 pmHi,
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,
Posted by Sibi | July 6, 2009, 12:12 pmHy 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.
Posted by Aadithya | July 16, 2009, 11:57 amim 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
Posted by raji | September 12, 2009, 10:57 amYes 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!!!
Posted by Aadithya | September 14, 2009, 8:52 amAadithya,
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
Posted by Devi | September 21, 2009, 11:24 pmHello – 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!
Posted by Ruthann | September 30, 2009, 7:14 pmHy 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.
Posted by Aadithya | October 1, 2009, 9:17 amI have about 4 years of experience in loadrunner. But have no clue about how should I preparation for this exam. Can somebody assist. Thanks!!
Posted by Sunita | October 16, 2009, 2:44 amAadithya,
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 ?
Posted by Chander | October 28, 2009, 5:59 pmThanks Aadithya for your prompt reply.
Posted by Devi | November 4, 2009, 7:40 pmThanks 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…………….
Posted by Aadithya | November 5, 2009, 2:41 pmEmail id was filtered…………reentered
Contact this email id for any specific training requests
rakesh-kumar.vangari@hp.com
Posted by Aadithya | November 5, 2009, 2:43 pmThanks a lot for this iformation.
this is extremely good for me.
Posted by Ajay | November 23, 2009, 12:15 pmThis are excellent information. Do anyone can help with Study Material for AIS HP Performance Center v9 ?
Posted by Sagnik | December 29, 2009, 10:10 amHi all of you,
I saw above all messages about Load runner ,I need technical interview questions from LR . If any body helps me it should be very helpfull for me and i hope i will get it soon from someone .
Thanks
Phani
Posted by Phani | April 17, 2010, 7:45 amThanks for the information. It really cleared my doubts for taking the exam.
Posted by Aditi | April 20, 2010, 8:48 pmI have Load Runner experience with a couple of protocals (http/https and Web services). I would like to take advanced load runner class and do a certification at the same time.
Posted by TK | April 29, 2010, 10:23 pmThanks a lot for information…
Posted by Tulasi Raj Vejju Naidu | May 24, 2010, 12:18 pmhi ,
I `dd like to join advance training in loadrunner..
Please help me
shantha
Posted by itsshantha | August 3, 2010, 12:23 pmHi,
If anyone have taken HP LoadRunner certification HPO-M19, HPO-M18, plz send me dumps or model Questions if you have.
Thanks!
Regards,
Vidya
Posted by vidya | September 3, 2010, 4:46 pmHy Vidya
I have collected some useful study materials from various sources primarily from internet. But taking total size into consideration, email is not a feasible way.
If you suggest any other means, I can think of sharing.
Posted by Aadithya | September 7, 2010, 8:27 pmHy Shantha
Refer my replies above dated
Aadithya on Thu, 5th Nov 2009 2:43 pm
and Aadithya on Thu, 5th Nov 2009 2:43 pm
This already has the required information.
Posted by Aadithya | September 7, 2010, 8:29 pmAadithya,
Thanks a lot for the valuable information. Could you give me your mail id?
Regards
Pyneni
Posted by Pyneni | September 23, 2010, 6:50 pmAm looking for HP Load Runner certification exam papers dumps. can you kindly help me in this.
Posted by Ravi Prashanth | October 20, 2010, 6:55 pmAdithiya the links above no longer work
Posted by Ravi Prashanth | October 20, 2010, 6:57 pmHere you go…
setaK@hp.com
Posted by Aadithya | October 20, 2010, 8:17 pmdo we get the Hard copy of certificate for THE HP LOAD RUNNER CERTIFICATION?
Posted by pradeep | November 18, 2010, 3:21 pmHi,
i have 1year Exp on Load runner. Now i want to do any certifications. i am very thank full if any one suggest what are all certifications we have and how i am preapring for those tests.
Posted by sreeman | November 25, 2010, 9:47 am@pradeep.
No hard copy of certificate. Only a soft PDF copy.
Posted by Venk | December 15, 2010, 10:24 pmhi
i completed my MCA 2009 .Now i am searching job on load runner.i am good at load runner. if possibilities pl z inform me…
Posted by krishna | December 16, 2010, 12:44 pmI am so confused over the HP Exams. You give a detailed informations. this really help me to know about HP certifications Thanks
Posted by C++ Source Code Directory | January 17, 2011, 12:14 pmGood Guide
Posted by sdf | January 18, 2011, 7:54 pmPlease provide me the latest dumps for HP loadrunner Hp0m18 exam
Posted by Punam | January 22, 2011, 8:06 pmi want learn the hp load certification course i would like to know what is the basics i need to do this course/criteria any degree / experience??????????????
please give me details as i live in melbourne.
Posted by venkateshbabu | January 27, 2011, 1:02 amHello All
I keep getting a lot of email requests around a common question. How to do HP Loadrunner certification. The complete information for the common question can be found by searching at
http://h10120.www1.hp.com/certification/index.html
Note: This page has vast public information covering all hardware/software products HP deals with. So be patient to search and filter Loadrunner related exams, materials, training contacts and so on.
Best Regards,
Aadithya
setak@hp.com
Posted by Aadithya | February 16, 2011, 3:49 pmhttp://h10120.www1.hp.com/certification/steps_to_certification.html
This link gives steps on how to get Certified. This should be helpful too.
Posted by Aadithya | February 16, 2011, 3:57 pmHello Frds,
I have 2 yeas of .NET development experience. Recentely I switched to manual testing. Now I am planning to go for Load runner – performance testing.
I want know about the possiblity of getting job after the certification? How can I get the practical experience on load runner?
Thanks
Posted by Ankit | March 25, 2011, 10:14 amHi every one,
I have the loadrunner exam on may 4th and i hope that i would clear the exam since i have prepared a lot from diffrent dumps. and if any one of u have some dumps please do forward to my email id kvkprasad04@yahoo.co.in.
Posted by prasad | May 2, 2011, 5:06 pmI am new to testing field.Doing manual testing.Finished ISTQB certification this month.Please can anyone suggest me which will be better to grow further.IS load runner helpful for me.In this we wil get good package…
please mail me
ruma_gh2001@yahoo.co.in
Posted by ROONAK | May 20, 2011, 5:29 pmhi i am learn loadrunner but i have a doughts in realtime how to identify the corelated values and parameters.
Posted by manju | May 23, 2011, 11:15 amHi All,
Can any body send list of loadrunner related book.like question and answers or multiple choice questions.
Posted by Arun | May 24, 2011, 12:29 pmHi Manju,
you can call me up to dis number 9705220436…..i can explain u about the parameters and corelated values….
Posted by prasad | May 26, 2011, 10:37 amhi all,
can any body will suggest me how to learn load runner.i have 3 years of exp in manual testing.but no idea about load runner.is there any book,which i should follow up.
please suggest.
thanks,
Punit mittal
Posted by punit | July 11, 2011, 4:02 pmhi i have written virtual user generator M19 and loadrunner software M18 On 30th june 2011.and i have passed both the exams .till now i didnt get the certificates to my mail.can any one tell me the reason if they know.
Posted by haranath | July 20, 2011, 4:04 pmPlease send me the material for AIS Performance Center v9.
Posted by Natraj M | July 20, 2011, 6:55 pmhi i want the study material for AIS certification exam. From where i can get it??? IS their any specific Textbook or study material available for the same???
IS their any specific textbook on Load Runner???
Posted by Ashish Borkar | August 21, 2011, 9:05 pmHy Harnath
From the Prometric center you can take a print out of your exam results. This is also a valid reference.
Refer HP Education Services Certifications program office
at below link http://h10120.www1.hp.com/certification/ExpertONE_contact.html
and ask for Certification. The Prometric center is responsible to help you get Certification from HP. So they can follow up on your behalf.
I guess now HP does not send hard copy. Only soft copy of certificate to your Registered email with them.
I Hope this helps!
Posted by Aadithya | September 2, 2011, 12:03 pmHello Aadithya,
Please send me some sample questions with answers for preparing HP Loadrunner Certification exam at my mail id sanjeev.khuranaa@gmail.com
Hoping for your favourable reply.
Regards,
Sanjeev
Posted by Sanjeev | September 5, 2011, 6:31 amCan any one help me to register for load runner certification. In mumbai where can i appear for the exam?
Posted by Karthikeyan | September 28, 2011, 7:52 amHy Karthik
HP Loadrunner exams are conducted at Prometric Test Centers.
You can get information about Prometric Test Centers in Mumbai area from this link
http://www.prometric.com/HP/APACIT.htm
India
(Monday – Friday, 9:00 to 17:30 GMT +05:30)
Contact no = 91-0124-451-7160
Tell them you want to take these HP Certification exam codes.
I assume you know the exam code for HP Loadrunner Certification. I guess it is HP0-M18 and HP0-M19
Check latest on HP site.
HP Learner ID would be created for you by them and you can take exam from that center.
All the Best!!!
Best Regards,
Aadithya
Posted by Aadithya | October 2, 2011, 2:11 pmI AM HAPPY TO KNOW ABOUT DIFFERENT HP CERTIFICATION. ACTUALLY I WAS CONFUSED TO CHOOSE CERTIFICATION TO GROW MY TSETING SKILLS.
Posted by Ghrat Kumar Sinouriya | October 12, 2011, 1:38 pmHi Aadithya,
I’m planning to give LR certification. Can U plz forward the dumps and materials U have!!!
Posted by Muthu | October 13, 2011, 6:56 pmHi Aadithya,
It’s nice to see your quick responses. I would like to take HP LR basic exam. I’m not able to find the suitable information over the internet. It would be great if you can share this information. Thanks in advance!!!!!
Posted by Vidya Elluru | December 29, 2011, 4:05 am