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Course Description

The BlazeMeter Continuous Testing Platform is a unified, end-to-end, next-generation software test automation platform built for the Agile and DevOps era. The BlazeMeter Continous Testing Platform harnesses the power of cloud and open source to deliver an easy-to-use, developer-friendly, intelligent, shift-left test automation solution. 

The online BlazeMeter 101 course is a compact eLearning program that aims to provide learners with a foundational understanding of continuous testing, the BlazeMeter platform, its core features, and the different modules it offers. BlazeMeter 101 is designed to empower testers and developers to be successful and ensure shift-left quality. The course is delivered concisely and engagingly to ensure maximum retention of key concepts within the given time frame. 

This course is designed to familiarize you with the following:

  • Fundamentals of BlazeMeter and its role in continuous testing.
  • Key features and capabilities of BlazeMeter.
  • Creating and setting up a BlazeMeter account.
  • Account customization options and settings.
  • Creating a basic performance test using BlazeMeter.
  • Understanding the different test configurations and parameters.
  • Interpreting test results and understanding key performance metrics.
  • Integrating with Continuous Integration (CI) tools.
  • Best practices for creating efficient and effective performance tests.
  • Leveraging BlazeMeter and Perfecto capabilities together.

By the end of the BlazeMeter 101 course, participants should have a solid understanding of BlazeMeter's capabilities and be able to create and execute basic performance tests.

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Instructor

Sarah Gardiner is a Customer Success Engineer for BlazeMeter by Perforce. Her background is in teaching (chemistry and biology) and quality assurance (web and mobile applications). She loves being able to combine her experience to help others learn and succeed in the testing world. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, being outside, and traveling.


Roles

This course is of interest to QA engineers, developers, DevOps engineers, and anyone who wishes to get familiar with BlazeMeter.


Prerequisites

None


Course Format

Textual and video learning components. Two knowledge checks, exam.


Exercises

This course does not include guided exercises.


Required Software

Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).


Course Modules and Durations

  1. About this course (3m 08s)
  2. Introduction to BlazeMeter and Continuous Testing (6m 32s)
  3. The Five Product Pillars of BlazeMeter (5m 07s)
  4. Knowledge Check #1
  5. Getting Started with BlazeMeter (26m 39s)
  6. Designing Effective Tests (15m 45s)
  7. Performance Testing Best Practices (10m 15s)
  8. Knowledge Check #2
  9. Test Analysis and Reporting (10m 02s)
  10. Unleashing Testing Power: BlazeMeter + Perfecto (6m 03s)
  11. Supporting Testers and Developers (2m 07s)
  12. Exam

Total estimated duration: 1 hour 10 minutes


Course Completion Criteria

This course contains a final exam. 

To complete the course, you must pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher. 

Upon completion, you will receive: 

  • A certificate validating the course completion. 

  • The BlazeMeter 101 badge, value: 800 points. 


Resources

BlazeMeter Documentation

BlazeMeter Blog

BlazeMeter Videos

BlazeMeter Chrome Extension

Sample Test Scripts
https://storage.googleapis.com/blazemeter-demos/BLAZEMETERDEMO-Selenium.yaml
https://storage.googleapis.com/blazemeter-demos/BLAZEMETERDEMO.jmx

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