Master Performance Testing Fundamentals
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What you'll learn
Explain performance testing concepts and JMeter fundamentals.
Create structured test plans and simulate virtual users.
Analyze performance results and apply dynamic data techniques.
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March 2026
6 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will be able to understand performance testing concepts, install and configure Apache JMeter, create structured test plans, simulate virtual users, control test execution flow, analyze performance results, and apply dynamic data techniques using JMeter functions.
This course provides a practical and structured introduction to performance testing using Apache JMeter, one of the most widely used open-source tools in the industry. Learners begin with core concepts of performance testing and JMeter fundamentals, then progress through installation, first test execution, and essential test components such as test plans, thread groups, controllers, and listeners. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, helping learners understand not only how to build tests, but also why each component is used. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step, beginner-friendly approach that focuses on real testing workflows rather than theory alone. By the end of the course, learners gain the confidence to design basic performance tests, interpret results, and apply dynamic data handling techniquesβskills that are directly applicable to real-world performance testing scenarios and entry-level testing roles.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of performance testing and Apache JMeter, covering its purpose, core concepts, installation process, and the creation of a first basic test case to establish a strong foundation in JMeter usage.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 16 minutes
- Introduction to Courseβ’1 minute
- Introduction to Jmeterβ’8 minutes
- Installing Jmeterβ’4 minutes
- First Test Case on Jmeterβ’3 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Course Overview & JMeter Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Installation & First Test Executionβ’10 minutes
- Getting Started with JMeterβ’30 minutes
This module explores the essential components of JMeter test plans, including thread groups, controllers, listeners, and functions, enabling learners to structure tests effectively, analyze performance results, and apply dynamic data handling techniques.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 28 minutes
- Test Planβ’3 minutes
- Thread Groupβ’5 minutes
- Controllerβ’5 minutes
- Listenersβ’7 minutes
- Funtion in Jmeterβ’7 minutes
- Course Conclusionβ’1 minute
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Building the Test Plan Structureβ’10 minutes
- Results, Functions & Course Wrap-Upβ’10 minutes
- Core Components & Advanced Elements of JMeterβ’30 minutes
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