ISTQB® releases CTFL Performance Testing Syllabus

At the ISTQB® General Assembly vote on 9 December 2018, the ISTQB® Foundation Level Specialist Performance Testing Syllabus (CTFL-PT) was released.

The new module, which has been developed and successfully piloted by the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB) and the German Testing Board (GTB) since 2018, seamlessly fits in within the ISTQB® product portfolio specialization modules.

The scheme consists of a "Performance Testing” foundation level specialist syllabus, an overview paper, glossary terms, accreditation and certification guidelines as well as a mock exam for training participants.

The following topics are included:
• Understanding the principles of performance testing
• Defining performance risks, goals, and requirements
• Understanding performance testing metrics
• Developing a performance testing plan
• Analyzing results of a performance test

See details in Press Release.