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JMeter Performance Testing - Load & Stress Testing Course

Master performance testing with Apache JMeter. Learn to identify bottlenecks and ensure applications handle real-world loads.

🕑 40 Hours
🎓 Beginner to Advanced
💻 Online & Offline
💼 Placement Assistance

Course Overview

Performance testing is critical to ensure applications can handle expected user loads. Apache JMeter is the industry-standard open-source tool for load, stress, endurance, and spike testing. This 40-hour course takes you from performance testing fundamentals to building professional test plans and generating insightful reports.

You'll learn thread groups, samplers, assertions, timers, controllers, parameterization, correlation, distributed testing, plugins, non-GUI execution, HTML dashboard reports, and CI/CD integration — all with hands-on practice.

Who should take this course: Manual testers, automation engineers, developers, DevOps professionals, and anyone wanting to specialize in performance testing.

Detailed Course Syllabus

1 Performance Testing Concepts+
  • What is Performance Testing & Why It Matters
  • Types — Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike, Volume Testing
  • Performance Metrics — Response Time, Throughput, Latency, Error Rate
  • Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) & SLAs
  • Performance Testing Life Cycle
  • Think Time & Pacing Concepts
2 JMeter Installation & Architecture+
  • Downloading & Installing Apache JMeter
  • JMeter Architecture Overview
  • JMeter GUI — Test Plan, Workbench
  • Test Plan Elements Hierarchy
  • JMeter Properties & Configuration
3 Thread Groups & Samplers+
  • Thread Group — Users, Ramp-Up, Loop Count, Duration
  • HTTP Request Sampler — Configuration
  • HTTP Request Defaults
  • Recording Controller & HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder
  • Other Samplers — FTP, JDBC, SMTP, TCP
4 HTTP Request & Recording+
  • Configuring HTTP Request Sampler
  • Path, Parameters, Body Data, Files
  • Recording Browser Actions via Proxy
  • Browser Proxy Configuration
  • Cleaning Recorded Scripts
  • Transaction Controller for Grouping
5 Listeners & Results Analysis+
  • View Results Tree — Request/Response Details
  • View Results in Table
  • Summary Report — Key Metrics
  • Aggregate Report — Percentiles, Throughput
  • Graph Results & Response Time Graph
  • Backend Listener — InfluxDB/Grafana
  • Best Practices — Disable Listeners During Load
6 Assertions+
  • Response Assertion — Text, Pattern, Contains, Matches
  • Duration Assertion — Response Time Limits
  • Size Assertion — Response Size
  • JSON Assertion — JSON Path Validation
  • XPath Assertion
  • JSR223 Assertion — Custom Assertions
7 Timers+
  • Constant Timer — Fixed Delay
  • Gaussian Random Timer
  • Uniform Random Timer
  • Synchronizing Timer — Concurrent Requests
  • Constant Throughput Timer — Rate Control
  • Precise Throughput Timer
8 Controllers+
  • Simple Controller — Grouping
  • Loop Controller — Repeating Actions
  • If Controller — Conditional Execution
  • While Controller
  • Transaction Controller — Measuring Groups
  • Module Controller — Reusable Modules
  • Random & Interleave Controllers
9 Parameterization & Data-Driven Testing+
  • CSV Data Set Config — Reading External Data
  • User Defined Variables
  • Random Variable Config Element
  • Counter Config Element
  • __property, __P Functions
  • Multiple Data Files for Different Users
10 Correlation & Dynamic Values+
  • Regular Expression Extractor
  • JSON Extractor — JSONPath
  • XPath Extractor
  • Boundary Extractor
  • CSS Selector Extractor
  • Handling Session IDs, CSRF Tokens, Dynamic Values
11 Advanced Features+
  • HTTP Cookie Manager
  • HTTP Header Manager
  • HTTP Authorization Manager
  • File Upload Testing
  • JDBC Testing — Database Performance
  • SMTP Testing — Email Server
12 Distributed Testing+
  • Why Distributed Testing — Overcoming Single Machine Limits
  • Master-Slave Architecture
  • Configuring Remote Machines
  • Running Tests Across Multiple Machines
  • Network & Firewall Considerations
13 JMeter Plugins+
  • Plugins Manager Installation
  • Custom Thread Groups — Stepping, Ultimate, Concurrency
  • PerfMon — Server Monitoring (CPU, Memory, Network)
  • Response Times Over Time
  • Transactions Per Second
  • Throughput Shaping Timer
14 Non-GUI Mode & CLI+
  • Command Line Execution — jmeter -n -t -l
  • Properties Files — Parameterizing from CLI
  • JTL Result Files
  • Log Files & Debugging
  • Remote Execution from CLI
15 HTML Dashboard Reports+
  • Generating HTML Reports — jmeter -g -o
  • Dashboard Sections — Summary, Charts, Statistics
  • Response Time Percentiles
  • Throughput & Error Analysis
  • Customizing Report Templates
16 CI/CD & Live Performance Testing Project+
  • Jenkins + JMeter Integration
  • Performance Test in CI Pipeline
  • Automated Report Generation
  • Performance Thresholds & Quality Gates
  • Live Project — Load Testing a Real Web Application
  • Test Plan Design & Execution
  • Results Analysis & Reporting
  • Interview Preparation — Top JMeter Questions
  • Resume Building & Mock Interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need coding knowledge for JMeter?+
No! JMeter is primarily a GUI-based tool and most testing can be done without coding. For advanced scripting (JSR223, BeanShell), we cover the basics needed during the course.
What is the difference between load testing and stress testing?+
Load testing checks application behavior under expected user loads. Stress testing pushes beyond normal limits to find breaking points. We cover both plus endurance, spike, and volume testing.
What protocols does JMeter support?+
JMeter supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, JDBC (databases), SMTP (email), SOAP, REST, TCP, and more. Our course focuses on HTTP/HTTPS as it's the most common, with overviews of other protocols.
What is the course duration?+
40 hours total. Weekday or weekend batches available. Completion in 4-6 weeks.
How does JMeter compare to other tools like Gatling or K6?+
JMeter is the most widely used performance testing tool with the largest community. It's GUI-based (easier to learn), supports many protocols, and is required by most job postings. Gatling and K6 are script-based alternatives gaining traction but JMeter remains the industry standard.
Can I attend online?+
Yes, live online batches via Zoom/Google Meet. Interactive, not pre-recorded. Lifetime access to recorded sessions.
What career opportunities exist for performance testers?+
Performance testing is a specialized and well-paid niche. Roles include Performance Test Engineer, Performance Architect, and Performance Consultant. Salaries are typically 20-40% higher than functional testing roles due to the specialized skill set.
Do you provide placement assistance?+
Yes — resume building, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimization, and referrals to hiring partners.
Will I get a certificate?+
Yes, course completion certificate from RM Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Do I have to pay the full fee upfront?+
We do not offer EMI or installment options for individual courses. However, you can attend a few trial classes first and pay only after you're satisfied with the training quality. This way, you can experience our teaching methodology risk-free before committing.

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