Course Overview
About Course
As digital systems scale, ensuring performance under load becomes mission-critical. This 40-hour LoadRunner Training delivers a robust, end-to-end learning experience that equips performance engineers, QA specialists, and developers to design, execute, analyze, and integrate high-impact performance tests using LoadRunner.
The course opens with a foundation in performance testing principles and LoadRunner’s modular architecture, covering all core components and workflows Learners jump into VuGen scripting—mastering recording, parameterization, and correlation—across HTTP, TruClient, mobile, and SOAP/REST protocols .
Scenario design is then explored via the Controller, teaching realistic workload modeling and distributed load execution. Participants seamlessly transition into monitoring and analysis, where they interpret server metrics, generate trends, and identify optimizations through the Analysis tool .
Incorporating LoadRunner Enterprise and Cloud tools scales testing practices, providing students with real-world experience running distributed tests across environments . Advanced scripting covers mobile, WebServices, Java/.NET, and SAPGUI protocols, while service and network virtualization labs introduce chaos engineering and failure simulation capabilities leveraging LoadRunner 2022 features
The training embeds performance testing within DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Grafana, and APM tool integration—reflecting modern CI/CD ecosystems . Best practices and troubleshooting modules ensure learners can debug, tune, and optimize test setups.
The experience culminates with a capstone project: teams design and execute multi-protocol performance tests, analyze findings, implement performance tuning, and present actionable insights. Supported by expert instruction, practical exercises, and cloud lab access, graduates leave ready to lead performance testing initiatives in enterprise environments—empowered to optimize system resilience, scalability, and user experience.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Performance Testing & LoadRunner (4 h)
- Topics: Overview of performance testing, SLAs, LoadRunner architecture, key components (VuGen, Controller, Load Generators, Analysis)
- Description: Understand performance testing needs, system behavior under load, and how LoadRunner components interact
- Features: Live tool walkthrough and architecture mapping lab.
Module 2: VuGen & Scripting (6 h)
- Topics: Recording HTTP/HTML, TruClient, protocol selection, parameterization, correlation techniques
- Description: Build robust scripts simulating real user actions with advanced data handling
- Features: Hands-on scripts with correlation, parameterization, error-handling practices.
Module 3: Scenario Design with Controller (6 h)
- Topics: Scenario types (basic, real-world), workload modeling, scheduling, workload distribution across Load Generators
- Description: Learn to design and execute realistic performance scenarios
- Features: Labs on scheduling, network virtualization, and resource distribution.
Module 4: Monitoring & Analysis (6 h)
- Topics: Real-time monitoring, bottleneck identification, Analysis module, trend report generation
- Description: Interpret performance metrics and tune system behavior accordingly
- Features: End-to-end analysis lab generating reports and optimization insights.
Module 5: LoadRunner Enterprise & Cloud Integration (5 h)
- Topics: Introduction to LoadRunner Enterprise, LoadRunner Cloud, environment setup, test orchestration
- Description: Scale performance testing through enterprise/cloud integrations
- Features: Labs using LRE and LoadRunner Cloud to run distributed tests.
Module 6: Advanced Scripting & Protocols (5 h)
- Topics: Mobile, WebServices (SOAP/REST), SAPGUI, Java/.NET protocols
- Description: Expand coverage to a wide range of application types
- Features: Protocol-specific labs with advanced functions and data handling.
Module 7: Service & Network Virtualization (4 h)
- Topics: Service Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Chaos Engineering integration
- Description: Simulate backend services and apply failure scenarios using chaos engineering
- Features: Labs on virtualized services and injecting failure scenarios.
Module 8: CI/CD Integration & Reporting (4 h)
- Topics: Jenkins integration, automated execution, building dashboards with Grafana, Dynatrace, AppDynamics integration .
- Description: Embed performance testing into CI/CD pipeline with real-time reporting.
- Features: End-to-end CI/CD pipeline setup, dashboard creation.
Module 9: Troubleshooting, Best Practices & Tuning (4 h)
- Topics: Script tuning, runtime settings, transaction/rendezvous placement, debugging
- Description: Apply performance engineering best practices to optimize scripts & scenarios
- Features: Debug and optimize live scripts with expert guidance.
Module 10: Capstone Project & Review (6 h)
- Description: Teams design, run, and analyze a full-scale performance test across multiple protocols and environments.
- Features: Presentation of findings, peer review, performance tuning recommendations.
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Key Features
- Live instructor-led sessions covering both concepts and hands-on labs
- >60% practical labs including VuGen scripting, controllers, monitoring, and CI/CD
- Real-world tools & integrations: LoadRunner Cloud, Jenkins, Grafana, AppDynamics
- Scenario-based learning with performance tuning, service virtualization, chaos tests
- Capstone project simulating enterprise context
- Certification alignment with LoadRunner Professional certification
- Lifetime access to sessions, mock interviews, and cloud test labs
Our Upcoming Batches
At Topskill.ai, we understand that today’s professionals navigate demanding schedules.
To support your continuous learning, we offer fully flexible session timings across all our trainings.
Below is the schedule for our Training. If these time slots don’t align with your availability, simply let us know—we’ll be happy to design a customized timetable that works for you.
Training Timetable
| Batches Online/Offline | Batch Start Date | Session Days | Time Slot (IST) | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 11:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 5:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 7:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 10:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 11:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
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