JMeter is one of the most widely used performance testing and load testing tools in this industry. In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn 1. Basics of performance testing
Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners
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Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners
Instructor: Saurabh Dhingra
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Beginner level
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2.5 Hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Basic understanding of Performance testing and JMeter
JMeter components like threads (to create v-users), samplers (to send requests), config elements, pre & post processors, listeners, etc.
Generating traffic (load) and measure various performance metrices
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Taught in English
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Understanding performance testing and environment setup
Adding JMeter components like Thread Group, listeners, samplers, processors etc.
Send a HTTP request in JMeter
Generating load or traffic in JMeter
Send a post request via JMeter
Send a POST request via JMeter (Cont.)
Using CSV config element to read from a configuration file
Generating traffic with different users
Generating traffic with custom thread groups
Recommended experience
This course is specially designed for Software Testing/QA professionals to get in-depth knowledge of performance testing using JMeter
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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SH
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
It was a good course with the lab practice but course Material is limited. Please add some more course content as well. Overall I am satisfied with the learning. Thanks
MN
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Good course with hand-on assessment. In built cloud based setup for hand-on assessment is great.
DB
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
Absolutely loved the step by step hands on during the course. Never enjoyed any course more than this.
