I recommend you read all of the LoadRunner 12.xx user guides and readmes: and do the LoadRunner Tutorial for version 12.50.

Thank you, David. By the way do you have/know steps that are required to start the certification process?

**HP ATP - LoadRunner v12 (L1)**

Visit the HPE web site: http://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/datacard/Certification/ATP-LRv12

This certification verifies your understanding of workflow and tasks to automate performance testing and validation with HP LoadRunner. It validates that you can do the following:

- Discuss and plan the automation of load tests with HP LoadRunner
- Articulate virtual user and virtual user generator base concepts
- Delineate the process of developing a Vuser script
- Create, enhance, and debug a Vuser script to emulate real user behavior
- Describe how to create a load scenario and monitor the system under load
- Execute a scenario from the LoadRunner Controller
- Delineate the process of analyzing load-test results
- Analyze a scenario run and create session reports
- Work as performance engineer in large performance validation teams, under the supervision of a senior consultant

**Steps to acquire this certification**

Before you begin:

Acquire access to ***The Learning Center*** and get an ***HPE Learner ID***. Then create a profile with ***Pearson VUE***, our exam delivery vendor. visit web site for access to the ***Learn how in the Learning Center Assist Kit***.

**Step 1:** Do you qualify for an upgrade path?

- HP ATP - LoadRunner v12 - upgrade from HP AIS - LoadRunner v11

**Step 2:** Register or apply for this certification

Register for this certification in The Learning Center.

**Step 3**: Verify or complete prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required for this certification. Please move to Step 4.

**Step 4**: Complete recommended training

***Training is highly recommended to pass each exam. Training is not required, but it will help prepare you for the exams and increase your chances of passing the exams.***

- Course # :**Training for Exam
HP0-M103: HP LoadRunner 12.x Software
00962426**

Course Name: LR120 - LoadRunner 12.0 Essentials

Typical Duration: 5 days

Format: ILT,SCA

Register for course: Yes on the HPE web site

WBT = Web Based ILT = Instructor Led VILT = Virtual Instructor Led VCR - Virtual Class Recorded SCA = Special Course or Activity

**Step 5:** Pass the required exams
Complete the following:

Exam #: **HP0-M103** Exam name: **HP LoadRunner 12.x Software** Register for exam **YES** on HPE web site

**Certification achieved**
You will receive an email notification 2-5 days after successfully completing all requirements. In addition, your status in The Learning Center will change to ''acquired''. Track your training and certification progress through your transcripts in The Learning Center.

Visit the HPE web site for more details: http://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/datacard/Certification/ATP-LRv12

Thanks Again, Davaid!
Looks like these steps are more based for the preparation of Loadrunner Exam. I am preparing for ALM12.20, are these similar for ALM12.20 Certification?

OOPS... paste the wrong one. Here are the steps for the ALM cert

**HP ATP - Application Lifecycle Management v12**

Visit the HPE web site: http://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/datacard/Certification/ATP-ALMv12

This certification verifies that you can deploy, demonstrate, use, and manage the HP ALM platform to support all phases of the quality and test-management process when working as a QA team member or under the supervision of a senior consultant. It validates your ability to do the following:
* Create releases and release cycles
* Manage requirements and analyze associated risks
* Create and organize test cases and test sets
* Execute manual and automated tests
* Record and track test execution results and defects
* Configure and use version control, libraries, and baselines
* Generate reports and graphs and use the Dashboard
* Work with project planning and tracking (PPT) graphs and reports
* Use the business process models
* Plan for ALM implementation
* Create and manage domains, projects, and templates
* Plan project groups, users, and permissions
* Determine entity customizations
* Implement basic workflows
* Identify and use ALM integrations and extensions, including ALI and the ALM synchronizer

**Steps to acquire this certification**

Before you begin:

Acquire access to **The Learning Center** and get an **HPE Learner ID**. Then create a profile with **Pearson VUE**, our exam delivery vendor.
Visit web site for access to the **Learn how in the Learning Center Assist Kit**

**Step 1:** Do you qualify for an upgrade path?

- HP ATP - Application Lifecycle Management v12 - upgrade from HP AIS - Application Lifecycle Management v11

**Step 2:** Register or apply for this certification

Register for this certification in The Learning Center.

**Step 3:** Verify or complete prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required for this certification. Please move to Step 4.

**Step 4**: Complete recommended training

***Training is highly recommended to pass each exam. Training is not required, but it will help prepare you for the exams and increase your chances of passing the exams.***

**Course #** Training for Exam HP0-M101: HP Application Lifecycle Management 12.x Software 00962035

**Course Name:** ALM120 - Application Lifecycle Management 12.0 Essentials

**Typical Duration:** 5 days

**Step 5:** Pass the required exams

***Complete the following:***

**Exam #** HP0-M101

**Exam name:** HP Application Lifecycle Management 12.x Software

**Certification achieved**
You will receive an email notification 2-5 days after successfully completing all requirements. In addition, your status in The Learning Center will change to ''acquired''. Track your training and certification progress through your transcripts in The Learning Center.

I would also read all of the ALM manuals, guides and readmes to help study for the exam.

*Good lucky and happy testing*

Great info. Appricated your time.