LR cpc

From: Brian Stephens <bsteph@...>
Date: Mon Mar 22, 2004  7:30 pm
Subject: CPC Exam: any advice?  shep_bannister
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I've been using loadrunner for a little over 2 years.  I have a pretty
strong handle on the things I do use, but there are some holes in my skill
set in areas of the product/field that I have less experience with.  I
already have a C Programming certification from the U of Washington, so I'm
solid there.  I've never used a script protocol other than Web, and probably
won't as long as I'm in my current position (with a possible but unlikely
exception being java).

I'm wondering what the course of action is that folks recommend for getting
certified.  First of all, do you guys pay for it out of pocket or did most
of you get sponsored by your employer?  I've dug through Mercury's
information about the exam, but the only preparatory advice they give is
"many years experience using the product."  For $3000, I'd like a little
more advice than that.  Also, how long were you a user of LR before you went
ahead and took this exam?  I notice that Mercury refers to it as a
class/exam.  Do they actually teach a day class with the exam at the end of
it or am I misunderstanding that?

Besides use of Loadrunner, what kind of topics would one be expected to know
for a Loadrunner for web CPC?

Any information or advice you all would like to share would be most
appreciated.

Thanks...
Brian

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   Replies Author Date   
9810 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
If you are strong with that much experiencde you should be ok. The deal is to WORK FAST. There is some C in there but nothing ridiculous. The whole story...  Steve Cheney
socheney
   Mar 22, 2004
7:39 pm  
9811 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
Steve's advice is accurate .... you will not have time to use the reference material. You must know how to use the features without looking up any...  Bohner, Jeff
Jeff.Bohner@...
  Mar 22, 2004
7:57 pm  
9812 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
If you are paying for this out of your own pocket, I would take a hard look at what you expect to get from it. Few employers or contracting agencies ask for...  Mark McWhinney
msm_powertest
   Mar 22, 2004
7:59 pm  
9813 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
Yes and no. Few firms ask for it, but it does help on one's resume. If you plan to work for a firm that accepts Mercury subcontract work than it does become...  Scott Hysmith
shysmith
   Mar 22, 2004
8:07 pm  
9814 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
Few ask for Certification but you won't find anyone good who isn't Certified. Just something to think about. ... From: Scott Hysmith [mailto:scott@...]...  Peter DHondt
dhondt_peter
   Mar 22, 2004
8:14 pm  
9817 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
Well, you can assume that someone who has CPC is good. However, there are some people who are good who have not taken the CPC for any number of valid reasons....  Mark McWhinney
msm_powertest
   Mar 22, 2004
8:36 pm  
9833 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
CPC/CPS tends to be asked for a lot in the UK. Not sure if it is due to the different dynamics and maturity of the job sector here compared to the US. Going...  bsahathevan
   Mar 23, 2004
10:25 am  
9815 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
I hope companies start requiring it. It will end the bull poop. 2 interview quesitons: 1. Did you pass the CPC? 2. Do you bathe on a regular basis? IF Yes...  Steve Cheney
socheney
   Mar 22, 2004
8:28 pm  
9818 Re: CPC Exam: any advice?
With respect to the new CPC, I don't agree. I think many of us who have our CPS are holding off on the CPC due to the large financial/time investment. Also, I...