QTP Certification FAQs

[learn_more caption=”What is UFT Certification?”] UFT Certification is a certification program from HP conducted by PearsonVUE. There are two types of UFT certification exams, basic (exam code HP0-M102) and Delta for an upgrade from previous version of Certification (exam code HP2-N52). Most of the people go for the HP0-M102 exam.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What are benefits of UFT certification?”]
HP-UFT (earlier known as QTP) certification is one of the most sought after certifications by software organizations and software testers around the world. If you are looking for a job or if you want to step ahead in your IT career, you should pursue UFT certifications to open up excellent job opportunities and to receive recognition in your organization. Some companies allot extra points to employees with UFT certification during appraisals.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Is UFT certification useful as a fresher?”]If you acquire decent knowledge on software testing and UFT, coupled with a UFT certification at an early stage it will unquestionably be beneficial for your career. You may get preference over others who are not certified.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Are there any pre-requisites before we take UFT certification exam?”]
Technically, there are no “minimum requirements” to take the exam, however, we advise you to get some hands-on experience with UFT before you opt to take the exam.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”On what version of UFT, can we take the exam? Is the exam for QTP 11 available yet?”]
As of July 2015, UFT certification exam (HPO-M102) is only available for UFT 12.0 version. QTP 11 certification exam (HPO-M47) is now discontinued.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What is the cost of UFT certification Exam?”]The cost of UFT certification exam is different for different regions. Please visit PearsonVUE HP Vouchers to confirm the cost for your region. [Click on the country > Exam Vouchers on the left and check the cost under HP0 section.]

For instance: Cost for this exam for US region is $200 while for India it is $100. (Prices mentioned are in USD.)[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Where can I take UFT certification exam?”]
Pearson VUE has a wide network of test centres across the world. You can locate your nearby test centre on PearsonVUE test centre locator.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Can I take UFT certification exam online from my home?”]No. This is a proctored exam. You need to go to your chosen Pearson VUE test centre to take the exam at particular date and time.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”How can I register for UFT Certification Exam?”]To register for UFT certification exam with PearsonVUE, you need to have 1) HP Learner ID and then 2) you need to create an account with PearsonVUE

Here are the step by step instructions on how to create HP learner ID and PearsonVUE account.

Go to HP ExpertOne Learner ID page
Click on Get Started on the top and choose one of the options depending upon you’re a HP customer, HP partner or HP employee. If you’re an individual seeking QTP certitifcation, you should choose HP customer.
Click on Create Your Account
Choose an appropriate option under Citizenship Verification and hit Continue.
Fill in the necessary personal details on the next page.
You should get your HP Leaner ID within next 24-72 hrs.
Once you get the HP Learner ID, header over to PearsonVUE HP testing portal and click on Create Profile
On the next page, click on Continue
Enter necessary details. Make sure that First Name, Last Name and Company should match with what you have mentioned in your HP Learner ID account. If you’re unsure, check the acknowledgement email from HP which contains all the data entered by you.
As soon as you submit the form above, you will receive an email with a link and an authorization code. You would need to click on the link inside that email to activate your testing profile. Enter the authorization code and click on Submit button.
On the next page, enter your login details and hit Submit. Remember your HP Learner ID becomes the username for this portal.
Inside your candidate record page, click on Verify button. You profile will get updated.
Click on Schedule and Purchase Exam on the left.
Click on View Proctored Exams on the next page.
Scroll down and click on HP0-M47 Hp Functional Testing 11.x software.
On the next page, you will find the details regarding cost and languages in which the exam is available. [This exam is currently available in English, Chinese Simplified, Japanese and Korean.] Click Schedule this exam.
On the next page, you can select up to 3 test centers near your location. [They use Google Maps API to locate the nearest center to your given address] Click Next.
On the next page, select the date and time when you wish to appear for the exam.
Click on Proceed to Checkout on the bottom right.
Confirm your personal info & Agree to Policies in the next couple steps.
Enter your payment details. You can pay for this exam using American Express, JCB, Master or VISA credit/debit cards. Click Next.
On the next page, Click on Submit Order.
That’s it. You have now successfully registered for the QTP certification exam.

[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”How can I obtain HP Learner ID for scheduling my exam?”]Please check the step-by-step instructions above.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”If I fail UFT certification exam, will PearsonVUE return my money back?”]No[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What is the exam code for UFT certification?”]The exam is known as HP Unified Functional Testing 12.x Software and has a code HP0-M102

[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What is the syllabus for UFT certification HP0-M102 exam?”]

Percentage	Sections/Objectives
15%	HP UFT Overview Identify functional testing principles, and the benefits of automated testing Describe the advantages of UFT as a testing tool Identify system requirements and supported environments Describe the UFT installation process and topology (License Server) Identify and describe UFT default settings and configuration Describe UFT’s GUI Testing solution Illustrate and describe the GUI Testing workflow Describe UFT’s API Testing solution Illustrate and describe the API Testing workflow Describe UFT’s Integrated (ALM, GUI+API) Testing solution Describe Business Process Testing (BPT) in UFT Discuss how to plan for test automation Demonstrate familiarity with the UFT User Interface (Main Window, Panes, Testing Documents) Illustrate Testing Documents management capabilities in UFT Describe how to the manage the UFT program, including available licenses, updates and access levels.
10%	Create a basic GUI test Describe how to create a basic GUI test Recognize and explain how UFT work with Objects Describe how to manage Objects and Object Repositories Describe how to add steps to a basic test Discuss Synchronization in UFT
11%	Verify and enhance a basic GUI test Illustrate verification points in UFT Describe how to add standard and custom verification points in the basic test Describe how to enhance a GUI test with parameters Describe how to run a basic GUI test
5%	Business Process Testing Describe the Business Process Testing framework and infrastructure Describe how to create, maintain, and run Business Process Testing Tests and Flows in UFT Identify and describe Business Process Testing methodologies
7%	API Testing with UFT Define API testing Recognize and discuss support for API testing in UFT Describe how to create an API test in UFT Discuss the API testing methodology
8%	Run UFT tests and analyze results Describe how to run tests in UFT Illustrate how to work with test results
7%	Integrate testing solutions with UFT Describe how to build modular UFT tests with Actions Describe how to work with Actions in UFT Describe how to integrate GUI and API tests in UFT Describe how to use UFT together with ALM to manage the entire testing process Describe how to connect to ALM from UFT
7%	Configure UFT Describe and explain UFT Global Options Describe and explain settings for GUI Tests, GUI Business Components, and Application Areas
7%	Basic troubleshooting Identify object recognition issues and describe basic troubleshooting tools and procedures Identify when to use Recovery Scenarios Describe how to create and manage Recovery Scenarios Describe methods and tools to identify and handle problems in UFT tests, components, function libraries, registered user functions, event handlers, or user code files Identify and describe different UFT options to detect and isolate defects in a document. Describe local system monitoring in UFT
8%	Advanced Scripting Compare and contrast Editor and Keyword View Describe how to use the editor for GUI tests and components Describe how to program in GUI Testing Documents in the Editor Describe how to use the editor for API testing
7%	Work with Web applications Recognize Web add-in extensibility Describe web event recording use and configuration Discuss web testing capabilities
3%	Service Virtualization Identify and describe capabilities of HP Service Virtualization Identify and describe benefits of Service Virtualization Describe how to use a Virtualized Service for a UFT Test
5%	UFT Automation Scripts Recognize the purpose of the UFT Automation Object Model and define it Describe how to use the Application Object Describe how to create a UFT Automation Script Describe how to run Automation Scripts on a remote computer

[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What are the passing marks, duration of exam and number of questions in UFT Certification”]Currently passing score is 65%, total duration of exam is 120 minutes and number of questions is 75. [These parameters may change from time to time, please verify before you schedule your exam.]

[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What type of questions will be asked in UFT certification exam?”]
It consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) having a mix of multiple choice (single response and multiple response) and matching. You don’t have to test any script or perform any practical task on a machine.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”How can I get my certificate after passing my exam?”]
Once you have completed your UFT certification exam, you will get a printout of result from Pearson centre immediately. You can re-print your copy of certificate from the website after 7 days.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”What are the major changes from QTP 11.0 to UFT 12 certification exam?”]There are many major changes from QTP 11 to UFT 12 Certification exam as UFT 12 has many new features which were not available in QTP 11. Please refer syllabus of UFT 12 certification exam to know more details.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Can I reschedule or cancel my certification exam at any time?”]You are permitted to cancel or re-schedule your certification exam provided the request is made more than 24 hours in advance from your scheduled time.

[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Do I have to purchase a voucher from HP voucher store for taking Exam?”]It is not necessary. You can also use your credit card to make payment as mentioned in the steps above.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”If I fail UFT certification exam, then after how many days I can take the re-exam?”]
In case you fail your certification exam, you need wait for 15 days to re-take the exam.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”If I take a re-exam, will PearsonVUE offer some discount?”]You need to pay in full. There are no discounts available if you are going for a retake.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Is it mandatory to join a training program in UFT from HP before going for a certification exam.?”]
It is not mandatory to take training on UFT from HP or any other place. If you feel you have sufficient knowledge on UFT, you can directly go for UFT certification.[/learn_more][learn_more caption=”Is it necessary to have hands-on experience on UFT tool?”]Technically, no. However, we highly recommended that you should get some hands-on experience and good training, before you sit for the exam. In reality, a certificate won’t carry any value if you don’t have knowledge on the subject.[/learn_more]