CERTIFICATION BASIC INFO

  • How many types of HP Software Certification Credentials are available?
    Ans: Presently HP offers following two types of certification credentials to the individuals.
      • AIS – Full Form as “Accredited Integration Specialist”.
      • ASE - Full Form as “Accredited Systems Engineer”.
    • Where do the QTP related certification fit in AIS or ASE?
      Ans: QTP Certification gets covered under following two parent streams by the broader name HP Quality Center v9.
        • AIS - HP Quality Center v10: Accredited Integration Specialist in HP Quality Center v10.
        • ASE - HP Quality Center v10: Accredited Systems Engineer in HP Quality Center v10.
      • How many types of exams we need to clear to get AIS - HP Quality Center v10 Certification?
        Ans: QTP Certification gets covered under following two parent streams by the broader name HP Quality Center v9.
        • Mandatory or Core Exam: Covers – HP Quality Center 10.0 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M31)
        • Elective Exam: One can chose either of the following exams
        a.     HP QuickTest Professional 10.0 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M39)
        (or)
        b.     HP WinRunner 9.2 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M12)

        • How many types of exams we need to clear to get ASE - HP Quality Center v10 Certifications?
          Ans: QTP Certification gets covered under following two parent streams by the broader name HP Quality Center v9.

          A.    Mandatory or Core Exam: Covers – HP Quality Center 10.0 Software (Exam Code: HP0-M31)

          B.    Elective Exam: One can chose either of the following exams
          a.     Test Scripting using HP QuickTest Professional Software (Exam Code: HP0-M80
          (or)
          b.     Test Scripting using HP WinRunner Software (Exam Code: HP0-M82)

          • Does HP provide any part certification i.e. after clearing either of the mandatory exam or the elective exam?
            Ans: 

            No. HP does not provide any certification for individual exams may be the Mandatory / Core or the Elective exam. Hence to get the HP Certification, successful clearing of both Core exam as well as Elective exam is essential. After clearing the elective exams, a Score Card is provided by Prometric, which also commands great respect in the IT sector.

            • Who conducts the AIS or ASE Certification Exams?
              Ans: 

              A.    AIS Certification Exams: These are Test Center exams. They are conducted in a Prometric Test Center. Prometric is the global leader providing testing & assessment services & conducts the AIS certification exams on behalf of HP, being their partner.

              B.    ASE Certification Exams: These are proctored, performance-based exams. These exams are conducted in HP performance-based test centers throughout the world. During the performance based exam, you will be provided with a virtual lab environment wherein the concerned software alongwith a sample application shall be provided to perform activities referred by exam questions.

              • How can we register for the certification exam?
                Ans: 

                Use the following link to register for the desired certification exam.
                 
                • What is the schedule of HP Certification Exams?
                  Ans: 

                  Use the following link to view the schedule of the desired certification exam.
                   
                  • How much we need to pay for the certification exam?
                    Ans: 
                      1. Examination costs vary according to region and local currencies. 
                      2. On an average, the cost is USD $750. However HP recommends to refer information provided in your regional registration web-page for exact cost details.  
                    • What is the mode of making payments for exams fee?
                      Ans: 
                      A.    You can make the fee payment through Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Purchase Order
                      B.    You may register for your courses online, using a credit card.