Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When are the courses held?
A: The courses are scheduled monthly throughout the year. View the course schedule.
Q: What do I take away from the course?
A: As well as the skills to use the product, you also receive a comprehensive workbook and a certificate of attendance.
Q: Do I get a course manual to keep?
A: Yes, you receive a comprehensive workbook.
Q: Where are the training courses held?
A: The courses are held in London, the Midlands and in Cardiff. View our training locations.
Q: Is the training practical or theory based?
A: Both, all of our course combine practical demonstrations and theory. You will have a sole use of a laptop throughout the course and can practice what you have learnt at the end of each chapter.
Q: Do I need to bring a laptop?
A: No, everything is provided.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
A: Yes, all delegates receive a certificate of attendance.
Q: Is there an exam?
A: You do not sit an exam at the end of the course. HP does offer exams through its certification programme, but these must be booked directly through HP, and can be taken at any Prometric Centre around the UK.
Q: Do you provide one-to-one training?
A: Yes, but it is usually more cost-effective to join a public course.
Q: What qualification will I get?
A: You will receive a certificate of attendance, but for a formal qualification HP offers exams through its certification programme; these must be booked directly through HP, and can be taken at any Prometric Centre around the UK.
Q: Do I need any previous practical experience?
A: This depends on the course you choose to take. All of our Introductory and Complete courses require no prior knowledge. If you are considering attending an Advanced course, but have not sat the basic course, then you will be expected to have relevant practical experience in the tool.
Q: Which course do I need?
A: If you are new to test automation, then this depends on what type of testing you are interested in. For automated functional testing, QTP would be the tool to learn, for Load and Performance testing, LoadRunner would be the tool to learn. For test management (both manual and automated), Quality Center is the one to choose. If you are unsure, we are always happy to discuss your needs and advise on your best options, so please feel free to call us 01746 766246.
Q: How does the Complete QTP course differ to the separate QTP Intro & Advanced courses?
A: The Complete QTP course covers both the Introductory and Advanced courses in a compact 3 day formula. Essentially it is one day of QTP fundamentals, then two days of Advanced QTP topics. It was designed for people who want all the information in one go, and over a short time-frame. It has now become our most popular course; however, some people prefer to take the Introductory course, then use the product, and later return for the advanced training, giving them more time to absorb the skills learned on the courses.
Q: What courses do you offer?
A: Our courses are all based around the HP automated testing tool set; QuickTest Professional (QTP), LoadRunner, Performance Center and Quality Center.
Q: Do you offer on-site training?
A: Yes, all of our courses can be delivered as on-site courses. We provide all laptops, projector, workbooks and certificates. Please call us on 01746 766246 for a quote.
Q: Do you provide ISEB/ISTQB training?
A: We can provide ISEB/ISTQB training through our partner company, and these can either be public or on-site courses including the exams. Please call us on 01746 766246 for more information.
Q: Do you offer post course support?
A: Yes, in two ways; firstly, all our trainers can help with initial queries you may have when using the tools post-course via email. Secondly we also provide short-term on-site consultancy.
Q: Do you offer bespoke training?
A: Yes. We have designed bespoke courses with some of our customers (such as Barclays and Orange), but this is usually only cost-effective if the course is going to be delivered multiple times.
Q: Are there other courses available?
A: Yes, we do have some courses that are not listed on our public schedule, these are available for on-site training. Some of the courses are; Using Quality Center with QTP (1 day course), VuGen Scripting for the Web ( 2 days). For more information about these courses please call us on 01746 766246.
Q: How long has Edgewords been delivering training for HP testing tools?
A: Edgewords was established in 2003, originally as a Mercury Interactive training partner, and delivered public and on-site courses directly for Mercury. Edgewords' trainers also trained several HP trainers when it acquired Mercury Interactive.
Q: How many people has Edgewords trained?
A: Edgewords has now trained over a thousand delegates in the HP tools. Our clients include companies such as Barclays, E-on, Ordnance Survey, LloydsTSB, BT, Egg, many of the UK's top testing consultancies and numerous contractors.
