QTP Certification procedure

HP0-M47 certification: HP Functional Testing 11.x

Before we proceed, we need to know what HP0-M47 certification is. It’s a QTP v11 certification provided by HP for Testers who are interested in getting certified in the fields of Automation testing using QTP v11.

This is a technical certification that validates the candidate's understanding of the test automation workflow and tasks, and the ability to automate basic tests to attain repeatable test implementation and maintenance.

The exam is intended for Testers, Automation Engineers, Services Specialists and technical personnel who will implement test automation by creating, enhancing and running tests and analysing run results with HP Functional Testing 11.x. It is assumed that they will work in QA teams under the supervision of a senior consultant. It proves that you have good technical knowledge of how to use the HP Functional Testing software in order to deliver high quality business application.

The HP0-M47 is the basic level QTP certification. HP also offers advanced level which is HP0-M98. In order to get certified in QTP v11, you have to complete two certifications i.e. HP0-M47 & HP0-M46.

The cost for HP0-M47 & HP0-46 is 100$ each.


Additional important information:

• You can change the examination date but you cannot make change if you’re within 24hrs time.
• In case one fails then he can re-appear again as per his convenience. But after 2 unsuccessful attempts you can again re-appear only after 30/60 day period.
• After clearing, the certificate will be available online at HP login site.
• You need to carry Xerox copy of 2 identity proof.
• The exams are divided into 11 blocks. Each block has some set of questions (not more than 5-6 questions in each). Once you pass a block, you won’t be able to come back and make changes in your selections. So you have to be very sure in your selections.
• The result are declared there itself, you’ll get a copy of your result.

Minimum qualifications

To pass this exam, it is recommended that you have at least three months experience with HP Functional Testing 11.x Software. Exams are based on an assumed level of industry-standard knowledge that may be gained from the training, hands-on experience, or other pre-requisite events.

Exam details 

The following are details about this exam: Number of items: 72 Item types: multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and point and click Exam time: 105 minutes Passing score: 75% Reference material: No on-line or hard copy reference material will be allowed at the testing site.

Exam content

10% Automated test planning • Plan for general testing and automation. • Plan for QTP testing. • Identify and describe features and settings. • Explain QTP licensing and packaging. 19% Basic test creation and how QTP works with objects • Create the basic test. • Explain how QTP works with objects. • Add steps without recording. • Explain the purpose and operation of Smart Identification feature 24% Basic test verification and enhancement • Add standard and custom verification points. • Enhance tests with parameters. • Add custom checkpoints. • Add database checkpoints. • Add bitmap checkpoints. • View test results. 11% Modular automated test builds •Explain how to build modular QTP tests with Actions. •Use a Shared Object Repository. 7% QTP and ALM integration •Explain the QTP/ALM connection. •Define ALM management of QTP resources. •Explain versioning features in QTP 10% Automated test troubleshooting •Troubleshoot Object Recognition problems. •Use Recovery scenarios. •Use the Debugging Tool. •Measure System Performance. •Configure log tracking 4% Advanced QTP Scripting • Import and export Excel sheets. • Get and set object properties. • Identify descriptive programming to bypass repository. 7% Expert View • Describe Expert View features. • Describe dynamic object programming. • Identify and describe VBScript elements. 8% Web applications • Recognize Web Add-in Extensibility. • Describe Web event recording use and configuration. • Identify new web testing capabilities.

Study references

HP QuickTest Professional 11.0 User Guide Chapters 1 and 8 Chapter 4, Pages 174-175 Chapter 7, Pages 292-298 Chapter 9, Pages 338-349 Chapter 12, Pages 463-475 Chapter 17, Pages 620-635 Chapter 31, Page 1092 Chapter 32, Pages 1170-1173 Chapter 34, Page 1251 Chapter 35, Pages 1299-1300 Chapter 46, Pages 1461-1463 Chapter 48, Pages 1513-1517 Chapter 52 Pages 1605-1617 and 1635-1640 Chapter 55, Pages 1695-1699 HP QuickTest Professional Add-ins Guide Chapter 38, Pages 623-631, 659-660 and 665-667  Chapter 39, Pages 675-683 HP QuickTest Professional Web Add-in Extensibility 11.0 Developer Guide Pages 16, 17, and 43 HP Software BTO Price Guide

Study reference doc

HP QuickTest Professional 11.0 User Guide

HP QuickTest Professional Add-ins Guide

HP QuickTest Professional Web Add-in Extensibility

HP Software BTO Price Guide

Follow my site for support. Click on above links to view the reference documents.

How to start for this certification.
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1. Click on below link to learn more about the certification

Basic level

Quality Center : HP AIS - Application Lifecycle Management v11 (HP0-M46)

QTP v11         : HP AIS - Functional Testing v11                       (HP0-M47)

Advance level

Quality Center : HP ASE - Application Lifecycle Management Implementations v11

QTP v11         : HP ASE - Functional Testing v11

2. For India customer support

Web site

+91 99100 68885    (New Delhi) 

+91 98475 99822 

+91 080 2504 1841 

+91 98441 28317 

+91 080 2504 1862 (Bangalore) 

+91 98203 33050    (Mumbai) 

+91 98496 58910    (Hyderabad) 

+91 98411 91472    (Chennai)

For other countries please click here

3. Before you apply for certification you first need to create you HP Learner ID. You need to do the registration which is free. Once the registration is done, you’ll receive your HP Learner ID in 3-5 working days through the mail you registered.
Make sure the registration details are the same as you want in your certificate to be printed.
Click below link for registration

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4. Click on Create your account if new user or Update your account for existing one

5. After clicking on “Create your account” link, you’ll be asked certain questions. Fill those and click on “Submit Registration” button.

6. Once you receive your HP Learner ID you can click on below link to create your PEARSON profile

PEARSON – HP ExpertOne Program

Here click on Create Profile and then on Continue button.

7. After submission you should be able to login to PEARSON. After login, simply click on “Purchase Web-Based Exams” link in the right side of the page.

8. Click on “View Proctored Exam” and then select “HP Functional Testing 11.x Software”.

9. Select the date and the vendor based on your location. Make payment and you’re done.