Master the art and science of performance testing with our comprehensive 8-month program. Build real-world skills that drive meaningful improvements in application performance and user experience.
Apply for September 2025This isn't your typical certification course. We focus on practical skills that make a difference when you're troubleshooting real performance issues at 3 AM.
Start with the basics that everyone assumes you know. We cover why performance matters, different types of testing, and how to read the warning signs in application behavior.
Get comfortable with JMeter, k6, and other essential tools. You'll learn to create realistic load scenarios and interpret results that actually matter to stakeholders.
Work with actual web applications that have performance issues. Learn to identify bottlenecks, analyze database queries, and understand system resource constraints.
Set up monitoring systems that provide meaningful alerts. Build dashboards that help teams make informed decisions about performance improvements.
Dive deep into performance optimization techniques. Learn when to optimize code, when to scale infrastructure, and how to measure the impact of your changes.
Apply everything you've learned to a comprehensive project. Build a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to solve real performance challenges.
Our instructors have spent years debugging performance issues in production environments. They've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
Lead Performance Engineer
Kieran has optimized systems handling millions of requests daily. He specializes in finding the performance issues that only show up when your app gets popular. His approach focuses on practical solutions that work in real environments.
Application Performance Specialist
With experience across finance and e-commerce, Emilio understands performance from a business perspective. He teaches students how to translate technical findings into recommendations that stakeholders actually care about.
DevOps Performance Consultant
Duncan bridges the gap between development and operations teams. His expertise in infrastructure scaling and monitoring helps students understand performance from a systems perspective, not just code optimization.
8-month program
8-month program + extras
We start with small groups to ensure everyone gets the attention they need. Our application process helps us understand your goals and ensures this program is right for you.
Tell us about your technical background and what you hope to achieve. We're looking for motivation and curiosity, not perfect credentials.
A friendly conversation about your experience with technology and problem-solving. We want to understand how you think through challenges.
Once accepted, you'll receive pre-course materials and setup instructions. We'll help you get everything ready before the program starts.
Join your cohort for the start of an intensive but rewarding journey. You'll be working with real performance challenges from day one.
Applications for our September 2025 cohort open in March. Spots are limited to maintain quality instruction and personalized feedback. Don't wait to start building the skills that can transform your career.