To achieve the APME certification, candidates must achieve a total of 18 credits by completing the following requirements:
| Course name | Credits |
| SQO Foundations | 3 |
| SilkPerformer® Modeling & Implementing Load Test | 4 |
| Optimizing Application Performance w/SilkCentral™ Performance Manager | 2 |
| Managing SQO Issues with SilkCentral Issue Manager | 2 |
| Advanced Class (Elective) | 2 |
| Advanced Class (Elective) | 2 |
| Certification Exam | 3 |
Each 3and 4 credit course offers participants the opportunity to complete the corresponding competency level exam. A grade of 80% or better is required to obtain full course credits. Tests normally consist of an online multiple choice and/or hands-on exam.
The final certification exam is a day-long event offered on a quarterly basis at our Lexington, MA or San Mateo, CA locations. Candidates must have completed all the required course work in order to sit the exam.
For the test, participant are given a scenario with sample applications and all the necessary Segue® tools to define a test strategy, create a test plan, implement the plan, and provide a final report.