Becoming a Product Tester
1h 10mBeginner2022-02-08
Authors

Mike Fine
Founder, Director, and Senior Test Manager at Centercode
Course details
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a product tester? To try one of your favorite products while it’s still in development—long before it ever even hits the market? If your answer is yes, you should check out this course with instructor Mike Fine, as he tells you everything you need to know about becoming a product tester, from selection to feedback and more.
Discover the allure of testing new products in advance of their release. Learn about common misconceptions and what the process actually entails. Get tips on finding test opportunities, signing up, getting selected, and presenting yourself as the right candidate for each test. Explore the wide variety of industries, test types, and methodologies at work, including alpha, beta, delta, and usability testing, along with other forms of market research. Maybe you’re a gadget lover, or maybe you’re just smitten with a brand. There’s a test out there for everyone, Mike says—all you need to do is find your fit.
Discover the allure of testing new products in advance of their release. Learn about common misconceptions and what the process actually entails. Get tips on finding test opportunities, signing up, getting selected, and presenting yourself as the right candidate for each test. Explore the wide variety of industries, test types, and methodologies at work, including alpha, beta, delta, and usability testing, along with other forms of market research. Maybe you’re a gadget lover, or maybe you’re just smitten with a brand. There’s a test out there for everyone, Mike says—all you need to do is find your fit.
Skills covered
Product ManagementBusiness Analysis and StrategyOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The allure of product testing
- 02 - What do you want to test
- 03 - What you should know
1. What Is Product Testing
- 04 - Testing basics
- 05 - Alpha testing
- 06 - Beta testing
- 07 - Delta testing
- 08 - Usability testing
- 09 - Market research
2. Types of Product Testers
- 10 - Alpha testing
- 11 - Beta testing
- 12 - Delta testing
- 13 - Usability testing
- 14 - Market research
3. How to Get Selected for a Test
- 15 - Applying for tests
- 16 - Take the process seriously
- 17 - Enjoy the rewards
Conclusion
- 18 - Your value, your role, and your time
- 19 - Next steps