Becoming a Product Tester

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Mike Fine

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01 - Introduction

01 - The allure of product testing.mp4

01:26

02 - What do you want to test.mp4

03:51

03 - What you should know.mp4

03:38

02 - 1. What Is Product Testing

01 - Testing basics.mp4

05:35

02 - Alpha testing.mp4

03:31

03 - Beta testing.mp4

05:11

04 - Delta testing.mp4

04:40

05 - Usability testing.mp4

02:51

06 - Market research.mp4

04:17

03 - 2. Types of Product Testers

01 - Alpha testing.mp4

04:27

02 - Beta testing.mp4

04:42

03 - Delta testing.mp4

03:58

04 - Usability testing.mp4

03:10

05 - Market research.mp4

03:33

04 - 3. How to Get Selected for a Test

01 - Applying for tests.mp4

04:55

02 - Take the process seriously.mp4

02:56

03 - Enjoy the rewards.mp4

02:55

05 - Conclusion

01 - Your value, your role, and your time.mp4

03:08

02 - Next steps.mp4

01:05

Description

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.

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Leading expert on product development, quality, sales, testing, customer validation, service and customer experience. Extensive sales experience and expert in customer relationship management. Have spent more than 25 years involved in test programs and have conducted thousands of projects. Extensive project and management experience. Author of three books including the only one on the subject of beta testing, "Beta Testing for Better Software." Strong advocate for the customer and expert on delivering top quality customer service. • More than 25 years of management experience • Partnered to found a SaaS business which has been in operation since 2001 • Conducted and managed more than 1000 projects • Inventor of two U.S. patents • Accomplished author of three books and numerous magazine articles • Strong background in customer service, sales, customer interaction and service management • Extensive experience in Quality Systems including ISO 9001 • Diversified expertise in all technologies • World traveler. Lived abroad in both Paris, France (3 Years) and Bangkok, Thailand (2 years) • Advanced experience and knowledge in IT and web programming • Extensive expertise in all forms of technology Specialties: • Management • Customer Validation • Testing • Sales and Sales Engineering • Customer Service and Customer Experience • SaaS and Cloud Computing • Writing and Editing • Project and Program Management • Quality Assurance • Product Test and Human Factors • Advanced and Broad Technology Background

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