What is a beta tester and how to become one

Key steps to become a beta tester

1. Explore beta tester education requirements

   Most common beta tester degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.4 %

   Associate

   18.4 %

   Master's

   8.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific beta tester skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Beta Test	75.05%
   Video Games	3.25%
   Data Verification	2.17%
   Windows XP	2.07%
   IOS	1.97%

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3. Complete relevant beta tester training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New beta testers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a beta tester based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real beta tester resumes.

4. Research beta tester duties and responsibilities

   • Manage departmental inventory and troubleshoot testing, reporting and inventory issues.
   • Conduct QA, software maintenance, on-site and off-site customer support.
   • Communicate numerous glitches to the primary QA team using in-depth reporting and research methodologies.
   • Understand OCAP specification with focus on DVR API of IO2 and IO3 on subsections.

5. Get beta tester experience

   Generally, it takes 2-4 years to become a beta tester. The most common roles before becoming a beta tester include internship, volunteer team lead and customer service representative.

6. Apply for beta tester jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a beta tester job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams