Certificate in Product Testing

Product Testing

About Product Testing
Product testing also called consumer testing or comparative testing is a process of measuring the properties or performance of products. The theory is that since the advent of mass production manufacturers produce branded products that they assert and advertise to be identical within some technical standard.

Product testing might be accomplished by a manufacturer, an independent laboratory, a government agency, etc. Often an existing formal test method is used as a basis for testing. Other times engineers develop methods of test which are suited to the specific purpose. Comparative testing subjects several replicate samples of similar products to identical test conditions.

Why is Product Testing important?
Product testing might have a variety of purposes, such as:
•    Determine if, or verify that the requirements of a specification, regulation, or contract are met
•    Decide if a new product development program is on track: Demonstrate proof of concept
•    Provide standard data for other scientific, engineering, and quality assurance functions
•    Validate suitability for end-use
•    Provide a basis for technical communication
•    Provide a technical means of comparison of several options
•    Provide evidence in legal proceedings: product liability, patents, product claims, etc.
•    Help solve problems with current product
•    Help identify potential cost savings in products

Who should take the Product Testing Exam?
•    Product development or management professionals
•    Business owners or Entrepreneurs
•    Anyone who wants to assess their product development or management skills
•    Product managers and senior executives
•    Product development consultants
•    Any professional with skills and knowledge of product development

Product Testing Certification Course Outline
1. Software Testing Basics
2. The Testing Process
3. Testing Artifacts
4. Product Testing