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Tester Levels

Quickly learn about our gratification system Tester Levels and how to progress in the hierarchy.

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Written by Zorica Micanovic
Updated this week

Driven by the goal of establishing an equitable and dependable reward system for our approved testers, resulting in the creation of distinct benchmarks for advancing in their testing careers we decided to rebuild our Tester Levels system. Our strategy aimed to inspire testers to enhance their testing skills as they progress through the ranks, unlocking a range of rewards and benefits along the way.

The hierarchical structure consists of 5 Levels:

  • Level 1: Copper

  • Level 2: Bronze

  • Level 3: Silver

  • Level 4: Gold

  • Level 5: Diamond

Criteria for Tester Levels

Each level is determined by specific criteria, with varying thresholds for advancement based on:

  • Total number of submitted bugs.

  • The number of bugs submitted in the last 90 days.

  • Bug approval rate in the last 90 days.

  • Cybersecurity course.

Threshold Requirements

Level

Submitted bugs in total

Submitted bugs in the last 90 days

Bug approval rate in the last 90 days

Cybersecurity course needed?

1. Copper

No requirements

No requirements

No requirements

No

2. Bronze

> 50 bugs

> 10 bugs

over 50%

Yes

3. Silver

> 100 bugs

> 15 bugs

over 60%

Yes

4. Gold

> 150 Bugs

> 15 bugs

over 70%

Yes

5. Diamond

> 200 bugs

> 20 bugs

over 75%

Yes

Process

  • Testers will automatically be assigned to the level that is appropriate for them according to their performance of the criteria.

  • Greenhorn testers will by default be included in the Copper level.

  • Testers who upgrade or downgrade their level during participation in any test cycle will see the benefits/effects of their new level from the next test cycle they accept.

Benefits

Each level offers additional benefits to testers, with lower-level benefits retained as testers progress. Some of the amazing benefits included are:

Level

Guaranteed benefit

Potential benefit

1. Copper

  • No guaranteed benefits

  • Eligibility for a mentoring program

  • Eligibility for VPN subscription giveaways

  • Becoming part of the freelance QA Crowd to test new features in the tester interface, and much more!

2. Bronze

  • Flexible device selection during testing after 50% of the test elapsed

  • Joining more than 2 test cycles at the same time

  • Eligibility for a mentoring program

  • Additional customer test opportunities

  • Becoming part of the freelance QA Crowd to test new features in the tester interface, and much more!

3. Silver

  • 3 guaranteed seats in the test cycles

  • Flexible device selection during testing after 50% of the test elapsed

  • Joining more than 2 test cycles at the same time

  • Eligibility for a mentoring program

  • Additional customer test opportunities

  • Eligibility for device reimbursement programs

  • Becoming part of the freelance QA Crowd to test new features in the tester interface, and much more!

4. Gold

  • 3 guaranteed seats in the test cycles

  • Flexible device selection during testing after 50% of the test elapsed

  • Joining more than 2 test cycles at the same time

  • Eligibility for a mentoring program

  • Additional customer test opportunities

  • Eligibility for device reimbursement programs and course reimbursement programs

  • Becoming part of the freelance QA Crowd to test new features in the tester interface, and much more!

5. Diamond

  • 10% higher bug payout

  • 3 guaranteed seats in the test cycles

  • Flexible device selection during testing after 50% of the test elapsed

  • Joining more than 2 test cycles at the same time

  • Eligibility for a mentoring program

  • Additional customer test opportunities

  • Access to Sales (High Paid to attract New Clients) tests

  • Eligibility for device reimbursement programs and course reimbursement programs

  • Becoming part of the freelance QA Crowd to test new features in the tester interface, and much more!

Note: Not all potential benefits are displayed in the table above.

Testers located in Level 1: Copper can join only 2 running test cycles at the same time. In order to join any other cycle, you will need to quit one of the 2 tests and free the seat. Afterward, you will be able to join other cycles.

Remember: The eligibility for certain benefits means that the tester belongs to the crowd that will be taken into consideration when it comes for instance to reimbursement programs or freelance Community positions.

Tester Level Visuals

In conjunction with implementing the new Tester Level system, we've introduced aesthetically appealing visual insignias denoting different Tester Levels. These visual badges and icons will prominently display on the tester's avatar, within their profile, and across associated areas, as discernible markers of their testing proficiency and progression.

The tester profile page:


The tester profile viewed as a visitor:

In-Level Ranking

Concurrently with the implementation of visual indicators, we've introduced the 'In-Level Ranking' feature, empowering testers to track and compare their performance among peers within the same Tester Level. This innovative tool is accessible through the 'Tester Ranking' section within the Tester Dashboard, providing a means for testers to track their progress and standing relative to others at their level.

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