Organising project phases

I usually do ALPHA review with the SME group -- usually managers and experts from target audience groups -- to check the content (is it applicable to all regions, departments, etc.), are we targeting the right issues the right way, is it correct, is grammar/syntax all right, etc. For that I use Review360. Everyone can see the comments. Since we are large organization that grew very fast, very often this leads to numerous discussions about processes and unification. (Which I welcome!)

Then, once all is ironed out I have the Lead SME/Content Owner review the slide deck (Word document for Storyline) or Review site for Rise (I do not like the PDF document that gets generated from Rise). 

Once all good, I place the course to our LMS and run BETA testing. Depending on the course, I can have anywhere from 3-5 people (for some small courses) to 10-12 people for courses that go to 35k employees. This time, I prepare an email what to look for (functionality, navigation, score/completion tracking, ability to complete the quiz with information provided), email them a form with things to note/check (and provide feedback on) and columns for "as is/image" to "what should be changed". Once all Beta forms are in, I review with the SME to make sure content-related changes should be applied.

It's a process... but I'd rather spend time up-front and have flawless course then have hiccups once over 30,000 employees are enrolled in the course and get stuck.