STEC is more than a testing certificate. It's community-in-action.
10 Sep 2025
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Beth Marshall
Lynda Hughes
Spotted this on our activity feed. It instantly brought a smile to my face.
Lynda Hughes awards Beth Marshall a community star for her contributions to the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC).
STEC is more than just a testing certificate. It's a way to build connections and appreciation for fellow community members. It's a way to learn together, to build a portfolio that not only demonstrates essential testing skills but also demonstrates powerful community skills. These community skills are far-reaching and long-lasting.
Thank you, Lynda, for showing how it's done. 🤩
Lynda Hughes awards Beth Marshall a community star for her contributions to the Software Testing Essentials Certificate (STEC).
STEC is more than just a testing certificate. It's a way to build connections and appreciation for fellow community members. It's a way to learn together, to build a portfolio that not only demonstrates essential testing skills but also demonstrates powerful community skills. These community skills are far-reaching and long-lasting.
Thank you, Lynda, for showing how it's done. 🤩
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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