The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering

Jan 15, 2026

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A quote by Kat Obring on a purple space-themed background: "The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering, I think, is that confidence builds through action, not through certainty. Your job isn't primarily finding bugs. It is about influencing decisions. And you don't need permission to start improving things. All you need is clarity." The image features the Ministry of Testing's MoTaverse logo and a small cartoon bug in a UFO.
In this memory: Kat Obring

I've just reviewed Module 3, Lesson 3 of the Software Quality Engineering Certificate (SQEC).

Kat Obring says the following:

"The single most important lesson for someone new to quality engineering, I think, is that confidence builds through action, not through certainty. Your job isn't primarily finding bugs. It is about influencing decisions. And you don't need permission to start improving things. All you need is clarity."

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Simon Tomes
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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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. πŸŽ“ MoT-STEC qualified.
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