STEC is more than a testing certificate. It's community-in-action.

10 Sep 2025

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A website interface displaying a "Community Star" profile for Beth Marshall, a Senior Quality Engineer, alongside a comment from Lynda Hughes praising a course on software testing.
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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. 🤩
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. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.

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