Wow moments in the software testing essentials course
19 Jun 2026
In this moment:
Ady Stokes
Gary Hawkes
I remember something Ady said is that you can always learn something new from training courses at any level. I've got 2 ISTQB foundations certs and after achieving those 15 years ago, I've not really been interested in doing anymore after the flat response I had from recruiters. However, knowing the approach of the MoTaverse to certifications and feeling Ady's inspiration, I thought I'd just go for the testing essentials cert out of sheer curiosity. It is brilliant!! There are so many gems that once I'm done I'm going to re-read the material to pluck out some of those learnings on where I can apply them, before I go for the exam. The course is bigger than just getting a badge, there is real value in there.
To give you one learning right now, I'm on module 6 lesson 3 on techniques for risk analysis. Why did I not know about the Nightmare headlines game?! What a fantastic technique! 👏
It needs a selfie to explain my feelings...even if I have a fan spinning on my head 😬
To give you one learning right now, I'm on module 6 lesson 3 on techniques for risk analysis. Why did I not know about the Nightmare headlines game?! What a fantastic technique! 👏
It needs a selfie to explain my feelings...even if I have a fan spinning on my head 😬
Gary Hawkes
Head of Engineering
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Software QA Lead and tester who loves to see people grow, processes continuously improve and help organisations understand and support Quality Engineering. Recently promoted to Head of Engineering (Jul 2026).
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Nataliia Burmei
I postponed STEQ and QTEC for too long. Need to increase priority. Thanks for reminder.
Rahul Parwal
Go Go Go - Nataliia
Ady Stokes
Glad I inspired you, and the certificate is truly brilliant
Simon Tomes
Wonderful!
And I do love the nightmare headlines game. 😮🤩
I wish for every testing and quality professional to experience STEC. It's a joyful treasure trove of knowledge and experience.
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