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I'm STEC certified!
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I'm happy to share that I have successfully completed the course and passed the test for Software Testing Essentials (STEC). I wanted to be the first to be STEC Certified but someone else beat me t...
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Bug congrast on completing STEC!
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STEC STEC STEC - TWiT Episode 102
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Great episode where we had insights all about STEC - the lessons and topics as part of STEC.
More interestingly, I can't miss to mention the coincidence of matching our hosts name and the topic t...
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Tired of ISTQB? Take the STEC path! Ep 102
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Explore the making of STEC, hear behind-the-scenes stories from its creators, and celebrate how this new certificate challenges the old ISTQB path.
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Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts.
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Thanks for joining the stage during Episode 102 of This Week in Testing. Great to hear your take on STEC.
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"As I said in this weeks TWiT (29 Aug 2025) STEC is the most comprehensive training for a new tester in the world. It's content goes far beyond any other course or certificate and even the Software Testing Apprenticeship Level 4. "
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I’m coming from: near Skipton in West Yorkshire, UK
My role is: Programme Lead for Software Testing Apprenticeships for BPP University - School of Technology
I’d love to meet others who are i...
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Shine a light. The TORCH technique for exploratory testing helps quality professionals bring structure and freedom to their exploratory testing sessions.So what? Exploratory testing appears to hav...
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In January 2024, I embarked not only on my first job in a new career, but also on a level 4 apprenticeship as a Quality Engineer. Fast forward to June 2025 and I received the email I had been wait...
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There was a post on social media where people were asked to describe their job as poorly as possible. I said I basically click things and pester people with questions!
How would you describe you...
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Hello, my name is Scott Kenyon
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I’m coming from: near Skipton in West Yorkshire, UK
My role is: Programme Lead for Software Testing Apprenticeships for BPP University - School of Technology
I’d love to meet others who are i...
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Tools to help you with accessibility testing
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Level up your accessibility testing by finding out what these three tools do well and what they miss!
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STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 58 voices, and jam packed portfolio to show your growth
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Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete!
Looking back, my favourite part has been seeing so many community m...
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Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100
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Discover how testers are using MCP servers, debate the reality of mandatory AI tracking at work, and celebrate community milestones from STEC to new job wins
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Bug congrats on so many additions to the MoT Software Testing Glossary. Thanks for continuing to spread the knowledge!
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Thank you for going above and beyond in July 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you, as does the community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.
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I was creating some Glossary images yesterday and I made a huge revelation.
Is the Checklister Bug's father?
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Technical Documentation
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Definitions of Technical Documentation
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Linting
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Definitions of Linting
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Maintainability
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Definitions of Maintainability
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Continuous Learning
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Definitions of Continuous Learning
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Definitions of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
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HTTPS
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Definitions of HTTPS
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Foreign Key
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Definitions of Foreign Key
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Pseudo-localisation
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Definitions of Pseudo-localisation
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CI/CD Pipeline
Ady Stokes
Freelance Consultant
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MoT Ambassador. Currently semi-retired and freelancing. I am, amongst other things, a writer, speaker, and accessibility advocate. Leeds Chapter Lead. MoT Certs curator and article editor for WonderProxy. Testing wisdom, friendly, testing songs and poems. Great minds think differently. STEC and SQEC Certified. Struggling to write a book about testing mindsets and thinking's application in software development.
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