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I've gone through Rahul's great 'Prompting for Testers' course a few times, but never completed the activities. So, I decided to do that, and it reminded me how good it was. Thank you for your amazing work. I know there's another awesome advanced one coming soon, and I can't wait!
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Amazing work crafting the multiple-choice questions for STEC. They are spot on!
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Great, understandable, brief and precise definition of "Quality Engineering" (https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary/quality-engineering).
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I’m STEC certified
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I've been involved in software testing for a while now. I have both ISTQB and Certified Agile Tester training certificates. I've also had the honour of creating the course concept and a significant...
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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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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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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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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
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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?
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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!
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Hello, my name is Scott Kenyon
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I’m coming from: near Skipton in West Yorkshire, UK
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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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Thank you for joining the stage during today's This Week in Testing. Woop! Woop!
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Thanks for starting lots of convos and for sharing things on the MoT Slack. It's much appreciated!
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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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Is the Checklister Bug's father?
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Technical Documentation
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