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Searching for "BCS" in my photo app, I stumbled across this. What a blast from the past. I got ISEB certified (now ISTQB) in 2004. How times have changed!

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This week in Testing - Another great episode where we had talk about the upcoming Test Bash -2025 preparations, suggestions about how to recognise people. Little bit talk about shifting focus tow...

Discussions and talks about upcoming Test Bash preparations and few bits around focus towards AI now a days - TWiT - episode 101

This week in Testing - Another great episode where we had talk about the upcoming Test Bash -2025 preparations, suggestions about how to recognise people. Little bit talk about shifting focus tow...

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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...

Thank you for co-hosting TWiT. You and Demi make a great co-hosting pair! 

TestBash: AI OK - Ep 101

The community discuss their excitement for TestBash and the value of community support. And ask, is there too much focus on AI right now?

How I feel AI is being pushed right now from certain quarters, encouraging blind faith and an abdication of responsibility

A short video from the 16th Meetup of Ministry of Testing Athens, featuring Emily O'Connor, Angie Jones, and Ema Zyka

We've pulled together a TestBash MoTebook (with Google Docs) to help you understand what you can expect to learn from each session at TestBash, but it's more than that! It's a tool to take notes...

I took this photo of SpaceSeagull and it seemed like a great writing prompt to say 20 things about TestBash. 1. It was started because I was jealous of design conferences having all the fun, I t...

Is your company tracking your AI usage? - Ep 100

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

On stage at This Week in Testing. Woop! Woop! 

🎉 Thank you for co-hosting today's This Week in Testing. Thanks for hanging in there with the technical difficulties at the start. 

Gain tips to overcome nerves and ask questions that inspire creativity and problem-solving

Find out how to win a TestBash ticket. Plus, discover highlights of exciting things happening in the MoTaverse.

A guide to getting started in software testing

Bonjour testeur.

"This is soo cool! Love it!"

Great new background for work calls 😄🪲

One of the things I've been doing more of recently is talking to quality people in the MoTaverse. A spark emerges every time I speak to someone. It makes me realise I should have been doing this mo...

I wrote my first blog 6 years ago, half hearted and unshared...just in case people read it. Thanks to the Motaverse for giving me the confidence in putting myself out there, I decided to revamp ...

"Bug congrats Gary! I love the title! I don’t know you in person YET (though I feel like I do a little), but I’m sure it suits you perfectly! You can count on me to be a regular reader ^^ "

Towards the end of their conversation, Gary and Rosie touch on the concept of caring. Rosie comments that as long as we care, we will improve the quality of what we're building. Gary goes on to amp...

Members of the MoTaverse often surprise themselves. "Why on earth would anyone wanna bother listening to me?" A common reflection and understandable. It's ok, the MoTaverse community have got y...

Find out what’s really behind testing hires that fail (hint: it’s rarely because the tester couldn’t handle the job!)

Thinking about data for your quality testing needs? Here are 20 tools to help you. 1. Curiosity: AI-powered. End-to-end...

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.

I was creating some Glossary images yesterday and I made a huge revelation. Is the Checklister Bug's father?

"Do wa have a winner yet?!"

I like what Joel says here. We can talk about 'best' or 'good' practice. Or good ideas on how to do things. Yes it's probably better to test early, to shift-left, to build-quality in from day...

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"Wow! I'm really impressed! He didn't tell us about this hidden skill "

Rug tufting is a serious business!!! A real artist at work here crafting Bug 👏🏽

How to test a stage 99 times over - Ep 99

Celebrate 99 episodes of community connection, hear co-hosts reflect on what they've learned, and get inspired to take the stage yourself.

"Thx Preeti for the picture! I totally forgot to take one ^^' Thank you for joining us on this special occasion "

"Thanks for joining us Maithilee! Nice photo :D It's all about perspective ;)"

Such a wonderful episode—listening to the stories of the co-hosts and their journeys was truly inspiring. It’s a reminder that small steps can lead to big changes. Grateful to be part of such a str...

It's always been amazing to listen to people who come on stage and share their ideas and thoughts in each twit episode. But today's episode was special as it was 99th episode. It was great to see s...