Is test automation a hard skill that pushes out the soft?

Test automation is a much sought-after skill, but is it at the cost of important soft skills?

Read the full story

Ministry of Testing is your one stop shop for all things software testing. It has everything you need, from resources, education, events, and a network to validate you are on the right track.

  • Unlock catalog of knowledge
  • On-demand Courses
  • Testing Trends
  • Community Slack
  • Open to Work
  • Network with leaders in the industry
Unlock Professional Membership
Ady Stokes
He / Him
Freelance IT and Accessibility Consultant
I'm a freelancer and accessibility advocate with 20 years in testing. I curate the Essentials Certificate STEC, edit articles and co-run the MoT Leeds. MoT Ambassador. Reach out for services.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Stay within OWASP & CWE image
Catch security flaws and stay within the most current standards. Try Jtest for free for 14 days!
Explore MoT
TestBash Brighton 2025 image
Wed, 1 Oct
On the 1st & 2nd of October, 2025 we'll be back to Brighton for another TestBash: the largest software testing conference in the UK
MoT Foundation Certificate in Test Automation
Unlock the essential skills to transition into Test Automation through interactive, community-driven learning, backed by industry expertise
This Week in Testing
Debrief the week in Testing via a community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and members of the community
Subscribe to our newsletter
We'll keep you up to date on all the testing trends.