Igniting careers in remote software testing—with purpose and passion. One person at a time.

The program is 10 weeks long. It runs from April 1 to June 7, 2024.

Since this program is based on an application and selection process, the timeline is as follows:

• Application Intake: February 12 to March 8, 2024.
• Participant interviews: March 18 to March 22, 2024.
• Acceptance Letter: March 26, 2024 (we will send you an email)
• Program Duration:  10 weeks from April 1 to June 7, 2024.

Yes, Testlio Ignite is free. Participants are given scholarships (via grants) to participate.

Yes, you will get a weekly grant that will support some of your financial needs while going through the program.

The weekly scholarship grant will be based on geographical location and other factors. We expect that it will range between $150 and $200 per week.

We do not provide healthcare or other benefits. However, we will work with you to ensure that you have the hardware, broadband connection, and other resources that you need to be successful in the program.

No. We intentionally don’t perform background checks for this program. We actively encourage people with a criminal record to apply.

No. Testlio Ignite is 100% remote and online. You can participate from anywhere in eligible countries that are between Eastern European time zones and Latin America time zones.

Ideally, you should have at least one modern smartphone/mobile device and one laptop/desktop device. However, if you are unsure about your device, and are interested in the program, we still encourage you to apply.

Yes. Because this is a 100% remote and online program, you must have a dependable broadband connection. If you are challenged economically to afford a fast, consistent connection, please let us know. If dependable broadband is not available in your area, unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate you.

This is not a job placement opportunity. However, upon graduation, you may be invited to join the Testlio Network as a freelancer. You may also be asked to become a part-time or full-time contractor with Testlio.

You are free to leave the program before graduation. Testlio Ignite does not force students to stay for the duration of the program. However, scholarship grants will also stop at the moment of departure.

The process is as follows:

• Applying to the Testlio Ignite program is a two-step process: (1) Apply through the Testlio website, and (2) participate in a 1-on-1 video conference interview if selected as a finalist. Application acceptance runs from Mar. 26 – Mar. 29.
• Once accepted into the Ignite program, participants commit to 3 months of training that includes being on-boarded to the Testlio Platform and participating in weekly learning initiatives and meetings.
• After passing all checkpoints leading up to the end of the 3 month training period, participants graduate from the program with a certificate of completion.
• Post graduation, participants may have the opportunity to work with Testlio as a freelancer or contractor.

We review all written applications and then select a group of finalists based on a combination of their specific challenges, their reasons for applying, and their potential for program success. We interview all finalists to understand their motivation, circumstances, and potential Testlio Values alignment. After interviews, we select and notify successful participants. We anticipate interviewing 20-30 candidates for ~10 program slots.

The team at Testlio started Ignite in 2020 based on our desire to make a difference in the world. The 2024 program will be our 4th Ignite class. We are 100% funding this initiative with no expectations other than to do what feels right to us as a group of humans—and as a company.

Testlio is a venture capital-funded, high-growth, software and services company. We launched in 2013, have more than 190 full-time people, and have built a global network of more than 10K freelance software testers across 150 countries. We test apps for various well-known companies, such as Amazon, Apple, BBC, Manchester United, Microsoft, the NBA, PayPal, Sky, and Uber. For more information, please visit: https://testlio.com/about-us/