Nagarro, NASSCOM launch software testing training program for persons with autism

Digital engineering company Nagarro has launched a skill training platform for people with called autism and similar challenges, called TestPro in India. This platform will train candidates to become software testers and help them seek suitable employment. The program is already active in Austria. 

The platform is launched under the industry body NASSCOM’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative, in partnership with Action for Autism, a nonprofit and inclusive platform for the welfare of autistic persons and their families. Atypical Advantage, an organisation which helps persons with disabilities to generate economic livelihood, is also supporting the program. 

“Through this initiative, we aim to help people with autism gain financial independence and a sense of purpose, improve their self-identity, and support them in becoming contributing members of the community,” said Merry Barua, founder, Action for Autism. 

Action for Autism will be sourcing, screening and supporting candidates’ training, and Atypical Advantage will facilitate placement opportunities and give end-to-end support to corporates. Nagarro will be the primary training provider and will offer software testing certifications to the participants. Overseeing the entire program, NASSCOM’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative will share program insights and best practices related to the program with the broader industry 

“TestingPro is not just a platform for training individuals with autism and similar challenges to become skilled software testers, it is a testament to the power of inclusive innovation,” said Shruti Tandon, managing director (People Enablement, and Custodian of DE&I), Nagarro. 

Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most common developmental disabilities across the world. People with ASD most commonly have problems with social communication and interactions; they may display restricted and repetitive behaviours, and have different ways of learning and paying attention.