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Professional Computer Education: Software Development, Digital Graphics and Design, Networks and Cybersecurity
Description/achievement of initiative

Professional Education differs from conventional computer courses. In 2.5 years, students gain a solid theoretical basis and strong practical skills in a chosen specialty. Using professional tools, hands-on practice in cutting-edge projects with top-notch instructors, many students find they are ready to start working before graduation. There are 3 directions of courses: Software Development, Digital Graphics, and Design, Networks and Cybersecurity. IT STEP Computer Academy aims to support 18,542 students by end of 2020. It is expected that young women will include 35% of all students

Implementation methodologies

Students are educated in facilities of IT STEP Computer Academy by industry professionals in order to be employed after 2.5 years of education on middle positions in companies on software development on Java or C, web development, database management, game development, mobile app developer on Android, web designer, illustrator, digital photographer, interior designer, search engine optimization, 3D-modeler, 3D-animator, video editor, sound processing, network administrator, computer system engineer, network architect, cybersecurity specialist. IT STEP Computer Academy offers soft skills training, open day events with industry professionals, the final presentation of projects attended by industry representatives, STEP Career Centre long-life support. IT STEP Computer Academy educate students in skills that are demanded by companies of new industries.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

IT STEP Academy; Open International University of Human Development; Baku State Vocational Training Center for Industry and Innovations
Progress reports
Goal 4
Goal 8
1 / 2020
18,542 young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills
1 / 2020
6,490 young people benefitted from employment services, including job search assistance, job fairs and career counselling
In-kind contribution
IT STEP Academy is self-financed with tuition fees as the only revenue source.
Staff / Technical expertise
IT STEP Academy provides programs, technical platform and training turning industry professionals into high-value educators

Basic information
Time-frame: 2017-11-10 - 2020-11-09
Partners
IT STEP Academy; Open International University of Human Development; Baku State Vocational Training Center for Industry and Innovations
Countries
Contact information
Vitalii Varbanets, Chief Content & Innovations Officer, varbanets@itstep.org
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