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IT Fundamentals for Switchers | EPAM/Upskill Me

Striving to gain market-oriented knowledge and skills to jumpstart your career in IT? Apply for this program and shape your professional path with EPAM experts.
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English, Ukrainian
Format
Online
Level
Basic
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EPAM UpSkill Me is a new unique project at EPAM University. It was created exclusively for Ukrainians who want to learn the fundamentals of IT and gain experience in software development, regardless of whether they have prior IT experience.

THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 2 MODULES:

Module 1: Includes 120 hours of self-paced video training in English on a dedicated platform and weekly live sessions with experts who will comment on the assignments and answer participants' questions in Ukrainian. At this stage, you can learn the basics of IT, which are required for any IT profession: IT fundamentals, computer science, computer engineering.

After successfully passing the final test, all participants will receive a certificate and will be able to progress to the next stage of training and choose one of the IT professions.

Module 2: starts in July 2022 and lasts 6-8 weeks, depending on specialization. Participants will be able to delve into one of the following areas: Java, .NET, Test Automation, Cloud & DevOps, Front-End, Business Analysis (for BA, the minimum level of English is C1). The module consists of interactive content in English alongside workshops and Q&A sessions with trainers and mentors in Ukrainian.

The number of places in groups in the second module may be limited, so the selection will be based on tests in the relevant specialization.

ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS:

  • End of registration: April 22th, 11:00pm
  • Start of program: participants will have access to the training platform immediately after registration. First modules on the platform will be available from April 19. Participants can start their studies immediately or after an introductory session with our mentors and tutors, which will take place on April 27.
  • Duration: Module 1: 8 weeks of mentoring support, Module 2: 6-8 weeks, depending on chosen specialization.
  • Format: self-study via educational videos combined with weekly live online sessions with experts to track the progress and answer participants’ questions.
  • Language: educational content is available in English, live sessions with mentors and experts will be held in Ukrainian.
  • Cost: free.
  • Audience: Ukrainians who are interested in mastering one of IT professions. There are no geographical, age, background or other restrictions for participating the program.

BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE:

  • You can study at a comfortable pace and convenient time.
  • This is a basic course for candidates with no prior IT experience and background.
  • You can build-up a strong basis for further development in IT industry.
  • There are no geographical limitations - you can join us and study from anywhere across the globe.
  • We provide only high-quality content relevant to the current state of IT industry. This program has been developed by EPAM experts from different countries, and a team of Ukrainian-speaking mentors will assist students in navigating the learning process.
What is required for training:
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Anyone can try their hand at IT in this program, you do not need to pass tests, interviews or any other selection stages to get started. Just register, log on to the platform and start learning.

Recommended level of English for comfortable learning - B1 (you can check your level immediately after registering on the portal, it will not affect your enrollment or training).

Useful links

To improve your English level you can view a variety of materials for different levels - English Self-Study Materials

Look for more useful materials, tips and links for self-training in our social networks:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/epamuniversityprograms

Telegram - https://t.me/epamuniprogua

What will you learn?

1. Welcome to IT Fundamentals

2. IT Fundamentals - Basics of Computer Science

  • Computer Hardware Basics
  • Data Representation & Computer Architecture
  • Formal Languages
  • Operating Systems (Optional)
  • Network and Protocols Databases
  • Security
  • Productivity Tools

3. IT Fundamentals - Basics of Programming

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Data Types
  • Operators, Expressions
  • Basic Statements in Programming
  • Algorithm Design and Modern Software Development Process Models
  • Functions
  • Structured Types/Dynamic Data Structures
  • Sorting Methods
  • Files
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

4. Version Control with Git

  • Version Control concept
  • Download, install and configure git
  • GitHub
  • Git graphical tools
  • Git internals
  • Undoing changes
  • Branching and merge
  • Tags
  • Stash
  • Remotes
  • Branching strategies
  • Extras
  • Practical tasks

5. IT Fundamentals - Math for IT

  • Functions
  • Composition of Functions
  • Matrices and Operations
  • Big O Notation
  • Recursive Functions
  • Introduction to Probability Theory
  • Combinatorics
  • Graph Theory (Optional)

6. Data & Analytics. Introduction to SQL [Optional]

  • Database Basics
  • SQL Foundation
  • SQL for Analysis

7. Software Development Methodologies

  • High-level overview
  • Waterfall
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Extreme Programming
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Behaviour-Driven Development
  • Summary & Extras

8. Front End Basics

  • HTML Essential
  • CSS Essential
  • JS Essential

9. Cloud Overview

  • Cloud Core Concepts
  • Cloud Service Models
  • Cloud Ownership
  • Public Cloud Platforms Overview

Final Test



After successfully passing the final test, participants will be able to move on to the next stage and choose one of the specializations: Java, .Net, Software Testing, Cloud & DevOps, Business Analysis. ERAM mentors, experts and volunteers will help participants start from scratch in one of the IT professions and within 2-3 months gain the knowledge and skills needed to start in the chosen direction. The number of places in the group in the second module may be limited, so the selection will be based on tests in the relevant specialization.

How to get started?
  1. Register for this program on the training portal.
  2. Register on the platform to start your education. The link will be sent to your email after registration.
  3. Check your e-mail for invitations to sessions with mentors and a group chat for participants of this program.
IT Fundamentals for Switchers | EPAM/Upskill Me
Ongoing
Training · Online
English, Ukrainian
Basic
Ukraine
Registration closed
Free
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