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Basics of Tech

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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Pricing
Free
Program start
Ongoing
Type
Training
Language
English
Format
Online
Level
Basic
Details

This course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in information technology, enabling you to make informed decisions about your future career path in IT.

From the Basics of Computer Science to an overview of Cloud and Web technologies, we have you covered. You'll progress from novice to confident beginner in IT while gaining clarity on where you want to focus your growth.

Hosted on the EPAM Learn educational platform, this program consists of video content and knowledge tests. It starts immediately upon registration on this page and has no fixed start or end dates, allowing participants to study at their own pace.

Registration for the course is open to everyone, as no practical experience or technical background is required. All that matters is your motivation and desire to acquire new knowledge.

What is required for training:
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  • Self-learning and self-discipline skills.
  • Analytical thinking and creativity in solving non-standard tasks.
  • Willingness to obtain new knowledge.
How to get started?
  1. Click the "Register" button on this page to create your profile and fill in all the required information
  2. Take a non-obligatory English level test. It will not affect your program enrollment but will highlight the areas for further improvement. The test will be available in your profile after you've completed the registration
  3. Get an email with the link to the program
  4. Start the course on EPAM Learn platform and enjoy your studies!
What will you learn?

This course is tailored for beginners without a technical background, aiming to equip them with basic knowledge essential for career advancement in IT. We will cover the Basics of Computer Science and introduce the version control system Git. Then, we will look at the differences between popular software development methodologies and explore the core concepts of cloud services and web technologies. Acquiring this knowledge will allow you to take the first steps in IT and proceed to more complex topics.

The program includes the following modules and topics:

Basic of Computer Science

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

Introduction to 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

Software Development Methodologies

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

Cloud Overview

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

Web Overview

  • Arrangement of the Internet
  • Basic web concepts
  • Structure of Web browsers
  • Web naming
  • Client-server interaction


Key advantages of the program
  • You can study at your own pace, anytime and from anywhere.
  • This is a free educational opportunity for anyone looking to take their first steps towards a future IT career.
  • The program comprises up-to-date, high-quality materials that reflect the current state of the IT industry.
  • EPAM experts from around the globe participated in creating the program to tailor it perfectly for beginners.
What is a self-paced program?

A self-paced course or program for self-study is a type of education delivery format that is designed to fit introductory level of knowledge or to be a part of more advanced and comprehensive learning trajectory.

This format adheres to the “start as soon as you register” rule: the course has no fixed start/end date. Participants progress along the entire learning curve at their own pace, taking into account advice on recommended milestones or educational module duration to make the learning process well-balanced and productive.

One of EPAM's primary strategic goals is to invest in shaping local engineering communities and opening up new career opportunities for a broad audience; hence, the EPAM education team delivers this format for those eager to commit their time and effort in education.

We strive to share high-quality, relevant knowledge, while also helping novices to gain necessary skills for the powerful start in IT industry. Completing a self-paced program does not guarantee an immediate transition to EPAM but allows to create an engineering skill foundation for those interested in future collaboration with the company.