Frequent questions
Who are the trainers?
- Skill Up trainers are experienced programmers working in large companies. With over 5 years of experience in the IT industry, passionate about education, eager to help you outdo yourself every day.
How are the courses conducted?
- The interactive sessions take place exclusively online, two or three times a week, from 18:30.
- Courses can be during the week or on weekends.
How are the courses structured?
- The courses and teaching methods are focused on exactly what you will need to succeed in this profession.
- The teaching process is practice-oriented, teamwork, soft skills development and interview preparation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, on the acquisition of fundamental software programming skills and on the development of soft skills through examples and practical exercises.
Who can attend the course?
- Almost anyone can attend the course, regardless of previous studies. The most important skills in this case are personal motivation and ambition.
- The courses are designed even for those who have had nothing to do with programming so far.
What are the steps to enroll in the course?
- The first step is to apply for one of the courses.
- An online assessment test follows, after which you will be ADMITTED or redirected to additional study materials.
- The registration process ends with an online discussion with one of our trainers.
What is the online discussion about?
- In the discussion, we talk about your professional and educational past, following the following aspects:
Identifying skills and competencies that are compatible with the requirements of the IT environment. - English language skills - minimum level B1 required for promotion.
- We make recommendations for the best course for you.
What equipment do I need?
- Stable internet connection.
- Laptop or desktop
- Min: 4GB RAM, 20GB free HDD, 1600 GHz I3 CPU
- Recommended: 8GB, 40GB free SSD, I5 2000 GHz CPU
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releases/2019/system-requirements
- Webcam (optional).
- Headphones with microphone.
- recommended 2 monitors (or a monitor and a TV connected by HDMI cable).
Do I get help with hiring?
- We collaborate with over 100 partner companies.
- We help you with your resume.
- Preparing for the technical interview.
- Creating a portfolio of projects, through which the acquired knowledge can be proven.
- Internship programs.
- Constant support in getting a job by recommending the candidate for interviews in specialized companies.
How are the courses conducted?
- The interactive sessions take place exclusively online, two or three times a week, from 18:30.
- Courses can be during the week or on weekends.
Will I have to study at home?
Yes, we recommend individual study for at least one hour a day.
- But the more time devoted to individual study, the more visible will be the progress in acquiring new knowledge.
What if I don't have the basic knowledge?
- In order to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for those who want to pursue a career in IT, we recommend to students, those who have no experience in the field, the program of Introduction to IT .
- In this educational program dedicated to beginners, each participant can find out what he likes, so that later he can go very specifically to that area by subsequently accessing a training program.
- The educational program of Introduction to IT helps you get started on this path from scratch and represents the perfect premise for further specialization.
Are Discounts Granted?
We grant the following discounts, applicable to the total value of the course:
- 10% discount on the total cost of the course if you pay for the course 10 days before the start of the course.
- For each recommended friend who completes our courses, both you and your friend receive a 5% discount - the discount applies after the friend pays for the course.
- Did you take one of the SkillUp courses? You get a 5% discount for the next course.
How much does it cost?
- The cost of participating in one of the Skill Up courses is 270 euros per month (~ 12 euros / hour) for Standard modules, and 350 euros per month (~ 10 euros / hour) for Intensive modules.
- Example of calculating discounts:
- You took the first course, you liked it, you recommend 2 friends
- Your friends will receive every 5% discount on the course they take, you will receive 5% + 5% = 10%
- You follow one of the Standard modules you will choose to pay at the beginning of the course and being the second course in total you will have a discount of 10% + 10% + 5% = 25%, so a cost of 270-25% = ~ 200 euros per month.
Do I receive a graduation certificate / diploma?
- Yes, upon successful completion of any educational course in the Skill Up offer, you will receive a certificate of participation issued by Skill Up.
- The certificate issued is awarded on the basis of periodic / final evaluations. The final assessment consists of a test to verify knowledge and / or a project, which will be presented to trainers and colleagues, depending on the discipline studied.
- Our collaboration with employing companies focuses on creating trained people and not on creating people with paper diplomas.
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