You want to start a career in IT, but the words "encapsulation" or "SQL" don't mean anything to you yet. Everyone says you should be learning Python, but is it really something you enjoy? Join the marathon to gain basic programming knowledge, learn to think like a developer, and finally figure out which path to IT is yours.

MARATHON ADVANTAGES

Open to all Ukrainians regardless of age, place of residence, and previous experience.
Based on the most popular course for beginners from Harvard University: CS50. This course was the first step in IT for more than 3 million applicants worldwide.
Additional workshops and webinars on how teams work in a global IT company.
24/7 Discord access with participants: a place for your midnight questions, fun stickers and a chat with a mentor.
All materials and live sessions will be recorded, so you can learn at any time and rewatch them.

WHY SOFTSERVE IT ACADEMY

8 out of 10 graduates are hired to SoftServe

Mentors are highly skilled experienced professionals

Opportunity to become an intern on a real project

IT’S A MATCH FOR YOU IF

you don’t have any technical background or education, but want to start a career in IT
you can spend 6-18 hours per week learning

WHAT YOU GET AFTER THE MARATHON COMPLETION

If you complete the marathon and finish your own project, you are guaranteed to receive a certificate from SoftServe IT Academy.
The most successful students will have the opportunity for free internships on real projects and further employment at SoftServe.

MARATHON INFORMATION

This is an entry-level course that teaches you how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development. Languages include C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript plus CSS and HTML. Problem sets inspired by real-world domains of biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming.

MARATHON PLAN

During the week you will need to learn some theoretical info and do a practical task. Upon its completion, all participants gather for a live retrospective meeting, where the mentor explains the step-by-step process of dealing with this practical task.

Week 0: Scratch
Week 1: C
Week 2: Arrays
Week 3: Algorithms
Week 4: Memory
Week 5: Data Structures
Week 6: Python
Week 7: SQL
Week 8: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Week 9: Flask
Week 10: Emoji
Week 11: Final Project

FAQs

When will the marathon start?

As soon as you register, you will get access to the platform and can start learning. Retrospectives with mentors will begin on May 16.

What is the language of the marathon?

Most of the marathon materials are created in English, so basic English knowledge is required. Retrospectives and communication with a mentor or in chats are in Ukrainian.

What is the cost for participation?

This marathon is free for all Ukrainians.

What is important to have / know to participate in a marathon?

Internet access is required to take part in a marathon. You need to spend about 6-18 hours a week to successfully finish this marathon.