ITSkills4U - Start a new career in IT

ITSkills4U is a program for Ukrainians interested in expanding their job opportunities in non-IT roles, switching to IT or advancing their IT career.

Free for Ukrainians

Developed by AWS, the program includes AWS Cloud training programs and certification, English and Polish language classes, mentorship, and access to job opportunities.

Start your journey today

Did you know?

There are currently 592,968 Cloud vacancies across IT and other sectors

What you get?

ITSkills4U is more than a training program for you.

Training aligned with your profile and career goals:

if you are interested to start your IT career in the fast-growing Cloud industry
If you are new to IT but with experience in other sectors (finance, sales, healthcare, etc.) and ready to expand your career with tech skills
if you are an IT professional looking to boost your Cloud career

Internationally recognized AWS certification that makes your CV stand out

Mentorship from AWS professionals

English and Polish language classes

Career webinars

Access to jobs from our 40+ Employment Partners

Join the program

ITSkills4U courses

If you have experience in non-IT sectors

Take the AWS Cloud Practitioner course. We will help you explore Cloud vacancies in Project Management, Business Analysis, Marketing, Sales or Financial Operations, etc. across different sectors.

If you want to start your career in IT

We will introduce you to Cloud technologies starting with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course.

If you want to take your IT career on another level

We will guide you through getting new skills and help become a certified AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer or AWS SysOps Administrator. Pick what suits you best.

Choose your course

No IT background needed

AWS Cloud Practitioner
Essentials

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IT background needed

Architecting
on AWS

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IT background needed

Developing
on AWS

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IT background needed

Systems Operations
on AWS

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IT background needed

Security Engineering
on AWS

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IT background needed

DevOps Engineering
on AWS

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Interested to learn more?

Join our AWS Discovery Day! This is a half-day event delivered online in Ukrainian language.

Register for the next one!

AWS re/Start courses

Join our special 3-month AWS re/Start workforce development training program. You will be trained for careers in the cloud and afterward connected to potential employers. No IT experience is needed.

To check whether you are eligible taking part in an AWS re/Start cohort close by where you are living, please read through the following questions:

Will your current standard of written and spoken English enable you to complete the training program and work in an environment that requires you to use English language?
Considering the country you are living in, are you confident that your local language ability is strong enough to follow a three-month training program and to work in a professional role in the country?
Do you have the right to work in your current country of residence?
Do you confirm that by enrolling in AWS re/Start you are committing to take part in a full-time program lasting 3 months?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these previous questions, we kindly encourage you to review upcoming cohort start dates and apply for a seat directly at a respective AWS re/Start collaborating organization.

Choose your learning journey

Select the training format that best matches your preferences and experience: attend online courses led by instructors, study online at your own pace with support from our mentors, or if you feel ready – apply for your voucher for a free AWS certification exam.

ITSkills4U step by step

1

5 minutes

Join the program

Explore the variety of AWS courses and fill out the form with your contact info.

2

30 minutes

Confirm your citizenship and English skills

You will receive the links to citizenship confirmation and English assessment test in your inbox.

3

1-8 hours

Self learning and assessment

Check out the self-learning guide and the link to the assessment test. Pass the test so we can reserve a seatspot for you in the instructor-led group.

4

5-8 days

ILT Training

Check the confirmation email with training course details. Join our Telegram chat channels for updates. Make sure you plan your time – you have to attend at least 70% of the sessions.

5

1 month

Prepare for the exam

Attend our exam preparation programs and Q&As with instructors where you will be doing practical tasks. Take the pre-certification assessment test and we will send you your free voucher for the AWS Certification exam (valid for 2 months).

6

2 hours

Take the exam and get certified

Once you pass the AWS Certification exam – stay with us! We will be sending you Cloud vacancies and we will invite you to job fairs. Also, you can continue studying with us to get prepared for other AWS Certifications.

1

5 minutes

Join the program

Register with your contact info.

2

10 minutes

Confirm your citizenship

You will receive the link to citizenship confirmation in your inbox. The program is open to citizens of Ukraine globally.

3

1 month

Self-paced courses

Explore the variety of AWS courses, language classes and webinars, and individual support from AWS professionals.

4

1 month

Prepare for the exam

Get the AWS exam guide, attend Q&A sessions with our instructors, gain practical experience in AWS Cloud by doing practical tasks with us. Take a mock exam at chosen level and get your voucher for a free AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification exam. Once you pass this exam you will automatically get 50% discount for Associate exam voucher (one or more).

5

2 hours

Take the exam and become certified

Once you pass the AWS Certification exam – stay with us! We will be sharing Cloud vacancies with you and invite you to job fairs. Also, you can continue studying with us to get prepared for other AWS Certifications.

1

5 minutes

Join the program

Fill out the form with your contact info

2

10 minutes

Confirm your citizenship

You will receive the links to citizenship confirmation. The program is open to citizens of Ukraine in every corner of the world.

3

1 month

Prepare for the exam

Attend our exam preparation programs and Q&A sessions with instructors, participate in AWS Immersion Days where you will be doing practical tasks to get hands-on skills in AWS Cloud. Take the pre-certification assessment and we will send you a free voucher for the AWS Certification exam which is valid for 2 months.

4

2 hours

Take the exam and become certified

Once you pass the AWS Certification exam – stay with us! We will be sending you Cloud vacancies and we will invite you to job fairs. Also, you can continue studying with us to get prepared for other AWS Certifications.

During the program you will also receive additional opportunities

Language classes

For all registered learners we offer online self-paced IT English and Polish courses developed by EPAM Systems Inc. and conversational clubs with AWS volunteers. English lessons run by a language school are available for graduates.

Exam preparation programs

You can attend sessions with AWS employees working with AWS Cloud – they will help you prepare for AWS exams via practical tasks and Q&A sessions.

Dedicated mentor

For the learners who decide to study on their own, we offer a dedicated mentor who will guide you on your study journey.

Career opportunities

You will have access to job offers by ITSkills4U employment partners. We will invite you to job fairs, interview readiness sessions, webinars on Cloud career and employment/freelance opportunities.

1-1 coaching

Learners who pass the AWS Certification exam will be invited to 1-1 sessions with AWS professionals focused on Cloud careers – this will help you gain a better understanding of your opportunities in the Cloud sector.

Language classes

For all registered learners we offer online self-paced IT English and Polish courses developed by EPAM Systems Inc. and conversational clubs with AWS volunteers. English lessons run by a language school are available for graduates.

Exam preparation programs

You can attend sessions with AWS employees working with AWS Cloud – they will help you prepare for AWS exams via practical tasks and Q&A sessions.

Dedicated mentor

For the learners who decide to study on their own, we offer a dedicated mentor who will guide you on your study journey.

Career opportunities

You will have access to job offers by ITSkills4U employment partners. We will invite you to job fairs, interview readiness sessions, webinars on Cloud career and employment/freelance opportunities.

1-1 coaching

Learners who pass the AWS Certification exam will be invited to 1-1 sessions with AWS professionals focused on Cloud careers – this will help you gain a better understanding of your opportunities in the Cloud sector.

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Frequently asked questions

ITSkills4U is a comprehensive program developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Ukrainian citizens who are interested in expanding their job opportunities in non-IT roles, switching to IT or advancing their IT career.

The program includes AWS cloud training programs and certification, language classes in English and Polish, career related webinars and mentorship, job fairs and access to job opportunities from our 40+ Employment Partners.

The Program is free for Ukrainians.

Every Ukrainian citizen who has reached the age of 18 and is motivated to learn new Cloud skills is eligible to apply for the program:

If you want to start in IT and get basic cloud-related knowledge
If you have experience in other non-IT sectors and want to add new cloud skills to advance your career
If you are the IT professional with the goal to get AWS cloud certification

NOTE, you will need to confirm your Ukrainian citizenship in order to join the program.

Not necessarily. We offer a number of the AWS cloud courses specifically designed for different skill levels for participants with no or basic IT experience and IT professionals.

If you want to start your career in IT and you are new to IT
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course will introduce you to Cloud technologies (no IT background or coding experience required).
If you have experience in non-IT sectors
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course will introduce you to Cloud technologies. Also we will help you explore Cloud vacancies in Project Management, Business Analysis, Marketing, Sales or Financial Operations, etc., across different sectors.
If you want advance your IT career with AWS, you can opt for:
– Architecting on AWS
– Developing on AWS
– Systems Operations on AWS

Become part of the program!

Start your new professional journey by completing a simple questionnaire.

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Meet our trainers

CloudTeam is one of the leading IT training companies in Poland specializing in Cloud Computing, both in the field of consulting and training services. Operating throughout Poland and virtually, it provides authorized Amazon Web Services training for CIOs, architects, system operators, developers and other professionals.

EPAM Systems Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) is a leading global digital transformation services and product engineering company. EPAM has joined the AWS Authorized Training Partner Program to deliver AWS Cloud Skills training for Ukrainians interested in switching to IT, advancing their IT career or learning tech skills to expand their career in other sectors.

Future Collars, an AWS Authorized Training Partner, is an innovative Programming School for those wishing to enter the IT world, as well as a Digital Competences School for those working in other fields or positions, where technology is becoming an everyday tool. We prepare employees for the future of work with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Architecting on AWS courses.

Michał Karski

Head of Cloud

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Cloud Architect

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Our proud and certified graduates

Kostiantyn Bondarenko

I’m glad I had an opportunity to participate in this great program. Not only did it help me understand more about cloud computing, its inner workings but it also helped me get certified. I highly recommend ITSkills4U to everyone who wants to learn more about the cloud and get the valuable certfication!

Anna Malanchuk

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity ITSkills4U has given me. As a person with a medical background, I found it so overwhelming to enter the tech industry. But your program made me realise it is possible and I am truly inspired to continue my journey!

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ITSkills4U Employment Partners

Increase your employment opportunities with a variety of some of the top IT companies and banks globally. Our employment partners are waiting for your CVs. Please state in the CV that you have completed the ITSkills4U course.

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