Changing professions and transitioning to IT remain one of the options for career reboot for Ukrainians in 2026. Educational platforms offer programs for people without technical experience, online formats, mentoring support, and assistance in finding the first job. Stars About War reports on this.
The ranking includes five educational platforms that differ in format, intensity, and approach to learning. When choosing, it is important to consider not only the cost of the course but also the number of practical classes, the relevance of the program, mentor support, and career opportunities after graduation.
1. ITSTEP Academy
ITSTEP has been operating for over 20 years and offers training for both beginners and those looking to change professions. Directions include Front-end, Python, Java, UI/UX design, testing, cybersecurity, and game development. Training can be done online, offline, or in a blended format, including in the evenings and on weekends. Among the advantages of the academy, the authors of the ranking highlight practical tasks, portfolio creation, internships, and career support in preparing resumes and passing interviews.
2. Prometheus
Prometheus is particularly suitable for those who want to try IT without significant initial costs. The Ukrainian online platform has free and paid programs in Python, Front-end, Java, SQL, machine learning, and other fields. Training is conducted remotely, and some courses can be taken at one's own pace. Among the advantages of the platform is also collaboration with Ukrainian universities and IT companies, practical tasks, and the opportunity to receive a certificate.
3. GoIT
GoIT is primarily focused on people who want to acquire a new profession and enter the job market. The school offers Full-time and Part-time training, classes with mentors, homework checks, and practice. Programs cover HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Git, testing, and other technologies. A special emphasis is placed on employment: students are helped to create portfolios, prepare for technical interviews, and use the school’s career tools.
4. DAN.IT Education
DAN.IT Education has been operating in Ukraine since 2017 and focuses on training in conditions similar to a real IT team environment. Students participate in team projects, and available fields include Fullstack, QA, UI/UX, DevOps, and Data Analytics. Training can be conducted in Full-time or Part-time formats. An advantage of the school is a significant portion of practical work, interaction with mentors, and career preparation that includes creating CVs and LinkedIn profiles, interview training, and job searching.
5. Mate Academy
Mate Academy specializes in preparing people without prior technical experience and offers programs in Fullstack development, QA, UI/UX, and other fields. Both intensive Full-time and more flexible Part-time formats are available. The training involves a lot of practice, code reviews, working with mentors, and interview preparation. One of the school’s features is the payment model after employment under relevant programs, allowing students to start preparing for a new profession without full upfront payment for the course.
Choosing an IT course depends on the starting level, available time, and financial capabilities. ITSTEP focuses on a wide variety of fields and formats, Prometheus allows starting with accessible online courses, while GoIT, DAN.IT, and Mate Academy focus significantly on practice and preparation for entering the job market.
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