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Education at BA

October 17, 2023

Future-proof your career with AI knowledge: we added an AI module to each course at Beetroot Academy

Starting a new career in a world continuously transformed by AI is a privilege. It has created an increasing demand for people to acquire new skills and, at the same time, the tools to keep up with the latest advancements. Our new AI module will teach you the basics of AI and how to increase your productivity by up to 70%, bringing greater value to your career, life, and personal growth.

Education at BA

October 9, 2023

Find your career in IT: 5 free self-study courses

We launched a free self-paced course in the spring of 2022 to lend a helping hand to Ukrainians who found themselves jobless due to the war. Since then, over 10,000 people have tried their hand at tech professions. We gathered their feedback and tailored the program to meet the needs of students and market demands. Here's what we've achieved together.

Success stories

October 3, 2023

“Courses are not a magic pill, but a decent start to a career in IT” — insights from a project management course graduate

Before the full-scale war in Ukraine, Pavlo worked as a sales consultant in Kharkiv but was forced, like many Ukrainians, to evacuate to another city. So Rivne became his new home, and his new profession, which he decided to build from scratch, was project management. Bohdan was "caught" by a post on Beetroot Academy's social media about the scholarship program and decided to apply.

September 26, 2023

Lifelong education: what is it?

Hey there, lifelong learner! Remember when you were a toddler, taking those wobbly first steps, or when you tried to ride a bike and got those first few scrapes? Back then, learning was as natural as breathing. Flash forward a few decades, and here you are, probably Googling things like "How to fix a leaky faucet" or "Best places to travel in spring." We never really stop learning, do we? Our quest for knowledge is as constant as our need for coffee on Monday mornings.

Education at BA

September 19, 2023

IT terminology: programmers' slang

Hello there, tech enthusiasts! Ever found yourself amidst a group of IT aficionados, and they suddenly burst into a language that seems a bit...alien? Fret not! We're here to decode the mystic chants of the tech realm, one term at a time. At Beetroot Academy, we firmly believe in making the tech world accessible and fun for everyone, whether you're a seasoned developer or just dipping your toes into this vast digital ocean.

August 31, 2023

‘That's what she said!’ and Other ways not to start your cover letter (The Office edition)

Picture this: You're in the Dunder Mifflin paper company's Scranton branch. Amidst all the pranks, conference room meetings, and, well, more pranks, there's a lesson to be learned - the importance of making a lasting first impression. Now, while we wouldn’t necessarily take relationship advice from Michael Scott, when it comes to job applications, ‘The Office’ gives us some of the best and worst examples.

August 15, 2023

The best Python books for beginners and professionals

Ah, Python! Not the snake, but the programming language that has woven its charm across beginners and pros alike. If programming languages had personalities, Python would be that friendly neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand, making your coding journey a tad bit simpler. Its rise in popularity isn't a fluke; its readable syntax and versatility have made it a beloved choice for many in web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and much more.

How to develop soft skills and find motivation?

Soft skills are universal social and psychological skills that do not depend on the profession but directly affect a person's professional success. They are opposed to hard skills, which are skills for each profession. Soft skills are difficult to assess personal qualities. For them, there is no quick and understandable way of formation. They are closely related to the level of development of emotional intelligence, unique qualities, and moral values of a person.

How to overcome impostor syndrome and boost self-confidence

Self-doubt is a common and quite natural phenomenon when you come to your first job or take on a new project. It manifests in self-doubt and the search for external approval, not allowing you to approve yourself well. Impostor syndrome is a form of self-doubt. This is when your confidence in your abilities is less than the opinion of others about your competence.

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How a dancer from Mariupol became a designer at an American company

Nataliia has been practicing modern dance since she was five years old, and at the age of 18, she started working as a choreographer. She is a business manager by education and, for a while owned her own coffee shop. However, her love of logic, her creativity, and the success stories of her friends in IT inspired her to change her profession and try her hand at UI/UX design. Now Nataliia is working in her new profession and mentoring Academy graduates at the same time.

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