Prof2IT: Telegram Bots and Design Systems: What Skills Can Higher Education Teachers Gain Through Prof2IT?
IT ClusterIn the conditions of rapid technological changes, the role of education becomes especially important. If earlier the main goal of educational institutions was to impart theoretical knowledge to students, today the education system should provide students with practical skills that meet the requirements of the modern labour market.
Teachers, in turn, must be ready for this challenge. One of the important directions of improving the quality of education is improving the qualifications of teachers. This is where the Prof2IT project, initiated by the Kharkiv IT Cluster, which actively works to train teachers in modern IT tools and teaching approaches, comes to the rescue.
Why is it necessary to improve the qualifications of teachers?
- Speed of technological change
Modern technologies are developing rapidly. For students to have competitive skills, teachers must constantly improve their knowledge to deliver it in the most up-to-date form.
- Practical component
To prepare specialists who can successfully work in the modern labour market, it is important to integrate practical tools into the educational process. This helps students gain real experience with technology while still in their studies.
- Student motivation
When courses are built around practical tasks, using modern tools and real-world cases, it significantly increases students’ interest in learning and promotes more effective knowledge retention.
Prof2IT courses: how does it work?
The Prof2IT project is an educational initiative aimed at improving the qualifications of teachers in higher education institutions of Ukraine. Programs are created together with experts from leading IT companies, so they are based on real cases and advanced approaches in the industry. Two courses were held in the fall semester.
🤖 Course «Information Systems: From OOP to Telegram Bot»
The course covered important topics of object-oriented programming (OOP) and creating Telegram bots. During the course, 200 teachers gained up-to-date knowledge, with 50 of them actively participating in the lessons. It was a challenging course, requiring precise execution of tasks, effort, and time. Despite this, by the end of the program, 13 educators completed all the tasks, created their own Telegram bots, and received course completion certificates.
The course proved especially beneficial for university lecturers, as creating Telegram bots opens up new opportunities for automating educational processes, engaging with students, organizing learning activities, and integrating modern technologies into the curriculum.
The course speaker was Yevhen Chvertkov, Senior IT Consultant at Artjoker. Thanks to his professionalism, clear structure of the materials, and support during the training, participants were able to master complex topics and apply their knowledge in practice.
We thank Yevhen for his expertise and for creating an environment where every participant could fully unlock their potential!
🎓Course Participants’ Certificates
The course is available for independent study at the following link: take course
Please note: You can take the course independently without receiving a certificate, and homework will no longer be reviewed by the speaker.
For more details about the course and syllabus, visit: «Information Systems: From OOP to Telegram Bot»
🎨 Course «Design Systems: From Basics to Implementation»
This course was designed for IT instructors who wish to deepen their knowledge in the field of design systems and gain practical skills for implementing them in real-world projects. Participants learned the basics of design systems, worked with tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, and explored creating and integrating component libraries into workflows. A total of 96 participants were registered, and 35 actively participated in the classes. (?? received certificates of successful completion of the course).
The course helped university lecturers integrate modern approaches to design and interface development into their curricula, preparing students for real IT projects. They gained practical skills in working with popular tools, enabling them to create up-to-date materials for their classes.
The course speaker was Kateryna Kazachkova, Product and UX Designer. Thanks to her proficiency and clear presentation of the material, participants were able to easily grasp complex concepts and gain practical skills for creating effective design systems.
We thank Kateryna for her professionalism, quick responses to participants’ requests, and additional materials that helped improve the understanding of the course topics!
🎓Course Participants’ Certificates
The course is available for independent study at the following link: Take the course
Please note: You can take the course independently without receiving a certificate, and homework will no longer be reviewed by the speaker.
For more details about the course and syllabus, visit: «Design Systems: From Basics to Implementation»
🎓 Other Prof2IT Courses in 2024
- «Methods and Tools of Computational Mathematics with Python»
Speaker: Dmytro Yelchanynov, Insart company.
Take the course independently (separate group for self-study without homework review)
- «Project Management and Business Analysis Basics»
Speaker: Marina Altynnik, SOURCE iT company.
Take the course independently (separate group for self-study without homework review)
We express our sincere thanks to the DrivEd platform by PioGroup Software for their invaluable support in the implementation of educational projects by the Kharkiv IT Cluster! Your assistance is a significant contribution to the development of IT education in Ukraine.
Results and Perspectives
As part of the Prof2IT courses, over 300 educators from various regions of Ukraine have gained new knowledge and practical skills that they are already applying in their work. These courses not only allow instructors to enhance their knowledge but also have a significant impact on education in Ukraine. After completing the courses, instructors can implement new methodologies and IT tools into their curricula, providing students with more up-to-date and practical knowledge.
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How can companies join?
We invite IT companies to join the creation and delivery of new courses. This is a great opportunity to share your expertise, increase brand recognition, and make a meaningful contribution to the development of IT education in Ukraine. We, on our part, will provide full organizational support. Together, we can create a powerful platform for training and developing IT specialists!
For additional information: education3@it-kharkiv.com (Mariia Rudinska).
