This course is an alternative to university.
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1.5 years to a profession instead of 4-5 years of university theory
Learning is built on real projects and mentorship from industry practitioners. No unnecessary subjects or dry theory. A flexible schedule makes it easy to combine classes even with work.
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We teach the way companies actually work
The full workflow of a cybersecurity specialist: from reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery to building infrastructure, incident response and creating security architecture with the help of artificial intelligence.
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The program meets market demands
The curriculum is created together with IT industry experts and focused on the real requirements of companies hiring cybersecurity specialists. The goal is not a diploma, but readiness to work.
30%
of students get their first offer while still studying.
70%
practice + a portfolio that proves your skills at the interview.
Who the course is for
For beginners and those who want to change careers
Step by step you will grasp the basics of cybersecurity, learn how cyber threats work and how to use modern tools to protect systems and data.
For those who want to upskill
If you already work in IT or have basic cybersecurity knowledge, the course will help improve your skills. You will learn to protect systems more effectively, work with modern cyber-defense tools and stay a competitive specialist in a fast-growing field.
Course program
Reconnaissance, privacy and web security
OSINT та цифрова аналітика: 4 Topics
- Робота з AI в контексті кібербезпеки
- Аналіз відкритих джерел
- Деанонімізація
- Оцінка цифрового сліду
Кар'єра та практика (OSINT): 2 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі Recon Analyst
- Практичний проєкт — аналіз відкритих даних про компанію
Веб-хакінг та пошук вразливостей: 4 Topics
- Python
- SQL
- Безпека вебзастосунків
- Застосування AI для легального пошуку вразливостей
Кар'єра та практика (Веб-хакінг): 3 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі Web Security Analyst / Junior Hacker
- Практичний проєкт — атака на вебзастосунок
- Формування звіту (bug bounty report)
Технології та стек: 7 topics
- Python
- SQL
- OSINT-інструменти
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- AI-асистенти
- Prompt-інструменти
Infrastructure and offensive security
Керування ІТ-інфраструктурою: 3 Topics
- Адміністрування Linux (базовий та поглиблений рівні)
- Мережеві технології
- Розгортання хмарної інфраструктури AWS
Кар'єра та практика (Інфраструктура): 2 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі System Operator
- Практичний проєкт — розгортання ІТ-інфраструктури компанії
Red Team (тестування на проникнення): 3 Topics
- Соціальна інженерія
- Інфраструктурні атаки
- Пентестинг
Кар'єра та практика (Red Team): 2 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі Pentester / Red Teamer
- Практичний проєкт — комплексна атака на інфраструктуру компанії
Технології та стек: 5 topics
- Linux
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- AI як CLI-помічник
Defense, investigation and security architecture
Blue Team (реагування та розслідування): 4 Topics
- Аналіз шкідливого ПЗ
- Робота з логами
- Цифрова форензика
- Виявлення загроз за допомогою AI-аналітики
Кар'єра та практика (Blue Team): 2 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі SOC Analyst / Threat Hunter
- Практичний проєкт — розслідування кібератаки на компанію
Архітектура кібербезпеки: 4 Topics
- Проєктування захищеної архітектури
- Хмарна безпека
- Безпека AI-систем
- Автоматизація захисту за допомогою AI-агентів
Кар'єра та практика (Архітектура): 2 Topics
- Підготовка до ролі AI Security Architect
- Практичний проєкт — створення SOC (центру моніторингу) та AI-захисту компанії
Технології та стек: 5 topics
- SIEM
- Wireshark
- Аналіз логів
- Хмарні сервіси безпеки AWS
- Побудова власних AI-агентів
52 Topics
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Benefits:
- 60+ hands-on projects in your portfolio
- Earning international Cisco and AWS certificates as you study
- Mastering six cybersecurity career roles from Recon Analyst to AI Security Architect
After the course, your resume will look like this:
Dmitry
AI Security Architect / Cybersecurity Specialist.
Skills
- I conduct open-source reconnaissance (OSINT), analyze the digital footprint and ensure full confidentiality.
- I audit, analyze and test the security of web applications (Web Security) and produce vulnerability reports.
- I administer Linux operating systems, configure networking technologies and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure.
- I perform penetration testing, apply social engineering techniques and use artificial intelligence as an assistant and co-attacker.
- I respond to information security incidents, perform forensics, analyze logs via SIEM and network traffic with Wireshark.
- I design secure architecture, create my own AI defense agents and implement cloud security services.
- I automate cybersecurity processes and analyze threats using Python, SQL and modern AI tools.
Technologies
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VLAN
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Kali Linux
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SQL
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Metasploit
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Vpn
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DNS
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DHCP
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Burp Suite
- SIEM
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Claude
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AWS
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- TCP/IP
- VLAN
- AI researcher assistants
- Developing your own AI protection agents
International certificates
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CISCO
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AWS
Class format and cost
Networks and Cybersecurity
Duration:
9 month
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How is the training
Training at IT STEP Academy is designed to help you learn the necessary knowledge as quickly and effectively as possible and be ready to work in IT. We combine theory, practice, individual support and teamwork to make the learning process as productive as possible.
Offline or online
Choose a learning format that is convenient for you:
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Stationary
3 classes per week at the
academy + independent
work
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Semi-stationary
1 lesson per week
+ independent work
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Online
Live interactive classes
with teachers on the
Microsoft Teams platform.
Comfortable conditions
for effective learning
Training takes place in modern classrooms and laboratories equipped with everything necessary. Each student has a personal workstation with a computer and access to software from world leaders - Cisco, AWS.
Practicing teachers
The classes are led by experienced professionals with real-world experience in cybersecurity and AI technologies. They help you understand practical cases, attack implementation, infrastructure protection, and modern tools.
Live lessons, lectures, webinars and workshops
In addition to core classes, students participate in master classes and workshops led by IT industry experts. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and learn from top professionals.
Working with real projects
Already during their studies, students work on real-world tasks and security incident simulations (Red Team / Blue Team), which allows them to apply the acquired skills in practice and form a professional portfolio.
Portfolio building and career start
Each student creates a portfolio of their own projects, which will be a significant advantage when finding a job. The Academy helps students find their first job through partner IT companies.
Soft skills training and English speaking club
The program involves the development of soft skills: teamwork, communication, leadership, and presentation skills. The English Speaking Club provides practice of English for the IT sector and preparation for interviews.
Course benefits
Practice
Practice
Depth of knowledge
Depth of knowledge
Certification
Certification
Career growth
Career growth
Employment
Employment
duration of study
duration of study
Teachers
Teachers
When is suitable?
When is suitable?
Courses
Practice
Basic skills
Depth of knowledge
Minimum practical tasks
Certification
Course certificate
Career growth
No job guarantee
Employment
Highly specialized roles
duration of study
2-3 months
Teachers
Practitioners
When is suitable?
Already working in the field and want in-depth knowledge in one direction?
Course-profession:
Cybersecurity + AI
Practice
A complete, modern set of knowledge
for a successful career.
Depth of knowledge
Working with real IT company cases
and security incident simulations.
Certification
Diploma from the STEP IT Academy + international Cisco, AWS certificates.
Career growth
Assistance in employment through partner IT companies.
Employment
Already during their studies, students are employed in popular professions.
duration of study
1.5 years
Teachers
Balance of real developer experience and fundamental knowledge
When is suitable?
Want to gain practical
skills for working from scratch?
University
Practice
Deep theory
Depth of knowledge
Mostly theory
Certification
Diploma
Career growth
Limited support
Employment
After graduation
duration of study
4-6 years
Teachers
Mostly theorists
When is suitable?
General development or career building in science
Over 1,500 companies around the world where our graduates work
Dmytro Otrishko
Software developer at FIVE-BN GAMES
IT STEP is a path to a profession and a foundation for a long and successful career in IT
IT STEP Academy has been operating since 1999, has 116 branches in 25 countries and an online format, over 335,000 students and graduates in the global community. We prepare for international certifications, have our own system of training teachers-practitioners from the IT industry, and AI-integrated curricula meet the modern requirements of the labor market.
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