A new cohort of 100 participants from School 21 has completed their training and earned IT qualifications, according to the Sber press service. Since its inception, the program has graduated 500 students, and more than 2,100 alumni are already contributing to the country’s leading tech firms and vibrant startup scene. The impact is visible across major IT hubs, with graduates joining teams that span software development, system architecture, cloud engineering, and digital product design. In the latest release, the most sought after roles are highlighted, with backend development featuring languages such as C#, Java, Kotlin, Python, and Go, alongside DevOps and operating system development. Notably, 67 percent of respondents reported that School 21 marked their first foray into programming. The typical graduate age ranges from 21 to 30, and women account for about a quarter of the cohort, reflecting steady progress toward gender balance in the local tech workforce. Source attribution: Sber press service.
Natalya Zhuravleva, who leads the Education Industry Center at Sberbank, emphasized that School 21 furnishes learners with in-demand knowledge and a fast track into the IT field. She noted that the program’s methodology enables the cultivation of highly qualified specialists who can support the country’s digital economy. This approach aligns with widespread industry demand for skilled developers and engineers capable of driving innovation at scale. Source attribution: Sber press service.
From this point forward, trainees and graduates are expected to advance more rapidly in their careers and complete tasks with increased efficiency. The persistent demand for IT professionals across sectors is a clear signal that School 21 is addressing a critical need. Graduates contribute to the development of new products and services, helping large organizations navigate digital transformation and sustain accelerated growth for the nation’s tech ecosystem. Source attribution: Sber press service.
As the celebration of graduation approached, the School 21 team shared news about upcoming updates to the educational platform. Among the plans is the public availability of assignment texts from the most popular fields for the alumni community. This openness is designed to support ongoing learning and collaboration among former students, strengthening the network and shared knowledge base within the School 21 community. Source attribution: Sber press service.
Alexander Fedyakov, the director of School 21, underscored that the doors of the institution remain open to anyone seeking to build a career in IT. He affirmed that every participant will find encouragement and practical guidance as they pursue professional goals in the tech sector. The emphasis is on accessibility, mentorship, and a clear pathway from learning to earning in a competitive industry. Source attribution: Sber press service.
The duration of study at School 21 is self-paced. The Peer-to-Peer methodology allows participants to advance at a pace that suits their circumstances. On average, after about eighteen months of study, individuals can aspire to junior developer roles, while three years of training can lead to intermediate developer positions. This flexible framework reflects real-world workflows and the varying speeds at which learners acquire practical skills and confidence in coding, debugging, and software design. Source attribution: Sber press service.