Python Backend Development for Veterans in Lviv

Python Backend Developer is a specialist who creates the server side of websites, applications, analytical systems, and task automation solutions. A Python Backend Developer writes the code that defines how product logic works, how data is stored and processed, and also configures interaction with databases and external services so that the user sees a fast and stable result on the screen.

Python is used in many well-known services. For example, part of YouTube’s server logic and Instagram’s backend run on it. Even ChatGPT was created using Python, as this language is well-suited for complex projects and artificial intelligence.

The main tasks of a backend developer include:

• writing code in Python;
• working with the Django framework;
• designing and maintaining databases;
• creating and documenting APIs;
• integrating with the frontend part of applications;
• ensuring system security and stability.

According to IEEE Spectrum, Python is No. 1 in popularity among developers and No. 2 in demand among employers. By learning the language, you will be able to work on web projects of any scale or, if you wish, switch to ML, Data Science, or testing.

Salary comparison depending on the level of a Python Backend Developer (data as of summer 2025).

Source: DOU

*The figures are approximate and may vary depending on the region, company, and specialist’s skills.

1. Learning through real tasks. You don’t just listen to lectures — you immediately complete practical exercises, work in a team, and analyze cases. At the end of the course, you will work on a real task from a large company and add a unique project to your portfolio.
2. Job placement assistance. The Academy collaborates with leading companies and organizes internships even during training. You will receive recommendations and support at all stages of your job search — from creating a resume to preparing for interviews.
3. Instructors from the IT field. They share their own experience, show proven approaches, explain complex things in simple language, and help you avoid mistakes that beginners often make.
4. Completely free. The course was created especially for veterans — this is our way of thanking you for your service and supporting you on the path to a new profession in IT.
5. English language courses (from A2 to B1). Knowledge of English opens up more opportunities: it will be easier for you to learn programming languages, communicate with colleagues and employers abroad, find professional information, and read technical literature.
6. Working on soft skills valued by employers. In addition to technical knowledge, you will develop teamwork, time management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
7. Convenient format. Lectures take place in the evenings, so you can combine training with work or other commitments.

1. Location and schedule. Classes take place in Lviv, at the Academy Training Center on Petrushevycha Square, 3. The training schedule is 2 times a week in the evening.
2. Teamwork and community. In the Academy’s Discord channel, you will work on group projects, communicate with instructors and classmates, share experiences, and receive support.
3. Expert intensives. Every 2–3 months we invite practitioners from leading IT companies. You will have the opportunity to communicate directly with experts, ask questions, learn about modern tools, and get useful advice from professionals.
4. Access to materials. All presentations, notes, code examples, and additional materials will be stored in Google Classroom. You will have access to them even after the course is completed.
5. Constant feedback. Instructors will check assignments, provide recommendations, and help you understand complex topics. You will not be left alone — we will support you throughout the entire training.

We developed the program together with experienced programmers, as they know exactly what employers need.

The Python Backend Development course consists of 4 modules: technical knowledge, English, soft skills, and practice on real projects. This approach allows you to study technologies while also preparing for teamwork and future employment.

Module 1. Soft Skills

• Emotional intelligence and effective communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Time management and task prioritization
• Adaptability and creativity
• Interview preparation for IT companies

Module 2. English Language

• English from level A2 to confident B1
• Focus on professional terminology
• Preparation for tests and interviews in English

Module 3. Tech Skills

• Python: variables, collections, functions, modules, and packages
• OOP: classes, objects, inheritance
• Frameworks: Django, Django REST Framework
• Databases: design, ORM, SQL
• API: creating and integrating REST API
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, basics of JavaScript, React + Django
• Testing: unittest, pytest
• AI fundamentals: working with prompts, Github Copilot
• Teamwork: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Trello, Jira, Git

Module 4. Internship & Project Work

• Internship in an IT company
• Development of your own project
• Defense of the diploma project

We are convinced that programming can only be mastered through practice. That’s why the program is designed so that you feel like part of a real IT team even during training:

• 70% practice, 30% theory. You write code every day, work with real tools, and solve tasks that backend developers face in companies.
• Team projects. Together with your classmates, you generate ideas, distribute roles, and create working products using Django, React, and databases.
• Working with cases. During training, you analyze examples from real company experience: API integrations, server setup, database management, and testing.
• Modern tools. Git, Jira, Trello, Postman, Docker — all of this will become your regular working environment.
• Portfolio. By completing all tasks, you will build a fully functional web service for your portfolio.

We know that the first steps in a new profession are always the hardest, so we will support you during the job search stage:

• Career trainings. You will learn how to create a professional resume, pass technical and HR interviews, present your own projects, and confidently talk about your experience.
• Interview preparation. We go over common interview questions with you, practice test tasks, and teach you to act confidently in stressful situations.
• Recommendations to partners. We recommend the best students to partner companies that are actively looking for junior specialists.
• Support after the course. Instructors stay in touch even after graduation to answer your questions, provide recommendations, and suggest next steps.
• From training to employment. Many of our graduates are already working in IT. Their achievements are the best proof that a new profession can be mastered if you truly strive for it. Read their success stories here: https://www.academy4heroes.com/en/category/student-stories/.

• Certificate for 30 ECTS credits. Official confirmation that you have completed the program at a level recognized in the European education system.
• Portfolio with real projects. It will showcase your skills and help you confidently present yourself at an interview.
• Access to learning materials. Presentations, instructions, code examples, and additional resources will remain available to you even after the course is completed.
• Developer tools skills. Git, Jira, Trello, Django, React, Docker, Postman — you will learn to work with all of these in practice.
• Teamwork experience. You will already have experience working in a team using Agile and Scrum methodologies, which will significantly increase your value to employers.

If you want to learn the Python programming language from scratch, join our backend development training — with practice, modern technology insights, and mentor support!