About the program

Start the program

April 2025

Level

For beginners

Formate

Offline

Duration

10 months

Occupation

2 times a week

Language

Ukrainian

Type

Course

Cost

Free of charge

Course program

Open
Сlosed

About the profession

Marketing Manager in IT is a specialist responsible for promoting IT products and services in the market. Their tasks include analyzing the target audience, developing marketing strategies, building a brand, and increasing product demand.

Sales Manager in IT is a professional who sells IT products and services. Their primary goal is to find clients, build long-term relationships, and effectively close deals that ensure the company’s profit.

Marketing and sales work best together. Marketing teams generate potential clients (MQL – Marketing Qualified Leads) for further work by the sales department. In turn, the sales department provides feedback to marketing on the actual needs of clients, helping to create more accurate and effective campaigns.

Career development and salary trends

Comparison of salaries depending on the specialist’s level (as of January 2025).

Marketing Manager LevelSalary FromMedian SalarySalary To
Middle$1375$1650$2075
Senior$2075$2400$2875

Source: JOBS.DOU

 

Sales Manager LevelSalary FromMedian SalarySalary To
Junior$400$500$540
Middle$800$1200$1500
Senior$1900$2000$2200

Source: JOBS.DOU

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

Benefits of training at the Academy for Heroes

  1. Training based on real experience: you will learn from the mistakes and successes of people who have already achieved results. Face real challenges that companies encounter and discover how to solve them effectively.
  2. Partnership with industry leaders: you will intern at leading IT companies. The best students are offered employment opportunities.
  3. Experience from real IT professionals: our instructors are professionals who started their careers in IT and continue to work in the industry.
  4. Free education: gain quality knowledge at no cost.
  5. English language: improve your English skills and master professional IT terminology.
  6. Flexible schedule: evening classes allow you to easily combine learning with work or other commitments.

Learning format

  • Location and Schedule: the Marketing & Sales training takes place in Lviv, at the Academy’s Training Center on 3 Petrushevycha Square. Class time: twice a week, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Teamwork and Communication: in our Discord channel, you can work on team projects, share ideas, and get advice from mentors.
  • Expert Intensives: every 2-3 months, we host bootcamps with leading IT industry professionals. Here you can master relevant skills, gain valuable experience, and network with industry experts.
  • Access to Materials: after each session, instructors will share materials on the topic in Google Classroom. You will have access to them even after the course is over.
  • Regular Feedback: we support you throughout the training process to help correct mistakes in practical tasks and answer your questions.

Program of the course Marketing & Sales in IT

IT companies are looking not only for those who create and maintain products but also for those who know how to promote and sell them.

Our training will help you master key marketing and sales skills in this field, covering the following modules:

  • Basics of Marketing and Sales in IT – understand the market specifics and learn how to build effective strategies.
  • Types of IT Products and Customer Profiles – learn to analyze products and identify the needs of different audiences.
  • Customer Cycle Management (CRM) – master working with CRM systems to improve client interaction.
  • Lead Generation and Management – discover how to attract potential clients and turn them into buyers.
  • Techniques for Effective IT Product Sales – develop skills to close deals faster and more successfully.
  • Marketing Tools and Promotion Channels – learn the basics of SEO, contextual advertising, email marketing, and social media.
  • Working with Analytics and Metrics – learn to measure campaign effectiveness and make informed decisions.
  • Negotiation and Handling Objections – hone your persuasion skills and learn to overcome client doubts.
  • Creating Effective Presentations and Commercial Proposals – design presentations that sell.
  • English Language – improve your language skills for successful global market work (from A2 to B1).
  • Soft Skills – develop communication, time management, and teamwork skills.

We will teach you:

  • Basics of Marketing and Sales in IT
  • Types of IT Products and Customer Profiles
  • Customer Cycle Management (CRM)
  • Lead Generation and Management
  • Techniques for Effective IT Product Sales
  • Marketing Tools and Promotion Channels
  • Working with Analytics and Metrics
  • Negotiation and Handling Objections
  • Creating Effective Presentations and Commercial Proposals
  • English Language
  • Soft Skills
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Gain real-world experience

You will work on exciting projects from partner companies.

You will learn to analyze the market and competitors to identify unique opportunities for business. Develop effective strategies to increase the value of services and attract more clients.

We will teach you how to turn ideas into successful marketing and sales campaigns!

After the training, you will have:

  1. A certificate worth 30 ECTS credits
  2. Access to materials
  3. A portfolio with completed assignments
  4. Skills in working with professional programs and tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

You need to pass an interview during which we will assess your level of English and readiness for training.

Basic understanding of the IT field and experience/education in marketing or sales will be an advantage.

A lot! Practical tasks make up 70% of the entire learning process. All exercises are based on real cases from our partner companies.

Yes, there will be an opportunity to do so. However, keep in mind that practical work during the classes is a key part of the training. We recommend attending all marketing and sales course sessions to get the most benefit.

Yes, we assist the best students in finding jobs with partner companies. Additionally, we prepare you for interviews so that you feel confident and can successfully pass the selection process.

Upon completing the “Marketing and Sales in IT” program, you will be able to work in the following positions:

✅ Sales Development Representative (SDR) – a specialist in initial client engagement who searches for potential customers and establishes contact with them.
✅ Lead Generation Specialist – a professional who identifies and gathers potential client contacts for selling IT products and services.
✅ Account Manager – responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with the company’s existing clients.
✅ IT Sales Manager – a sales manager in the IT field who negotiates, closes deals, and signs contracts.
✅ Digital Marketing Specialist – an expert in digital marketing who uses online promotion tools, SEO, targeted advertising, and content marketing to attract clients.

Through this program, you will gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills necessary to start a career in IT sales and marketing.

Yes! The course is designed specifically for those who work and have only 2-4 hours of free time per week for homework assignments. Classes are held in the evening to make it convenient for you to combine learning with work or other commitments.