Data Engineering Course for Veterans in Lviv

A Data Engineer ensures that all data is consistent with each other. Specifically, they organize the processing, storage, and delivery of information from various sources. The result of a data engineer’s work is clear, structured, and high-quality data in reports for analysts and management.

Data engineering is the foundation for modern analytics and artificial intelligence.

The Data Engineer profession consistently ranks among the highest-paid and most in-demand fields in IT. Companies around the world actively invest in data engineering, as it is the data engineer who ensures the high-quality operation of Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, and AI.

Career opportunities after completing the course

After completing the course, graduates can develop in the following directions:

• Junior Data Engineer
• Data Engineer
• BI / Analytics Engineer
• Cloud Data Engineer
• Data Platform Engineer

With experience, positions such as Senior Data Engineer, Lead Data Engineer, and Data Architect also become available.

Data Engineer salary trends

The data is summarized based on the DOU salary report for specialists in the Data Engineering and Big Data field (summer 2025).

The median salary of data engineers is one of the highest among Data/ML/AI specialists in Ukraine.

Source: DOU

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

Practical skills based on real-world experience

The training is built on real working scenarios: practical cases, common mistakes, and the daily tasks of IT professionals. No theory detached from reality — only tools and approaches that are actually used in IT companies.

Partnership with IT industry leaders

Our students complete internships at leading IT companies. We recommend the most motivated and successful graduates to our partners for further employment.

Experienced practitioner instructors

The training is delivered by IT professionals who work in the industry and have commercial experience. They share up-to-date approaches, technologies, and practices that meet current market requirements.

Free education for veterans

The program is available at no cost: you gain relevant knowledge and skills needed to start a career in IT without financial barriers. We create a safe environment, a community of mutual support, and real opportunities to start in IT.

English for working in IT

Alongside technical modules, you strengthen your English from level A2 to B1. You prepare for interviews and master professional IT terminology for teamwork.

Soft Skills development

• effective communication
• teamwork
• conflict resolution and stress management
• emotional intelligence
• time management and prioritization
• creativity and critical thinking

Convenient class schedule

The evening learning format helps you comfortably combine classes with work, family, or other responsibilities without dropping out of your current rhythm of life.

Data Engineering training is built on the principle of maximum practice and minimum abstract theory. You will work with tasks that are as close as possible to real processes in IT companies: building data pipelines, working with databases, ETL processes, cloud services, and preparing data for analytics.

During the course, you will learn to design and maintain data infrastructure, optimize SQL queries, work with Python and cloud platforms, and understand how data is used in Data Analytics, BI, and AI solutions.

Practical cases replicate typical situations from a data engineer’s work: from processing large volumes of data to building scalable solutions. This provides your first real hands-on experience with the tools used by modern IT teams.

We understand that the first step into a new IT profession can be challenging, so we support you from learning to employment:

1. Training tailored to market needs. The course program is designed with current IT company requirements for data engineers and related roles in mind;
2. Career preparation. We help you create a resume, prepare for technical and HR interviews, and develop self-presentation skills;
3. Recommendations to partners. We recommend the most motivated and strong graduates to IT companies looking for junior specialists;
4. Post-course support. We stay in touch even after the training is completed and help you take your first confident steps in the profession.

Many of our graduates are already working in their new IT profession. Read their stories at the following link: https://www.academy4heroes.com/en/category/student-stories/.

• a certificate worth 30 ECTS credits
• a portfolio with practical assignments and a final project
• access to learning materials and class recordings
• skills in working with professional Data Engineering tools
• an understanding of career paths in data engineering and analytics

Data Engineer is a highly in-demand profession in today’s job market due to the growing need for analytics, automation, and data security. Apply and start learning Data Engineering for free!