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90%
of our students start with no technical background
Course updated in 2026
100%
industry-relevant curriculum built to meet employer expectations
5,500+ employed Mate academy grads
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$2,000
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In modern recruiting, it's important not just to find a candidate, but to understand the team, the role, and the business needs. IT recruiters additionally need to be familiar with technologies and help shape the company's image on the market. This profession is a good fit for those who want to start in IT from scratch, are interested in people, and enjoy structure.
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Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm
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Recruiter
90%
of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time
During the course, you will regularly work with real vacancies, interview scenarios, and candidate profiles.

What's covered
Get Started
4 topics
Learn how studying at Mate academy is organized: how the platform works, how interaction with mentors is structured, what the program includes, and get tips on how to study effectively and manage your time.
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Recruitment Basics
3 topics
Learn about the recruiter profession and what it takes to build a successful career in this field
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What Is IT, and How Does It Work
4 topics
Let's walk you through company types present in the tech realm and the roles they offer, both tech and not. We'll focus on the Ukrainian market and present challenges.
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GenAI Essentials
6 topics
Learn how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively.
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Discovering Tech World
2 topics
You're in for a thorough overview of everything tech, i.a., programming languages and software development cycles. We'll also delve into the differences separating junior and senior positions.
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Recruitment Process
4 topics
Here's the recruiter's job core, or at least a major part of it: recruitment process. You'll learn how to write and post job offers, interact with candidates, evaluate resumes, and prepare feedback.
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Communication and Stress Management
7 topics
This module is designed to enhance your communication skills and overall soft skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, feel confident during job interviews and public speaking, master techniques to manage stress, and much more. The best part? The module includes 28 practical tasks that will significantly boost your skills and help you see noticeable progress.
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Sourcing
8 topics
LinkedIn isn't the only candidate source out there. Google boolean search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, MeetUp, Behance... you'll start making some real discoveries — that's a promise! 💎
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Employment
9 topics
Ready to enter the tech market? Well... we'll get you ready — with a great resume, cover letter, a LinkedIn profile and mock interviews. Recruiters are in for a true discovery!
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Interview
3 topics
For starters, you'll learn how to choose the right interview type, analyze answers and negotiate with candidates. Then: you'll practice, because practice makes perfect.
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How the Web Works
6 topics
We interact with the Internet day by day, and yet, few know how it all works. If you don't, either — we've got your back. We'll explore the OSI model, HTTP, encryption, APIs and security issues.
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Recruitment in MilTech
6 topics
Learn the nuances about recruitment in MilTech
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Faq
The full-time format is for those who want to master recruiting quickly.
You'll study online Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
There are regular webinars, Q&A calls, and practical tasks.
You'll have constant support from mentors and active communication with the group.
This format isn't suitable if you're working or studying at the same time.
The flexible format is for those who want to become a recruiter at their own pace.
You go through the course whenever it's convenient — in the morning or after work.
Access to mentors, a group chat, and Q&A sessions is all included.
The platform is available forever — you can always return to the materials.
It's easy to combine with work, freelancing, or university.
In any format, you'll get:
Hands-on experience, real-life cases, and projects for your portfolio.
A certificate you can add to LinkedIn or use in your job search.
Job search support in the IT field.
The opportunity to find a job in Kyiv, Lviv, or remotely across Ukraine.
Yes, after completing the online course, you'll receive a certificate confirming your skills in sourcing, candidate communication, and working with ATS systems. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile or include it in your resume for potential employers.
Doubts usually mean you're making a thoughtful choice. You can leave a request for a free consultation, and our manager will help you understand the course details, tell you more about the IT recruiter role, explain the specifics of the job market in Ukraine, salary expectations, career prospects — and answer all your questions.
No, you don't need a technical education or strong math skills to take the IT recruitment course. Mate students come from various backgrounds, and 9 out of 10 start from scratch.
We'll teach you everything step by step:
How a recruiter thinks and how candidate search works.
What technical and non-technical roles exist in IT.
How to analyze resumes, communicate with candidates, and conduct interviews.
You can start without prior IT experience — all you need is interest in the field and willingness to learn.
Enrolling is very simple — just leave an application, and the rest depends on the learning format you choose:
Full-time format:
Take a logical reasoning test.
Have a short interview with us.
Begin your online training in a few days.
You can apply from age 16 (with parental consent).
Flexible format:
After your application, a manager will contact you.
You'll receive full details about the course and price.
You can start learning right after payment, at your own pace.
You can apply from age 15 (but the job guarantee applies only if you're eligible to work legally by the end of the course in your country).
Mate academy has over 11 years of experience in training and employment in IT. We designed the IT recruitment course to give beginners everything they need to get started: practical experience, real tasks, modern tools, and mentor support. Our career team will help you write a recruiter resume, set up your LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews with companies. Most importantly — 80% of our students get hired as recruiters within a few months after completing the course.
We offer a "pay after employment" model (for the full-time format): you study for free and start paying for the course only after you get officially hired — 12% of your salary. If you don't find a job with our help — you don't pay anything. In the flexible format, a guarantee also applies: if after completing the course and actively job hunting for 16 weeks you don't receive a single offer — we refund the full course fee.
This format is for those who want full immersion and fast results.
You study online Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — and every day brings you closer to your new career.
A typical day in the course looks like this:
09:00–10:00 — Practical tasks
10:00–11:30 — Lesson with a mentor
11:30–12:30 — Lunch break
12:30–14:00 — Work on real-world recruiting cases
14:00–14:30 — Q&A session: answers and feedback
14:30–17:00 — Project work or individual tasks
17:00–18:00 — Recap of the topic and extra tips
If you want to transition into recruiting quickly and get hired in just a few months, this format is for you.
Our graduates usually become Recruiters, Talent Sourcers, Researchers, and Talent Acquisition Specialists.
If you have chosen the profession of IT Recruiter, the course from Mate will teach you how to manage the full recruitment cycle on your own. You will be able to create a candidate profile, write vacancies, search for specialists on LinkedIn, GitHub, Meetup and other platforms, conduct interviews, communicate with technical teams and accompany candidates.
An experienced mentor will help you quickly immerse yourself in the realities of recruiting in IT. You will receive a clear plan, live examples from practice and feedback. And you will always know: you are not alone. The mentor will tell you how to avoid typical mistakes, communicate with technical specialists and candidates. And most importantly, it will save your time, because you will be able to start your career in 3 or 4 months.
Mate's IT Recruiting course allows you to become a professional recruiter even if you have no technical skills. First, you'll learn the basics of IT and popular technical roles. During training, you will learn professional ethics, learn how to communicate with candidates, and work with such profile resources as GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Behance. Also, you, as a future IT recruiter, can use the course to improve your soft skills. Here it is easy to develop communications, learn how to manage stress, analyze people's behavior, etc.
To take the "Recruiting IT" course, you need a basic laptop or computer with 8 GB of RAM and a stable Internet connection. Make sure that the equipment supports a modern browser to work with the platform and CRM systems.

If you love people and want to work online, IT Recruiter courses will be the perfect start. They will give you the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world: at home, in the office or hybridly. Entry into the field is quite fast and does not require technical education — just an understanding of the market and an interest in technology. In addition to the fixed rate, many companies provide bonuses for each candidate. And after completing the "IT Recruiting" course, you can eventually grow to a team leader, HR BP or Talent Acquisition Partner.
Recruiting is a field with career opportunities that are expanding every year. After completing the training, you will be able to start hiring junior developers - you will learn to understand technical requirements, read resumes and communicate with professionals. If you have interest and drive, you will grow quickly - and in a year you will be able to conduct complex vacancies, coordinate interviews and form the employer's HR brand. And then there are many options: Talent Acquisition, HR BP, People Partner, leader of the recruiting team or your own recruiting agency.
If you like people (i.e. candidates) and live communication (i.e. interviews), the IT recruiting course is definitely for you. This is an ideal solution if you are communicative and understand people. If you have experience in HR, sales or customer service, your skills are already half adapted to this profession. And if you only dream of a career related to people, this is a great start. The courses will also be useful for those who are looking for a flexible schedule, the ability to work remotely and combine work with personal life.
Our "IT-recruiter" courses contain 80% practice and only 20% theoretical material, which allows you to immediately apply knowledge in practice and quickly acquire professional skills. You study in the mode you chose at the beginning: a full study day (free of charge until employment) or a flexible schedule (full payment immediately). The "IT Recruiter" course from Mate academy provides: access to educational modules and functionality of our platform; work with a mentor and individual feedback; communication with fellow students during calls or in chat. You learn how to manage recruiting, search for candidates through various systems, and conduct effective interviews. At the same time, our recruiting courses help not only to master the profession, but also to write a resume and find the first job.