Alpha Education

Graphic and UI/UX design

500 000 ₸

Allocated 8 Quotas

About course

We will learn about developing visual solutions for various digital products. The course combines the fundamental principles of graphic design with interface and user experience (UI/UX) design to create appealing, functional, and intuitively understandable user interfaces. We will familiarize ourselves with composition, study color theory, typography, and the use of graphic elements. We will also examine the principles of UI/UX design, which include user research, designing information architecture, creating user journeys, testing the user interface, and analyzing data. Throughout the course, we will create several individual projects that will form the foundation of your professional portfolio

Special condition

The course fee is 500,000 KZT. Since the grant covers only 400,000 KZT, students who pass the selection must pay an additional 100,000 KZT to study on a grant basis. If a participant who has received a grant does not complete the course at any stage, they are required to pay a fine amounting to 100% of the total cost of the course, except in cases where the IT school has the opportunity to award their grant to another paying participant based on a decision. The final assessment (final exam) is on week 26. A participant is considered to have completed the course and receives a certificate of successful completion, provided they achieve a total of at least 70% of assignments completed; attend 70% of all lectures, and pass the final exam (conducted by Astana Hub). All students who successfully complete the course get the opportunity to intern at IT startups, companies, and partners.

Course details

level

For all

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

Junior Graphic and UI/UX Designer

Skills

The course graduate has a solid grasp of graphic design fundamentals — composition, color theory, typography, and the use of graphic elements. They understand UI/UX design principles covering user research, information architecture, interface testing, and data analysis. They are proficient in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, and can create layouts, logos, icons, and illustrations for a professional portfolio.

FAQ

What is the Tech Orda program?
- Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides subsidized tunding for the training of IT specialists in private schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Where will the selection of candidates for training take place?
- Acceptance and processing of applications will take place at the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
What are the requirements for candidates?
- The basic requirements for candidates include citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the age limit from 18 to 45 years. Additional requirements depend on the IT-school / IT-company and the course you choose. It is mandatory to read all the conditions before applying for training.
How much does the training cost?
- The amount of funding per person is up to 500,000 KZT. If the training is conducted in an offline format, the program covers up to 500,000 KZT, and if the cost exceeds this amount, the student pays the difference. For online or hybrid training, the program covers up to 400,000 KZT, and if the cost is higher, the remaining amount is paid by the student. If the tuition fee is below the established limits (500,000 KZT for offline or 400,000 KZT for online/hybrid), the program covers it in full.
How long does the quota training under the Tech Orda program last?
- The training will take place from 6 months or more, depending on the Course and the IT-school you plan to enroll in.
How many IT schools participate in the program?
- The list of all IT schools is available on the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
How many applications can I submit?
- Candidates can only apply for 5 (five) Participants of the Program.
How many scholarships/quotas can a candidate receive under the Program?
- The candidate can only study 1 (one) once within the framework of the Program. There is one exception: A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company). For example, if you first study for a Junior Web Developer at School X in 2023 and then apply for a Middle Web Developer at the same school X in 2024.
Can a student who has completed a quota training under the Program in 2023-2024 apply again?
- A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company).
If I studied with a Program Participant in 2023 (IT schools/IT companies), but was on the waiting list, can I apply now?
- Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you contact the Program Participant (where you have completed education) to confirm your status on the waiting list within the Program.
Is there an opportunity for a student to transfer from one IT school to another, which is also a Participant of the Tech Orda program?
- As soon as the candidate confirms his choice to apply for a grant at a certain IT-school, there is no possibility to transfer to another school. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider all available options before making a decision on accepting/rejecting a grant within the framework of the Program.
Should Candidates who have received a quota work out after training?
- No, such counter obligations are not provided for by Astana Hub. Other conditions may be regulated in the contract between the IT-school and the student.
Can I opt out of studying during the learning process? Is there a penalty if I don't complete the training?
- The conditions depend on the specific IT school/IT company you choose. In the school card on the showcaseof IT-schools at astanahub.com portal, there is a special 'Special conditions' section where this information can be indicated. Also, we recommend that you contact the IT school directly and find out about all the terms of the contract.
Can I study at the same time in an IT-company (EPAM) and an IT-school as part of the Program?
- No, within the framework of the Program, you can study at only one IT-school or IT-company.