Boring learning: trendy professions you can master in 2 months

Today, it is no longer necessary to spend 4–6 years on university education to get a promising job and a stable income. It is increasingly common to come across cases of young professionals who, a year after studying online, are already managing teams, leading projects in international companies, or freelancing in the US market from a Kyiv kitchen (or balcony — as you like).

Don’t put life on pause.

Modern online courses are about freedom and efficiency. You can study from home, a coffee shop, after work, or instead of a TV show — as long as the process is tailored to your schedule.

Students not only master a new profession, but also learn to better plan their time and set realistic goals. Time management, motivation, self-discipline are the same «soft» skills without which no hard skill works.

Dream job is not a myth, but an action plan

Modern fields are like Netflix playlists: everyone will find a direction that suits them. Analytics, design, working with people — today, work increasingly resembles an interesting hobby. This is the main advantage of our time.

Together with Laba, SKVOT, and robot_dreams, we have selected a set of practical online courses that will help you start from scratch, create a portfolio, get support from well-known experts and practitioners, and confidently take your first steps in a new profession.

GameDev QA by robot_dreams

If you have long dreamed of working in the gaming industry, start as a tester. On June 23, robot_dreams will launch the GameDev QA course under the mentorship of specialists from Ubisoft Ukraine. In 2 months, you will learn how to test games — from interface to physics — and understand how a game world is created from the inside.

Mobile game development on Unity by robot_dreams

Already in the IT industry and want to change vector to GameDev? Master mobile game development on the most popular game engine. The course «Mobile Game Development on Unity» starts on June 26. You will go through the full cycle of creating 2D and 3D games — from idea to publication in the store. For beginners — bonus: 10 lessons on the basics of C#.

3D modeling in Blender by SKVOT

A course starting July 22 for those starting from scratch or transitioning to game development. In 27 lessons, you will learn the software, understand how game assets are created, create low-poly, high-poly, UV, and add 3 models and a scene to your portfolio.

And to accelerate your career growth, you will receive feedback and practical advice from experienced 3D artists.

Motion Designer by SKVOT

Motion Designer is a professional course for creating 2D and 3D animation.

In 58 lessons, you will master After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Redshift, as well as learn how to make 2D/3D animation, adjust lighting and rendering, and use AI.
As a result, you will collect a portfolio of 14 videos, two of which are for a real client. The training begins on July 22.

Project Manager from Laba

A course for future PMs and switchers who want to improve their project and team management skills — from launching and choosing a methodology to closing and analyzing results. In 7 weeks, you will learn how to manage stakeholders and motivate for results, and you will also receive up-to-date tools for a successful start in management. The course starts on July 31.

SMM specialist from Laba

The training will be useful for those who want to master social networks as a promotion tool. Students will learn how to build an SMM strategy, create content, set up a target, and also understand how to analyze the effectiveness of campaigns. The program includes real cases, practical tasks, feedback, and a course project in the portfolio. The next stream starts on September 9, and the duration is 2 months.

Marketer from Laba

If you are a junior, a switcher, or want to develop a career in marketing, this is the place for you. The course starts on June 23. In 5 weeks, you will understand how modern marketing works, get basic analytical tools, and learn how to create UTP and develop CJM and a brand marketing strategy for effective development in the industry.

Don’t start «on Monday», start now

Change is always a bit of a thrill. But a new profession in a few months is a very realistic plan. No need to put your life on hold — just a convenient schedule and a clear goal. Learn at your own pace and start building your career today. There’s no need to wait for a special moment.