BIONIC University and MacPaw open educational laboratory on iOS development

Under a memorandum on strategic partnership with MacPaw IT company, BIONIC University is opening a specialized training laboratory for the development of software products for Apple - iOS Dev Lab. Within the laboratory’s programs professional coaches will be teaching Objective-C programmers using relevant learning materials from leading universities of the United States. The programs will be delivered by practitioners with the advice of foreign experts. Two and a half months education provides mastering one of the levels of the educational program in accordance with  the participant's basic level of knowledge (iOS Dev Core or iOS Dev Advanced). Besides, iOS Dev Lab includes master classes by experts from software development companies, public lectures from industry leaders, and teamwork on software products. Programming skills for the iOS platform will enable participants to create innovative products for a wide range of Apple gadgets.

Thanks to the sponsorship of MacPaw the training laboratory is fully equipped with Apple products. Each trainee will work at the new generation iMac and a number of mobile devices (iPad Air, iPad mini Retina, iPod, Apple TV, etc.) to test and refine his software. The best graduates may receive invitations for job interviews from partner companies.

"The launch of the educational platform on iOS development of such level will allow Ukrainians to gain relevant knowledge on programming and open new possibilities for creating high-tech products. Apple is a global technology leader, thus iOS programming skills are in-demand in the market. BIONIC University is grateful to MacPaw for joining the educational initiative and investing in forming a new generation of IT specialists in Ukraine", - said Olexandr Zharikov, Business Development Manager of  BIONIC University.

"Apple software developer MacPaw has gladly joined the educational initiative of BIONIC University, since iOS programming is one of the most promising areas of the IT industry. Modern dynamic environment sets high requirements on the level of training, so it is necessary to assist Ukrainian youth in their strive to technical expertise and provide programmers with high quality equipment for learning. Many Ukrainian IT companies are already successful far beyond the borders of our country. We hope that iOS Dev Lab will be a launching pad for successful innovative projects with global recognition”, - says MacPaw CEO Olexandr Kosovan.

Last edit: 01.10.14