Hillel IT School

What Hillel IT School does

Hillel IT School (legal entity ТОВ "ЕДМЕЙК" / EDMAKE LLC, EDRPOU 44790295) is a Ukrainian private IT education provider founded in November 2012 in Odesa. It delivers vocational and professional IT training through approximately 48 courses spanning front-end, back-end, mobile, QA, DevOps, data science, design, and English-language programs, serving career changers, working IT professionals, teenagers (via the Tech School vertical), and corporate clients across four physical campuses (Odesa, Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv) and a global Online School.

The company's technology stack is proprietary and substantial: a custom Learning Management System (Hillel LMS), native mobile applications for iOS and Android, a Telegram bot for student interaction, an employment/placement platform, the ITWiki knowledge base, the Hillel Reality practice program, the Hillel MAX free video platform, and a Bonus Banking system that returns up to 50% of course cost to graduates placed through the employment platform. Instruction is delivered by 400+ practicing instructors drawn from 100+ IT-company partners including EPAM, Luxoft, Ciklum, SoftServe, Samsung, and Ubisoft, positioning practitioner-led teaching as a core differentiator from academic competitors.

Hillel monetizes through per-course tuition fees with quote-based, non-publicly disclosed pricing across individual enrollments. The company holds ISO 9001 quality certification (since June 2021), was named to the Forbes.Next 250 list (July 2024), and has won the Ukrainian Business Awards (2024, 2025). It is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding rounds. Cumulative operating metrics include 7,000+ graduates (December 2020 milestone), 227,000 newsletter subscribers, 9,000+ daily website visitors, 1,500+ Google reviews at a 4.93 average, and over 2,000,000 YouTube views, indicating strong brand and audience reach within the CIS and post-Soviet IT education market.

Name

Hillel IT School

Legal name

ТОВАРИСТВО З ОБМЕЖЕНОЮ ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЮ «ЕДМЕЙК»

Website

https://ithillel.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hillel IT School is a Ukrainian private IT education provider founded in 2012, operating four campuses plus a global Online School and delivering ~48 practitioner-led courses in software, QA, design, data, and AI to career changers, professionals, and teenagers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• IT education services
• Professional training courses
• Online programming courses
• Learning management platform
• Career change training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition: Revenue generated from paid IT education courses. Individual course enrollment with per-course pricing provided upon consultation request. Payment via invoice through LiqPay and Plata by Mono services. Full refund available within 3 weeks of course start.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hillel IT School is a private IT and digital education institution that sells instructor-led, group-based (up to 20 students) IT training courses across more than 48 professional tracks — including programming (Full-Stack, Front-end, Java, Python, DevOps, C++, Machine Learning), QA/testing, project and product management, recruiting/HR, marketing, design, data analytics, and English — delivered through a proprietary Learning Management System, a mobile app, and recorded-video platforms. The school supplements paid tuition with free introductory sprints, an AI-embedded curriculum, a referral/bonus banking system, and a dedicated employment department with resume generation and automated job-matching services.

Product overview

Hillel IT School is an IT education institution operating as a platform with multiple interconnected products and services. The core offering consists of a proprietary Learning Management System (Hillel LMS) with a mobile application, supplemented by the HILLEL MAX video course platform and the Hillel Reality Program for immersive learning. Supporting services include the ITWiki reference resource, Bonus Banking system for student earnings, and an Employment Platform with automated job search. The school offers over 48 courses across programming, QA/testing, management, marketing, design, data analytics, and English language, organized into professional tracks. Teenage education programs (ages 12-17) and free introductory sprints provide entry points to the ecosystem. All courses incorporate AI capabilities, with dedicated courses covering generative AI, prompt engineering, and AI-enhanced workflows across various disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HILLEL MAX: Video courses in recorded format — self-paced learning platform offering courses such as Claude Code, Prompt Engineer, and other video-based content.
• Hillel EVO
• UCAN
• Hillel Reality Program
• Hillel LMS
• ITWiki
• Hillel IT School (free sprints)

Products and services

• Hillel LMS (Learning Management System) Proprietary in-house Learning Management System used by enrolled students to access video recordings, submit homework, communicate with instructors, generate resumes, and use an automated job search system. Includes Telegram bot integration for notifications and support.
• Hillel LMS Mobile Application Native iOS and Android mobile app providing full LMS access, notifications, messaging, and on-the-go learning for enrolled students.
• HILLEL MAX video course platform Self-paced recorded video course platform featuring Claude Code: Full Course from Prompt to Deploy, Prompt Engineer, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Algorithms, and several free courses on burnout, job search, and healthy habits.
• Free Sprints Free introductory courses covering popular IT professions — Project Management, Internet Marketing, JavaScript, Java, C#, SMM, Front-end, Python, QA, UI/UX — designed as a top-of-funnel acquisition offering.
• Programming Courses Paid programming courses covering Full-Stack, Front-end, Java, Python, DevOps, Machine Learning, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and Database tracks, designed for career changers and working IT professionals and taught by instructors from EPAM, Luxoft, SoftServe, and similar employers.
• QA and Testing Courses Paid QA and software testing courses covering manual QA, QA Automation in Python and JavaScript, API testing, performance testing, and mobile automation. Winner of the 2024 Ukrainian Business Award for best school in QA engineer training.
• Management Courses Paid management courses covering Project Management, Recruiting & HR, Business Analysis, and Product Management, with AI-integrated modules and Agile/Jira tooling.
• Marketing Courses Paid internet and digital marketing courses with AI integration, covering SMM, paid targeting on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and AI-assisted content marketing.
• Design Courses Paid design courses covering Graphic Design, Web Design, UI/UX, 3D Modeling, and Figma-based design with AI capabilities, recognized as a 2025 Ukrainian Business Award leader in Web-design education.
• Business Training Courses Paid business-oriented training courses for entrepreneurs and corporate employees covering Generative AI for business workflows, Power BI, Excel, and No-code development.
• Data Analytics Courses Paid data analytics courses covering Data Analytics Basic with AI and Data Analytics Pro + AI.
• English Language Courses Paid English-language courses from Elementary A1 to Upper-Intermediate B2, designed for learners aged 16+ targeting IT careers and international IT positions.
• Teenage Courses (12-17 years) Paid programming and design courses for teenagers aged 12-17 covering Web Development, Site Development from Scratch, Python Programming (Levels 1-2), and 3D Modeling for Kids.
• Employment Platform Career placement platform integrated with Hillel LMS that provides a unique resume generator, automated job search and matching, and masterclasses on resume preparation and job search strategy.
• ITWiki Standalone IT reference resource launched June 2022 providing practical guides and documentation for IT specialists, complementary to Hillel's paid coursework.
• Bonus Banking System Educational banking system allowing students to earn money for learning activities and referrals, with the ability to transfer money to any recipient and withdraw earnings to a bank account.
• Hillel Reality Program Unique educational project combining reality-based learning experiences with standard Hillel coursework, launched November 2023.
• UCAN Program Career development and networking program launched March 2021 to support students in professional growth.
• Hillel EVO Program Specialized program launched in September 2016 as one of Hillel's structured educational tracks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ graduates in one year (December 2020)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EPAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPAM is a major technology partner where many Hillel graduates and instructors work. Listed among top IT company partners.
• LuxoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxoft is a key employer partner where Hillel graduates are placed. Instructors from Luxoft teach at the school.
• CiklumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCiklum serves as both employer partner and source of teaching talent for Hillel courses.
• SoftServecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftServe is listed among top 100+ IT company partners where Hillel graduates are employed.
• SamsungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung is one of the top IT companies where Hillel graduates and instructors work.
• UbisoftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUbisoft Ukraine employs Hillel graduates; senior C++ developer from Ubisoft teaches game development courses.
• Google Maps ReviewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform hosting 1500+ reviews with 4.93 average rating across school branches.
• IT Generation (State Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillel participated in the government program IT Generation - a project for free training of IT specialists from Ukraine launched August 2022.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves23 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Global career-focused bootcamp in coding, data, design, and digital marketing. Broad incumbent offering comparable bootcamp curriculum worldwide, with employer-aligned placement at scale.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform with university and industry credential programs including IT, AI, and data. Broad incumbent alternative to bootcamp-style learning for self-directed learners.

Emerging players

• EPAM Training Center / EPAM Bootcamp: Internal training arm of one of Hillel's largest employer partners (EPAM) — runs free/joint bootcamps feeding candidates into EPAM. Adjacent peer that is both a talent source/partner and potential competitor for advanced training.
• SkillUp by Prometheus: Skill-based micro-credentialing initiative from Prometheus offering short certified IT courses in Ukrainian. Emerging player in the same online IT upskilling niche with potential overlap on shorter courses.

Direct peers

• Beetroot Academy: Ukrainian IT bootcamp offering similar career-changer IT courses across programming, QA, design, and data with strong employer-tie-in placement. Closest direct peer: same Ukrainian focus, similar adult career-switcher positioning, similar employer-partnership placement model.
• ITEA (BrainTech): Ukrainian IT education brand offering programming, testing, and design courses with a similar in-person + online hybrid model. Direct competitor in the Ukrainian bootcamp/career-switcher segment.
• Binary Studio Academy: Ukrainian IT academy run by Binary Studio offering intensive programming bootcamps. Direct peer in Ukraine targeting adult career switchers with employer-aligned programming curriculum.
• DAN.IT Education: Israel/Ukraine IT education provider focused on tech career bootcamps (programming, QA, design). Direct peer with overlapping adult career-changer audience, similar bootcamp model, and similar employer-aligned curriculum.

Regional players

• Prometheus: Leading Ukrainian online MOOC platform (non-accredited) with IT, business and other courses, founded by Ukrainian MOOC pioneers. Regional competitor in online IT education in the Ukrainian market with broader subject breadth.
• Logos IT Academy: Ukrainian IT school providing programming, design, and language courses with online and offline formats. Regional player with comparable Ukrainian bootcamp offerings for adults.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HillelITSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/hillel_itschool
• Xx.com/hillel_itschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hillel.IT.School
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ithillel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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