It’s time for a new season of TEACHERS’ SMART UP!
We are excited to launch the Winter Edition of Teachers’ Smart Up 2026 — an educational initiative developed within Sigma Software University that has already earned the trust of the professional community, was recognized with DOU Award 2025, and named the Best EdTech Solution of 2025.
Teachers’ Smart Up is a community of educators who strive to improve education, make learning engaging and meaningful, and shape the future through modern, practical IT education.
In this winter season, expect even more relevant topics and practical cases for working with students and pupils.
We have specifically enhanced the program to make it useful for both university lecturers and computer science teachers, helping them confidently navigate the modern IT landscape.
We’re also preparing a special surprise — a session by an international speaker on a topic that is sure to spark interest and inspiration.
Join us to get inspired, gain new ideas, and become part of a community that is already shaping the future of education. Register now!
If you have any questions, you can find the answers in our Telegram bot — 👉 Q&A: Teachers’ Smart Up
We also invite you to join the Teachers’ Smart Up Telegram channel to stay up to date with all program news and other opportunities for educators.
CERTIFICATES
All program participants will receive a certificate of course completion, confirming their participation in the training.
Additionally, participants may choose to obtain an extended certificate with 1 ECTS credit, which includes the total workload, a list of covered topics, and other required details needed to officially confirm professional development at an educational institution.
PARTNERS
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, IT Ukraine Association, Kharkiv IT Cluster, Lviv IT Cluster.
WHO IS THIS FOR
This program is designed for university and college lecturers in IT-related disciplines, as well as computer science teachers who strive to stay up to date with current educational trends and changes.
INFORMATION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
If you are currently serving in the military or are a family member of a servicemember, please contact us via our Telegram bot (select the “For Military Personnel” option in the menu).
In this case, the certificate with 1 ECTS credit will be provided free of charge
IMPORTANT
Participants of the Teachers’ Smart Up program are required to adhere to standards of ethical, respectful, and lawful behavior during online lectures, discussions, and communication in chats.
The use of offensive language, insulting or derogatory statements, as well as any form of disrespect toward speakers, organizers, or other participants is strictly prohibited.
In the event of a violation of these rules, the organizers reserve the right to restrict participation or remove a participant from the program without prior notice and without issuing a certificate for such participant.
PROGRAM
The training program is designed to run over one working week. Each day includes two to three online sessions, which will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Opening remarks by Maksym Pochebut, Chief Learning Officer at Sigma Software
Olena Bakhchedzhioglu — PhD in Statistics, Mathematics Lecturer, Author of Educational Courses
Pavlo Husevyk — PhD in Physics, Academic Supervisor of Student Engineering Projects
Yuliia Tsymbala — Head of the Education Team at Lviv IT Cluster
Khrystyna Dolynska — Software Developer / ML Engineer at Sigma Software
Yuliia Hroza — UI/UX Designer, Trainer at Sigma Software University
Maksym Vasylyshyn — Full-Stack .NET Developer, Web Development Lecturer and Mentor
Claudia Ghouri — CEO at Einfach Genial gGmbH
Anastasiia Myhun — STEM Education Leader, Author and Physics Lecturer
Viktoriia Konofolska — Robotics Education Expert, Teacher-Methodologist
Serhii Kashubin — Research Engineer at Google DeepMind (Protein Function Discovery)
AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL:
— gain an understanding of the key global trends in education;
— develop awareness of current IT labor market trends;
— be able to apply new knowledge and skills in your own teaching practice;
— expand your professional network.
Here you can find feedback from previous programs.
TEACHERS` SMART UP: WINTER EDITION 2026
Dear Sigma Software University team,
On behalf of our colleagues who had the chance to join Teachers’ Smart Up: Winter Edition 2025, we’d like to express our sincere gratitude for this unique educational initiative. You’ve created a true platform for professional growth, helping IT educators refresh their knowledge, explore new teaching methodologies, and stay updated on the latest industry trends.
We especially want to highlight the lecture by an international speaker — a wonderful opportunity to improve English skills and gain insights into global education trends.
Thank you for the professional organization, inspiring case studies, and the chance to connect with like-minded colleagues! Such initiatives not only broaden our horizons but also inspire new achievements in teaching.
We look forward to new projects from Sigma Software University and continued collaboration!
TEACHERS` SMART UP: WINTER EDITION 2026
Participation in such initiatives allows our lecturers to expand horizons, explore the latest trends in education, and apply new knowledge in practice
TEACHERS` SMART UP: WINTER EDITION 2026
I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to join this program and expand my skills and knowledge. The sessions and talks about the future of education were inspiring and insightful.
I look forward to applying these learnings in my work as a researcher and lecturer, and enriching my courses at the Department of Industrial Marketing, Igor Sikorsky KPI. Excited for new meetings with Sigma Software University experts at upcoming events!
TEACHERS` SMART UP: WINTER EDITION 2026
Lecturers from the Department of Software Engineering had the chance to dive into modern educational technologies and gain valuable knowledge from leading IT experts.
The program was extremely useful, as it is focused on preparing students for the real needs of today’s tech world.
