Where to start a career in IT management: professions, universities, and useful resources

In-Demand Professions

— IT Project Manager: manages IT projects from start to finish, including planning, schedule and budget control, development team management, and ensuring project goals are achieved

— Product Manager: responsible for the strategic management of the product lifecycle, including defining its functionality, planning development, and coordinating between teams

— IT Operations Manager: ensures the uninterrupted operation of IT infrastructure, including managing servers, networks, cloud services, and ensuring data security

— IT Service Manager: manages IT service delivery processes for users, including support, maintenance, and improving service quality

— IT Risk Manager: assesses, manages, and minimizes risks related to information security, data privacy, and other aspects of IT projects and operations. 

Universities

Kazakhstan

Astana IT University, "IT Management"

Astana International University, "IT Management"

SDU University, "Information Systems"

Almaty Management University, Product Management

Kyrgyzstan

Ala-Too International University, "Management in Information Technology"

International University of the Kyrgyz Republic, "Management"

International University of Innovative Technologies, "IT Management in Business"

Uzbekistan

Tashkent University of Information Technologies, "Management and Marketing"

TEAM University, Business Management

British Management University, "Project Management"

Online Courses

"How to Become a Product or Project Manager" by Netology

A course for beginners where you will learn what product and project managers do and the differences between these professions. You will also understand how to master the profession from scratch and what skills are needed for a successful career start.

Cost: Free

Junior Product Manager by Product Bee

In this course, you will master the basic principles of management and enhance your current skills for professional growth. You will receive bonus materials and lectures, including guest appearances by experts from Google, Meta, Kaspi, inDrive, and other companies. Additionally, you will get access to a closed Telegram group with current job vacancies.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: from 32,500 tenge per month

"IT Project Manager" by Geekbrains

You will study the basics of programming and computer science concepts, digital technologies, software, operating systems, databases, and much more. The program allows you to make an informed choice of specialization and technologies and improve your skills in your chosen direction.

Duration: from 9 months
Cost: 53,453 tenge per month

"Project Manager from Scratch" by Geeks

Study Agile, Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, learn to manage software development projects, correctly assign tasks to IT specialists, and learn to use project management tools like Jira, Trello, and more.

Duration: 3 months
Cost: 70,372 tenge per month

Useful YouTube Channels

IT Project Managers

This channel teaches practical project management that works in the real world, analyzes risks encountered in IT projects, and much more.

Influential PMO

This channel is designed to provide advice, skills, and insights to anyone involved in project management, whether they are project managers, team members, or business stakeholders working with project professionals.

Adriana Girdler

The author of this channel helps project managers achieve project goals quickly and effectively using practical and efficient methods. You will find useful life hacks, interesting facts, and secrets of successful project management.