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In the new academic year, Moscow colleges will introduce three training programs in information technology (IT). Students will be able to study in-depth software development and management, technical operation and maintenance of information systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence solutions. Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
"Moscow colleges are training qualified personnel for the city's digital economy. This has become possible thanks to close collaboration with industry leaders. More than 300 leading IT companies are already partners with the colleges. Together, we are creating a cutting-edge material and technical base and providing in-depth retraining for teachers in specialized disciplines. Currently, nearly 23,000 students are studying at Moscow's IT colleges. Interest in information technology is growing: in 2025, nearly 8,000 students entered their first year—a 10 percent increase from the previous year. They are mastering 12 in-demand specialties, including computer game development, augmented and virtual reality technologies, and the fundamentals of quantum communications. In the new academic year, students at Moscow colleges will be able to study three new areas of IT: software development and management, technical operation and maintenance of information systems, and the integration of solutions using artificial intelligence," noted Anastasia Rakova.
A key training principle is integration with real businesses. Partners with Moscow colleges include Yandex, VKontakte, MTS, Sber, and Rostelecom. They participate in the development of curricula and laboratory equipment standards, assess students' knowledge through exams, invite students to internships with job placement opportunities, and conduct internships for faculty.
Collaboration with market leaders allows us to introduce unique formats into the educational process. For example, nearly 3,500 students at the IT. Moscow College of Information Technology received free access to specialized Yandex Practicum programs in six areas, including Python development, data analysis, and system administration. They solve real-world cases and earn certificates that help them find jobs.
Hackathons and cybersecurity competitions are also held for students. Moscow transport companies participate in these competitions. Winners are invited to internships. For example, Dmitry Ivanov, a student at the IT.Moscow College of Information Technology, won the hackathon, completed an internship at the Moscow Metro, and is now working as a chief specialist at the Center for Research and Development of Unmanned Transport. He is involved in developing the concept for a driverless tram.
Teachers are also upgrading their skills. For example, 200 teachers from 14 colleges completed intensive training at the free digital technology school "School 21." They learned how to use neural networks, automate assessments, and create educational materials. This allows them to personalize the learning process and devote more time to working with each student.
Another 180 teachers are currently completing a course at the School of Programmers, a leading online IT training service. They are studying the programming languages C, Kotlin, and Java, as well as software architecture and DevOps practices, which will be used to prepare students.
To hone professional skills in conditions as close to real life as possible, IT colleges are upgrading their workshops and laboratories. In recent years, more than 360 labs have been modernized for practical training. These include spaces for programming and big data analysis, as well as labs for quantum technologies, mobile app development, and AR/VR testing.
In the coming years, a new flagship college will be built in Moscow. It will train specialists in key industry areas—from equipment and network installation and maintenance to cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. It is planned to establish specialized interdisciplinary laboratories and testing grounds for urban environment modeling, transportation management, software development and artificial intelligence, social digitalization, communications and infocommunications, and the IT. Moscow technology park. This educational format ensures deep immersion in the profession from the first year and is based exclusively on current industry practices.
Earlier, Anastasia Rakova announced the start college forum, which will take place from March 21 to 24 at Gostiny Dvor. At the event, everyone will have the opportunity to learn about current educational programs presented by over 60 city, federal, and private colleges.
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