ABB Tech Academy

Our Story ABB Tech Academy is a premier technology education institution headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan. Positioned as a strategic talent hub, it operates with strong ties to ABB and the broader corporate ecosystem, aiming to close the gap between academic learning and industry demand. The academy delivers an end-to-end educational pipeline—from youth STEM camps and math competitions to advanced professional certification tracks in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product leadership. Its mission centers on cultivating a highly skilled local tech workforce through rigorous selection, practical project-based learning, and direct employment pathways with ABB and partner companies. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Tech for Non-Tech — A 4-day intensive seminar designed for professionals without a technical background. Covers IT infrastructure, frontend and backend concepts, data and API fundamentals, system architecture, Agile methodology, and product documentation. Concludes with a mini-project and quiz to enable effective collaboration with technical teams. 🎓 Generative AI for All — Hands-on training with cutting-edge AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Participants master core concepts such as LLMs, RAG, and AI Agents, and learn to apply generative AI solutions effectively within business processes. 🎓 Oracle Database Administration — A career-oriented program providing the essential technical knowledge and practical skills required to become an Oracle Database Administrator. 🎓 AI for QA (Online) — Specialized track focused on artificial intelligence applications in quality assurance and testing workflows. 🎓 IT Audit Career Program — Comprehensive track for launching a career in IT audit, particularly within the banking sector. Covers audit methodologies, cybersecurity, risk management, AI-based audit technologies, and preparation for CISA certification. 🎓 Data Analytics & Generative AI — Designed for individuals with a technical foundation targeting professional growth in data. Covers modern data analysis, modeling, and visualization, working with generative AI tools, real-world data tasks, and data-driven decision-making for large datasets. 🎓 Backend (Java) Online — Covers core and advanced Java topics in a practical format, plus writing and optimizing SQL database queries. 🎓 IT Business Analyst — Interactive program focused on understanding enterprise problems and goals, analyzing needs and solutions, preparing strategies, driving organizational change, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration across IT projects. 🎓 QA Engineering: Manual & Automation Testing (Online) — Foundational QA training covering various software development approaches. Participants learn to write autotests in Java with no prior programming knowledge required. 🎓 Mobile Development iOS — Professional training in iOS mobile application development. 🎓 Technical Product Owner — Program designed to develop technical product ownership and leadership capabilities. 🎓 360 Tech-Driven Product Leadership — Comprehensive leadership program for managing and leading tech products end-to-end. 🎓 Salesforce Developer — Specialized track for developing applications and solutions on the Salesforce platform. 🎓 Mobile Development Android — Professional training in Android mobile application development. 🎓 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing — Core principles and foundational practices of digital marketing. 🎓 Digital Product Marketing — Advanced marketing strategies specifically tailored for digital products. 🎓 Cybersecurity & System Administration — Integrated program covering cybersecurity principles and systems administration. 🎓 Startup Camp — Intensive camp for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build and launch technology startups. 🎓 Product Owner — Dedicated program for mastering the Product Owner role in Agile environments. 🎓 Linux Operating System — Essential training in Linux administration and system management. 🎓 Summer Math Camp — Seasonal educational camp focused on advanced mathematics for youth. 🎓 Front End Development — Professional training in frontend software development technologies. 🎓 ABB Math Competition — Competitive mathematics event organized by the academy for students. 🎓 UI/UX Design — Training in user interface and user experience design principles, tools, and methodologies. 🎓 Software Engineering — Comprehensive program covering the full software engineering lifecycle. 🎓 Mobile Development for Kids — Introductory mobile development course designed specifically for children. 🎓 Web Development for Kids — Introductory web development course designed specifically for children. 🎓 Full Stack Development — Professional-level training covering both frontend and backend development. 🎓 DevOps Fundamentals — Foundational course in DevOps practices, tools, and culture. 🎓 Machine Learning — Program dedicated to machine learning concepts, models, and real-world applications. 🎓 NASA ASTRO CAMP® — Specialized STEM camp program in partnership with NASA, focused on space education and science for youth. Specialties 🎯 Software Engineering & Full-Cycle Development 🎯 Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI 🎯 Cybersecurity, System Administration & IT Audit 🎯 Product Management, Business Analysis & Agile Leadership 🎯 Mobile & Web Development (iOS, Android, Frontend, Backend) 🎯 Digital Marketing & Product Marketing 🎯 Database Administration (Oracle) 🎯 Quality Assurance & Test Automation 🎯 DevOps & Infrastructure Fundamentals 🎯 STEM & Tech Education for Children and Youth 🎯 Career Transition Programs for Non-Technical Professionals Methods & Approach ABB Tech Academy employs a rigorous, multi-stage selection process to ensure candidate motivation and fit, including an online application form, a motivation letter, assessment stages, and a final online interview evaluating both technical aptitude and soft skills. The pedagogy blends theoretical instruction with intensive practical training delivered by local and international instructors. Throughout each program, students receive continuous mentor support for assignments and projects. The academy emphasizes real-world application through interactive methods, mini-projects, quizzes, and business-case simulations. Graduates are awarded certificates, and the academy actively facilitates career placement through dedicated "Career Days" held in partnership with ABB and other corporate partners. Who It's For The academy serves a broad spectrum of learners: non-technical professionals seeking IT literacy and better collaboration with engineering teams; career-changers aiming for roles in audit, QA, business analysis, or software development; junior-to-mid-level tech professionals upskilling in backend, frontend, mobile, data, AI, or cybersecurity; aspiring product owners, technical product managers, and digital marketers; database and systems administrators pursuing Oracle or Linux specialization; children and teenagers interested in coding, web and mobile development, mathematics, and STEM through summer camps and competitions; and entrepreneurs looking to launch tech startups via the Startup Camp. Several programs are accessible to beginners with no prior technical knowledge. Facilities & Practical Info Programs are delivered in Baku, Azerbaijan, with several tracks offered fully online to accommodate remote learners. The academy operates on a bilingual Azerbaijani-English platform, reflecting both local and international instructional standards. Admission is cyclical: registration opens via the website and requires a completed form and motivation letter, followed by a multi-stage selection process culminating in an online interview. Training is conducted by a mix of local and international trainers, with mentorship provided continuously throughout the study period. Location Address: 29 Neftchi Gurban Street, Sabail District, Baku 1003, Azerbaijan Hours: See website for upcoming program schedules and admission cycles The "+" ✅ Direct corporate pipeline to ABB and partner companies through exclusive "Career Days" and active job placement support for graduates ✅ Hybrid learning model combining in-person Baku campus sessions with flexible online tracks for remote participants ✅ Mentorship-driven education with continuous support from local and international industry professionals throughout the program ✅ End-to-end educational ecosystem spanning youth STEM camps, math competitions, and advanced professional certification programs ✅ Strong emphasis on practical, project-based learning with real-world business applications and AI-powered tooling