Elixirr Digital Academy

Kickstart your IT career

Elixirr AI Academy is a programme designed for young enthusiasts seeking practical knowledge in the IT industry.

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Academy overview

8 weeks

Academy requires all participants to commit to 8 hours each working day. It’s a short but impactful programme designed to kick-start your IT career in just 8 weeks.

Get practical experience

Our programme is structured to include lectures, mentoring sessions, home assignments and a final team project. All with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning.

Croatia and South Africa

We want participants to experience the real working environment at Elixirr, which is why our Academy is held onsite in the Rijeka and/or Cape Town offices.

Learn from the best

Our mentors are experts in their field and they will work with you daily to share real use cases and be on hand to answer all questions.

Free of charge

We are committed to giving back to our community and nurturing young talent; therefore the Academy programme comes at no cost to participants.

Data & AI track

Learn about the newest trends in data engineering focused on AWS and become a data engineer who knows how to collect, transform and analyse data in the cloud.

This course is designed for motivated individuals with a foundational knowledge of SQL and/or Python, who are eager to learn modern principles and best practices for data manipulation using cutting-edge technologies in AWS. The curriculum covers cloud solution architecture, data storage and data processing in the AWS environment.

No previous experience needed

The Academy is designed for entry-level individuals looking to expand their basic technical knowledge. If you are an ambitious, motivated, and problem-solving team player with an interest in technical studies, this programme is for you. No prior diplomas, qualifications, or experience are required.

Academy FAQs

How do I apply?

The first step is to apply on the opening “Elixirr AI Academy” on our career page.

Croatia Website

South Africa Website

Your CV is required because we want to get to know you better! We would like to see your educational background, any previous work experience you might have. Any additional courses you’ve had or projects that you have done during or outside your studies. Maybe you are not a student at the moment, but a self-taught developer aiming to make their way into the IT industry – share your Github and let us see what you are working on.

Besides your CV, we have added some screening questions to the application form. Sometimes it is hard to tell from a CV alone about your main interests, expectations, and plans for the future, so we would appreciate your effort to tell us more.

How does the selection process look like?

To achieve and maintain the best quality of the programme, the number of participants is limited. Therefore, we have a selection process to choose the best candidates.

The first stage of the selection process is a conversation with HR. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and motivation. You should demonstrate a clear interest and explain why you think you would be a good fit for the Academy. Additionally, English speaking skills will also be assessed during this conversation.

The next step is an interview with our tech experts and HR. This interview aims to assess your previous knowledge and relevant tech skills to ensure you can keep up with the curriculum. Don’t worry—we are not looking for experts and you don’t need to have an answer to every question. Show us your thought process and motivation to learn, and we’re sure you’ll do great!

Are there any requirements?

Yes, requirements to enter the course: SQL basics, Python basics and English level B2 or higher.

I still haven't heard back after applying, what do I do?

We personally review every application that we receive, which means the process can take some time. If you haven’t heard from us yet, there’s no need to follow up—we will reach out if your application progresses to the next stage. While we understand this may be frustrating, please rest assured that every CV is carefully considered.

When will the applications open for the next edition?

The next edition of the Academy is coming soon! Be sure to follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on upcoming Academy Preview sessions, enrolment dates and exclusive content.

From our participants

The future is digital and the future is now. Equip yourself with SQL, Python and AWS skills at the Academy and lead the data revolution!

Keep up with all the work and this course will take you from an AWS Zero to Hero!

It is really worth your time. During these few weeks I learned a lot about data processing and analysis and have gotten real insight into what working on real industry projects look like. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in data analytics.

If you can, grab this opportunity with both arms, do your best to learn as much as you can and to make connections that can help you in the future.

Academy was a great experience. I met a lot of students with similar interests and had opportunities to work on real projects.

This Academy was a unique experience, it was a great opportunity being able to learn more on topics like using Python in D&A, data analysis using SQL and testing out different possibilities of AWS platform.

Entering the world of data in the most entertaining way possible is a great opportunity for you. Don't overlook it!

For me, the Academy was a great experience. I learned a lot and I met really nice people, participants of the Academy and mentors. So, don't hesitate, sign up and have a great summer!