Everset academy

Middle Product Designer

400 000 ₸

Allocated 23 Quotas

About course

"Middle Product Designer" is the second stage of the systematic product design training program, designed for graduates of the foundation course and practicing Junior-level professionals. The program focuses on what distinguishes a Middle Product Designer from a beginner: the ability to independently manage product tasks, make decisions based on data and business context, and be accountable for measurable results. Over 26 weeks, participants complete the full cycle of working on a complex product—from product discovery and in-depth research to design, building a design system, experimentation, and assessing its impact on metrics. Particular attention is paid to product thinking, advanced UX research, design systems at scale, and cross-functional communication. The course is project-based: each participant develops their own project and presents it to invited experts. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to apply for a Middle Product Designer position and confidently work in a product team.

Special condition

The course fee is 400,000 tenge, covered by the Tech Orda grant. Students also pay a 200,000 tenge deposit, which is refunded upon successful completion. To receive a certificate, students must meet three requirements: maintain a minimum grade point average of 60% out of 100%, submit monthly reports to Astana Hub on time, and pass the final test, scoring at least 15 out of 30. If a student fails to complete the course on their own initiative, is expelled by the school due to poor performance, or fails to meet other Astana Hub requirements for the Tech Orda grant, the certificate will not be issued and the deposit will not be refunded. If the student wishes to pay the deposit in installments, they must pay 20% more of the deposit. Students who are not included in the Tech Orda grant list will be able to purchase the course at a discount of up to 50% and be placed on the waiting list. If they are transferred to a grant, the 200,000 tenge deposit will be refunded upon completion of the course, provided all conditions set by Astana Hub are met.

Course details

level

Для продолжающих

Study format

Online

Entrance exams

Duration, in weeks

Education language

Russian

Qualifications

middle

Skills

- Product thinking: connecting design solutions with the business model and metrics - Product discovery: formulating problems, hypotheses, and opportunity solution trees - Advanced UX research: generative and evaluative methods, Research Ops - Quantitative methods: surveys, product analytics, working with Amplitude and GA4 - Designing complex scenarios, interface states, and data-heavy products

FAQ

What is the Tech Orda program?
- Tech Orda is a human capital development program in the field of IT. The program provides subsidized tunding for the training of IT specialists in private schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Where will the selection of candidates for training take place?
- Acceptance and processing of applications will take place at the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
What are the requirements for candidates?
- The basic requirements for candidates include citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the age limit from 18 to 45 years. Additional requirements depend on the IT-school / IT-company and the course you choose. It is mandatory to read all the conditions before applying for training.
How much does the training cost?
- The amount of funding per person is up to 500,000 KZT. If the training is conducted in an offline format, the program covers up to 500,000 KZT, and if the cost exceeds this amount, the student pays the difference. For online or hybrid training, the program covers up to 400,000 KZT, and if the cost is higher, the remaining amount is paid by the student. If the tuition fee is below the established limits (500,000 KZT for offline or 400,000 KZT for online/hybrid), the program covers it in full.
How long does the quota training under the Tech Orda program last?
- The training will take place from 6 months or more, depending on the Course and the IT-school you plan to enroll in.
How many IT schools participate in the program?
- The list of all IT schools is available on the showcase of IT schools at astanahub.com portal.
How many applications can I submit?
- Candidates can only apply for 5 (five) Participants of the Program.
How many scholarships/quotas can a candidate receive under the Program?
- The candidate can only study 1 (one) once within the framework of the Program. There is one exception: A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company). For example, if you first study for a Junior Web Developer at School X in 2023 and then apply for a Middle Web Developer at the same school X in 2024.
Can a student who has completed a quota training under the Program in 2023-2024 apply again?
- A student can get training in 2 (two) Courses during the duration of the Program, only provided that one takes Courses that are pre- and post-prerequisites to each other from the same Participant of the Program (IT school/IT company).
If I studied with a Program Participant in 2023 (IT schools/IT companies), but was on the waiting list, can I apply now?
- Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you contact the Program Participant (where you have completed education) to confirm your status on the waiting list within the Program.
Is there an opportunity for a student to transfer from one IT school to another, which is also a Participant of the Tech Orda program?
- As soon as the candidate confirms his choice to apply for a grant at a certain IT-school, there is no possibility to transfer to another school. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider all available options before making a decision on accepting/rejecting a grant within the framework of the Program.
Should Candidates who have received a quota work out after training?
- No, such counter obligations are not provided for by Astana Hub. Other conditions may be regulated in the contract between the IT-school and the student.
Can I opt out of studying during the learning process? Is there a penalty if I don't complete the training?
- The conditions depend on the specific IT school/IT company you choose. In the school card on the showcaseof IT-schools at astanahub.com portal, there is a special 'Special conditions' section where this information can be indicated. Also, we recommend that you contact the IT school directly and find out about all the terms of the contract.
Can I study at the same time in an IT-company (EPAM) and an IT-school as part of the Program?
- No, within the framework of the Program, you can study at only one IT-school or IT-company.