FAQ
It’s not the kind of FAQ you yell out when you step on a Lego. This is the list of the most frequently asked questions about Infinum Academy. If we haven’t covered yours here, drop us a line, and we’ll do our best to help you out.
General
When will I get a confirmation email for applying to Infinum Academy?
You should receive the confirmation email that your application was successful soon after you sign up. Check your spam folder, too. We will contact you again a few days before the exam.
Is it possible to attend Infinum Academy courses online?
We understand that some students may not be able to attend every lecture live, so it is possible to participate in classes online with prior notice.
Are there any costs to attending Infinum Academy?
Attending all Infinum Academy courses is 100% free of charge. All necessary materials for attending the course are included. There’s no small print or unpleasant surprises to be scared of.
Applicants
I am still a student in college. Can I apply for a course?
Yes, students can apply to Infinum Academy, as long as they meet the course application criteria.
I recently graduated from college. Can I apply for a course?
Yes, you can apply to Infinum Academy if you recently graduated and are not yet employed full-time, as long as you meet the course application criteria.
I’m not a student, I am employed full-time, and I would like to make a career change. Can I apply for a course?
Yes, you don’t have to be a student to apply to Infinum Academy. You only need to meet the course application criteria.
Exam
Is the entrance exam mandatory?
The entrance exam is mandatory for all development courses. To apply for the design course, you will need to submit your portfolio.
How can I prepare for the Ruby on Rails entrance exam?
Learn the basics of object-oriented programming and be familiar with Git basics. Our Team Leads recommend reading through Headfirst OOP (even though it’s written for Java, it is helpful), Headfirst Design Patterns, Clean Code, and exploring Git basics.
How can I prepare for the Data & AI entrance exam?
The entrance exam will cover the stuff mentioned in the course requirements. That means you should be familiar with Python, Git commands, the basics of OOP, and basic ML algorithms.
How can I prepare for the Quality Assurance entrance exam?
The entrance exam will focus on software testing tools and processes, computer science and software development basics, and UI/UX design basics. We advise you to research general software testing topics such as bug reporting, test documentation, testing types, and test automation.
Courses
What programming languages are used in the courses?
The programming languages depend on the course, so make sure to check out individual course pages where they are stated.
Equipment
Do I need to have a MacBook computer?
For JS & Angular, .Net, Spring & Kotlin, Ruby on Rails, Android, and Flutter courses, a personal laptop is mandatory, but it doesn’t need to be a MacBook. For the iOS course, we will be supplying MacBooks, or you can use your own if you have one.
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