Stepik
Stepik is a leading Russian educational platform offering hundreds of free programming and computer science courses with certificates. Created by JetBrains and Hyperskill, the platform is widely used by Russian universities and tech companies for teaching Python, Java, algorithms, data science, and more.
Duration
Self-paced
Level
Beginner
Deadline
No Deadline
No prior programming experience required for introductory courses. Intermediate and advanced courses may require basic programming knowledge. Most courses are available in Russian, with some offered in English.
Python Programming: Basics, Data Structures, and OOP
Java and Kotlin Development Fundamentals
Algorithms and Data Structures
Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Data Science and Machine Learning with Python
Databases and SQL Fundamentals
Stepik is an educational technology company founded in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It provides an adaptive learning platform used by universities, tech companies, and individual learners. The platform is known for its interactive coding exercises and strong focus on computer science education.
Founded
2013
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Recognition
Leading Russian e-learning platform — 10M+ learners
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