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IT Academy STEP Cambodia Institute is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2023 / 2024 academic year. We offer two exciting international Associate Degree professional programs - Software Development and Computer Graphics & Design. Both of these technology-focused programs are 2.5 years in length. To get started, students should have basic PC user skills and an understanding of English, as our educational materials are all in English. We welcome applicants both with and without high school certificates. If you are interested in joining us and launching your journey in tech, check the information on pricing for Cambodian students in our professional degree programs in this link. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Academy to learn more and get started on this exciting educational journey during the working hours: Monday-Sunday from 8 am to 12 am and from 1 pm to 5 pm). Our address in Toul Kork on Google Maps. At IT Academy STEP Ca

The IT Academy STEP Cambodia recently celebrated another graduating class of talented students. This group of graduates majored in the fields of Graphic Design. Based on their amazing career placements, it's clear the STEP program provided these students with the perfect foundation for professional success.  We are incredibly proud that 100% of graduating students would recommend IT Academy STEP Cambodia as the best place to study Graphic Design. This is a true testament to the quality of education provided by our expert instructors and career-focused curriculum. Yap Isabelle, now a Graphic Designer at SPACElogic International, had nothing but praise for the STEP curriculum and teachers. "The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and make the lessons engaging. The curriculum covers so many topics in detail that you really feel like an expert by the end," she said. Isabelle particularly enjoyed the hands-on sessions with instructors, interactive learning, and progressi

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC) and IT Academy STEP Cambodia (STEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions. The ceremony was attended by top officials from both sides, including Dr. Kol Pheng, President and founder of PUC, Mr. Vladimir RODIONOVS and Mrs. Natalja Rodionova, Managing Partners of STEP, as well as deans and directors from the educational departments of PUC and STEP. Under this agreement, alumni from STEP will have a pathway to pursue further education at PUC in the Computer Science program. Those who have earned credits and graduated from STEP can apply for admission to PUC's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program. STEP Academy graduates with an associate degree are eligible to directly enroll in the bachelor's program at PUC and continue their education with credit transfer. The credit-based curriculum offered at PUC allows students flexibility in de

The IT Academy STEP Cambodia management team was pleased to attend the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023 in Kyoto, Japan. The IGF is a global multistakeholder forum that brings together governments, businesses, civil society, academia, and the technical community to discuss and develop public policy on issues related to the Internet. This year's IGF was focused on a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), regulations and policies, and gender inclusion and access to the internet worldwide. As part of the IGF program, Natalja Rodionova, the founder of Cambodia's Sisters of Code, delivered a presentation on the work of the first female coding club in the country. The presentation, titled "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls Through the First Female Coding Club in Cambodia," aimed to ignite conversations about establishing and supporting similar initiatives globally. Sisters of Code provides coding education, technology training, and career mentori

We are excited to announce that STEP IT Academy Cambodia Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Puthisastra to provide new educational opportunities for students in the technology sector. This partnership will allow STEP IT Academy Cambodia Institute Associate Degree graduates to seamlessly transition to the University of Puthisastra to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Students will also benefit from joint lectures, seminars, conferences, and training programs offered by both institutions. This MoU represents an important step in expanding access to higher education and career development pathways for youth in Cambodia's technology sector. STEP IT Academy Cambodia Institute and the University of Puthisastra share a commitment to delivering quality education and developing talent that can meet the growing needs of the country's digital economy. Benefits of the partnership The partnership between STEP

Today our team from IT Academy STEP Cambodia Institute visited Chak Angre Krom High School to establish their first computer lab by donating laptops and tables. This large school serves over 5,000 students from elementary through high school grades. Providing access to technology is critical for today's youth to gain the digital skills needed for future careers and opportunities. We hope this new computer lab sparks inspiration and unlocks potential for the students at Chak Angre Krom. During our visit, we also discussed launching a Sisters of Code club to provide a supportive tech community for female students. Programs like this help strengthen diversity in STEM fields. Empowering Cambodian youth through technology education is central to IT Academy STEP’s mission. We aim to equip students with knowledge and confidence in computer science that will serve them well in life. It was so exciting to see the students eagerly checking out the new laptops and tech equipment