The official opening ceremony of Peerstack Academy, established
through a partnership between NEQSOL Academy (part of NEQSOL
Holding), the Education Development Fund, and Technology SNI, has
taken place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Peerstack Academy introduces the globally recognized education
programs of Qwasar Silicon Valley, a US-based tech education
provider, to Azerbaijan. The Academy aims to train internationally
qualified professionals in the field of information technology. It
operates in a state-of-the-art learning facility located on the
campus of Azerbaijan Technical University.
The Academy offers intensive full-stack programming training
based on international standards, with a strong focus on
project-based and practical learning. The curriculum, developed in
accordance with Qwasar Silicon Valley’s methodology, reflects
real-world industry workflows. During the course, students gain
hands-on experience with technologies such as Ruby, JavaScript,
React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs, and graduate with two
internationally accredited diplomas and a portfolio of
production-ready applications.
NEQSOL Holding covers 70% of the tuition fees for students. This
support not only makes the program more accessible but also
contributes to the development of the tech sector in the country.
Students selected through a nationwide admission process launched
in 2024 have already begun their studies.
Speakers at the event included Jamal Rzayev,
Director of Peerstack Academy; Valayat Valiyev,
Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University; Imran AhmadzadaHead of NEQSOL Holding Azerbaijan;
Meric TuncChief Human Capital Officer at NEQSOL
Holding; Rasul HashimovHead of the Project
Management Department at the Education Development Fund; and
The MugnaaneCEO of Qwasar Silicon Valley.
“Peerstack Academy is a long-term investment in the digital
future and part of our broader strategy to support innovation,
education, and human capital development in the region. By bringing
young talent together with global-standard education and advanced
practices, we are laying a strong foundation for the next
generation of engineers, professionals, and entrepreneurs,” – said
Jabb fabrarovChairman of NEQSOL Holding.
“At the Education Development Fund, we believe that investing in
innovative and high-quality education is essential to our country’s
development. Peerstack Academy is a clear example of how strong
partnerships can make globally competitive skills more accessible
and help build the workforce of the future,” – said ELNUR NASIBOVChairman of the Board of the Education
Development Fund.
Speakers emphasized Peerstack Academy as a successful example of
a strategic partnership that bridges the gap between education and
labor market demands. The innovative learning environment,
cutting-edge programs, and Qwasar’s advanced teaching approach were
particularly highlighted.
NEQSOL Holding representatives also noted the growing demand for
skilled IT professionals in the country and the gap between supply
and demand, positioning Peerstack Academy as a response to this
need – with graduates potentially joining companies within the
Holding.
For more information and applications:
Website: peerstack.tech
Facebook: facebook.com/peerstack.tech
Instagram: instagram.com/peerstack.tech
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/peerstack-academy
NEQSOL Holding is an international group of companies operating
in 11 countries across telecommunications, energy, construction,
and high-tech.
The Education Development Fund is a public legal entity that
supports the development of Azerbaijan’s education system and helps
modernize the infrastructure of public educational
institutions.
Qwasar Silicon Valley is a US-based technology education
provider offering intensive, project-based training programs in
software engineering, full-stack development, data science,
artificial intelligence/machine learning, and DevOps.