Introduction

Hello, Michal here! My journey in the tech

industry has taken me from the realms of
software engineering to the strategic role of a
Chief Technology O cer (CTO) at a thriving tech
startup.

I've had the enriching experience of recruiting

and hiring a plethora of software developers and
have been intimately involved in sculpting the
technological trajectory of my previous
company.

Once, I was rmly rooted in the belief that the most adept IT recruiters must
inherently be those who’ve originated from IT backgrounds—perhaps ex-
developers who hold intrinsic knowledge about IT positions and technologies.
This viewpoint often made me hesitant to engage with recruiters who didn’t
possess a tech-savvy mindset.

However, time and experience have reshaped my perspectives. I've realized that
the essence of a competent IT recruiter lies not in their past experiences but in
their current knowledge and adaptability. The truth is, the intricate realms of IT
can indeed be learned and mastered, even without spending years submerged in
the industry. #GrowthMindsetMatters

This realization propelled my colleagues and me—CTOs and tech leaders on a

collaborative mission—to conceptualize a training program aimed at endowing
non-tech-savvy recruiters with the essential technical fundamentals, empowering
them to hire developers with assured con dence. This initiative has found its
wings in Europe and Asia, quickly evolving into our best-selling training program.

The checklist below is a crystallization of our emphasized learning points and

serves as a beacon for your transformative journey into becoming an exceptional
IT recruiter. If you nd yourself entangled in a web of technical terms or feeling
adrift during conversations with developers and hiring managers, then mastering

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insight.

I’ve witnessed the transformative power of understanding these terms on

recruiters' con dence levels, and the newfound ability to seamlessly integrate
these terms into conversations and interviews is truly empowering.

Imagine the limitless possibilities and the multitude of developers you could hire
if you were uent in their language, knew the art of attracting them, and
mastered the skills of interviewing them!

I extend my hand to aid you in mastering these IT terms. Of course, there's

always the option to delve into the vast reservoirs of Wikipedia or plunge into a
binge-watching spree on YouTube. However, if you yearn for a deeper
understanding and wish to learn the practical application of these terms during
casual dialogues or formal interviews, I invite you to explore our Ultimate online
training program—Tech Recruiter Master Class.

So, if you're ready to elevate your understanding and augment your recruitment
skills, let’s embark on this enlightening journey together! 👍

Be great,

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13 Key Areas

I. Basic Computer Science and IT Concepts

A. Hardware & Software
CPU
RAM
SSD
HDD

B. Operating Systems
Windows
Linux
macOS

C. Programming Languages
Python
Java
C++
C#
JavaScript
TypeScript
Objective-C
Swift

D. Algorithms & Data Structures

Algorithm
Data Structure
Binary Tree
Array
Linked List

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TCP/IP
LAN
WAN
VPN

F. Databases
SQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
OracleDB
Relational Database

G. Cloud Computing
AWS
Azure
GCP

H. Cybersecurity
Firewall
Encryption
Malware
VPN
Antivirus

II. Software Development

A. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
SDLC
Waterfall
Iterative
Spiral

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Agile
Scrum
Kanban

C. Version Control Systems

Git
SVN
Mercurial

D. Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Eclipse
IntelliJ
Visual Studio Code

E. Development, Testing, and Deployment Environments

Dev
Test
Prod

F. Code Review
Code Review
Pull Request
Merge Con ict

G. Testing
Unit Test
Integration Test
System Test
UAT

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A. Frontend Development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Angular
Vue.js

B. Backend Development
Django
Flask
Ruby on Rails
Laravel
Express.js
Node.js

C. Full-Stack Development
Backend
Frontend
Full-Stack

D. Web Frameworks
API
REST
SOAP
JSON
XML

E. API
HTTP

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SSL/TLS

IV. Mobile Development

A. iOS Development
iOS
Swift

B. Android Development
Android
Kotlin
Java

C. Cross-Platform Development
Xamarin
React Native
Flutter

D. Mobile App Testing

Mobile App
APK

E. App Stores
App Store
Play Store

V. Cybersecurity
A. Information Security
InfoSec
AppSec

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B. Network Security
Firewall
IDS
IPS

C. Application Security
SSL/TLS
HTTPS
VPN

D. Cryptography
Encryption
Public Key
Private Key

E. Threats and Vulnerabilities

Malware
Virus
Trojan
Ransomware

F. Security Protocols & Standards

PCI-DSS
HIPAA
GDPR
SOC2

G. Cybersecurity Compliance
Compliance
Audit
Assessment

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VI. Cloud Computing & DevOps
A. Cloud Service Models
IaaS
PaaS
SaaS

B. Cloud Providers
AWS
Azure
GCP

C. Containerization
Docker
Kubernetes

D. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

CI/CD
Jenkins
Travis CI
CircleCI

E. Infrastructure as Code (IAC)

Ansible
Terraform

VII. IT Infrastructure & Networking

A. Network Protocols
IP
TCP/IP
UDP
ICMP

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B. Network Topologies
Router
Switch
Hub

C. IP Addressing
Subnet
VLAN

D. Servers & Mainframes

DNS
DHCP

E. Virtualization
VM
Hypervisor
VMware
Hyper-V

VIII. Databases & Big Data

A. SQL & NoSQL Databases
SQL
NoSQL
MySQL
MongoDB

B. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

DBMS
RDBMS

C. Big Data Technologies

Hadoop

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D. Data Warehousing
ETL
Data Lake
Data Warehouse

E. Data Mining
Data Mining
Data Analysis

IX. IT Project Management

A. Project Management Methodologies
PMBOK
PRINCE2
PM2
PMI

B. IT Project Lifecycle
Scope
Schedule
Budget

C. Resource Allocation
Gantt Chart
PERT Chart

D. Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Mitigation
Contingency

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 E. Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder
Milestone

X. Domain-Speci c Terms
A. Financial Tech (FinTech)
FinTech
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency

B. Health Tech (HealthIT)

HealthIT
EHR
EMR

C. Educational Tech (EdTech)

EdTech
LMS

D. E-Commerce
E-Commerce
Shopping Cart
SSL Certi cate

XI. Emerging Technologies

A. Arti cial Intelligence & Machine Learning
AI
ML
DL
Neural Network

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Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin

C. Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT
Smart Device
Edge Computing

D. Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR)

AR
VR
Mixed Reality

XII. IT Roles and Responsibilities

A. Software Engineer
Developer
Programmer
Coder

B. Systems Analyst
SysAdmin
NetAdmin

C. IT Project Manager
PM
BA
QA

D. Network Administrator
Network Admin

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E. Database Administrator
DBA
SQL Developer

F. Security Analyst
CISO
CSO
CIO

G. DevOps Engineer
DevOps
SRE

H. IT Support Specialist
IT Support
Helpdesk

XIII. Certi cations

A. Certi cations by Role
CCNA
CCNP
CCIE

B. Certi cations by Technology

CompTIA A+
Security+
Network+

C. Importance of Certi cations

PMP

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D. Certi cation Providers

AWS Certi ed Solutions Architect

E. Security Certi cations

Certi ed Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certi ed Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Must-know IT Acronyms
You can download the mind map below and a dedicated e-book explaining each
of them on this website: https://techrecruitmentacademy.com/it-recruiter-mind-
maps

MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js MERN

API Application Programming Interface
MS Windows, MS Azure Microsoft MS
Application Service Provider (SaaS provider)
Minimum Viable Product MVP ASP
Active Server Pages
Object Oriented Programming OOP
AWS Amazon Web Services
Object Relational Mapper ORM
CI Continuous Integration
iOS, OS X, macOS Operating System OS
CD Continuous Delivery
Platform as a Service PaaS
CDN Content Delivery Network
PHP Extension and Application Repository PEAR
CMS Content Management System
Recursive acronym for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor” PHP
CSS Cascading Style Sheets CSS3
Procedural Language SQL PL/SQL
CX Customer Experience
Representational State Transfer REST
DBMS Database Management System
Quality Assurance QA
GCP Google Cloud Platform
Software As a Service
HTML Hyper-Text Markup Language HTML5
Storage as a Service SaaS IT
HTTP Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol HTTPS
Security as a Service Acronyms
IaaS Infrastructure as a Service
Software Development Kit SDK
IDE Integrated Development Environment
Software Development Lifecycle SDLC
Java Enterprise Edition (used after J2EE, now legacy)
Search Engine Optimization SEO JEE
Jakarta Enterprise Edition (most recent, since Sep 2019)
Software License Agreement
SLA J2EE Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (legacy name)
Service Level Agreement
J2SE Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (legacy name)
Simple Object Access Protocol SOAP
JS Java Script
Single Page Application SPA
JSE Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE)
MySQL, NoSQL Structured Query Language SQL
JSF JavaServer Faces
Subversion SVN
JSON JavaScript Object Notation
User Interface UI
JSP JavaServer Pages
Unified Modeling Language UML
LAMP Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
User Experience UX
MEAN MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js
Extensible Markup Language XML

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Our Story
2017

Bangkok, Thailand
The founder, Michal Juhas,
worked until 2017 as the CTO
(Chief Technology O cer) in a
fast-growing startup in Thailand,
Bangkok, where he directly hired
and managed dozens of
software engineers.

As he tried to engage local technical recruiters to help him nd and

recruit the right software engineers, he was frustrated with the quality of
recruiters. They didn't know much about the IT world, couldn't screen IT
candidates, and provided very little added value as a result. He went on
to change it!

2018

The First Mind

Map Created
In 2018, just a few months after
Michal got back from Thailand
to Slovakia, he created his rst
mind map to explain the most
common programming
languages and software
frameworks to local HR sta .
They loved the mind map which encouraged Michal to create other
ones. Today, the popular Mind Maps eBook includes 70+ speci c mind
maps that cover most of IT roles in depth.

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The First Training

In 2019, Michal started
organizing seminars for small
groups of HR managers and
technical recruiters.
Their positive feedback
encouraged Michal to establish
Geekruiter, which was later
rebranded to "Tech Recruitment
Academy.”

2020

New eLearning
Platform
In 2020, Michal and his
colleagues released a new
platform that would
enable recruiters from
around the world to
bene t from Michal's vast
knowledge of IT and IT recruitment.
The platform quickly onboarded thousands of users who started
learning from new pre-recorded videos, screen shares, Live session
replays, and mind map tutorials.

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New Professional
Training
Corporate clients started asking
for advanced sessions that would
cover topics such as "Recruiting
DevSecOps specialists" or
"Recruiting CISCO ACI Network
Engineers."
The team at Tech Recruitment
Academy developed several deep-
dive sessions that cover advanced sourcing strategies.

2022

Bounty Hunters
In 2022, we started engaging
a community of so-called
"Bounty Hunters" who are
senior IT recruiters looking
for new opportunities and
side jobs where they could
submit candidates to
international clients.
We regularly organize
group training sessions for
the community and even developed a candidate submission software
platform where the Bounty Hunters submit pre-screened candidates.

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Europe, Americas, Asia

Our team supports thousands of recruiters, Bounty Hunters, sta ng
agencies, and clients from the US, Canada, the UK, UAE, India,
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Egypt, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and (of
course) several European countries.
We provide certi cation courses, 1-on-1 mentoring, online group
training, and private team training for international sta ng agencies and
corporations.

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Professional Tech
Recruiter Training
Would you like to get a new job as a Tech Recruiter? Would you like to
start working as an independent technical recruiter? Or are you looking
for ways to increase your recruiting team’s productivity?
We’ve got you covered! On the next few pages, you’ll learn more about
our courses and LIVE programs:

Contents
Get The Certi cate 7
CTR-SS Certi ed Tech Recruiter Sourcing Specialist – Certi cate ...........8
CTR-FCS Certi ed Tech Recruiter Full-Cycle Specialist – Certi cate .......9
Learn With a Group 10
1. Tech Recruiter Booster Program .........................................................11
2. Tech Recruiter Master Class ................................................................12
Learn On Your Own 13
1. Tech Recruiter Mind Maps ...................................................................14
2. Technical Talent Sourcer Certi cate Course ........................................15
3. Complete Tech Recruiter Certi cate Course .......................................16
Become an Independent Remote Tech Recruiter 17
1. Freelance Tech Recruiter Program ......................................................18
Start & Grow Your Own Agency 19
1. Recruitment Agency Accelerator .........................................................20
2. Individual Coaching .............................................................................20
Train Your Team 21
1. Keynote / Online Presentation .............................................................22
2. Private Team Classes – Certi ed Tech Recruiter Course ....................23
3. On-site Workshop ................................................................................24

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 CTR-SS Certi ed Tech Recruiter Sourcing
Specialist – Certi cate
Certificate only

Dive into the Future with the

CTR-SS Certi cation!
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape,
the right talent can be the spark that
propels a company to new heights.
Introducing the CTR-SS: Certi ed
Tech Recruiter - Sourcing Specialist
certi cation, your passport to becoming
a maestro in pinpointing these
invaluable assets.
Master the intricacies of sourcing
top-notch tech professionals, leveraging cutting-edge tools, techniques,
and industry insights. As a CTR-SS holder, you're not just a recruiter;
you're a talent scout for the digital age, adept at navigating the vast seas
of potential and spotting the diamonds in the rough.
With the CTR-SS certi cation under your belt, position yourself at
the forefront of the recruitment revolution. Stand out in sta ng agencies
and high-tech startups, and be recognized for your specialized expertise.
The tech industry's future hinges on its talent, and with the CTR-SS,
you play a pivotal role in shaping that future. Embark on this
transformative journey and rede ne the boundaries of tech recruitment!

Pricing:
• €97 / person (certi cate only)
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Cycle Specialist – Certi cate
Certificate only

Elevate Tech Recruitment

with the CTR-FCS
Certi cation!
The tech world thrives on innovation,
but behind every breakthrough is a
team of brilliant minds, meticulously
curated and onboarded.
Step into the spotlight with the
CTR-FCS: Certi ed Tech Recruiter -
Full-Cycle Specialist certi cation.
Go beyond mere sourcing to
encompass the entire recruitment
journey. From the initial talent outreach to the nal onboarding
handshake, the CTR-FCS equips you to manage the full recruitment
spectrum with nesse and air.
Armed with the CTR-FCS, you become more than just a recruiter –
you're the orchestrator of talent symphonies, bringing harmony to
sta ng agencies and high-tech startups alike.
Your holistic understanding of recruitment will set you apart, making
you a sought-after asset in a tech-centric world. The narratives of the
most successful tech rms are intertwined with their teams, and with the
CTR-FCS, you're poised to pen those success stories. Dive deep,
connect dots, and craft the tech teams of tomorrow!

Pricing:
• €97 / person (certi cate only)
Learn more here

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Learn With a Group

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 1. Tech Recruiter Booster Program
Increase your productivity in only 2 weeks. Learn new techniques, tips
& tricks to nail full-cycle end-to-end IT recruitment. This is NOT a
certification program – it’s great for senior HR specialists or recruiters.

This training program includes:

• Four LIVE sessions with hands-on case studies
• Real-world examples: Sourcing, messaging, screening, promoting
• Access to Tech Recruiter Community on Discord
• Sourcing tips & tricks, common mistakes to avoid
• New tools & insights from expert interviews
Pricing:
• €397 / person
Learn more here

• LIVE

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 2. Tech Recruiter Master Class
Become a Pro! We guarantee you'll get a new job offer – either a part-
time / full-time job or start working through a commission-only network!

This training program includes:

• 40+ hours of pre-recorded self-study content
• 24 LIVE sessions (12x Q&A + 12x Sourcing)
• Five 1-on-1 mentoring sessions
• CTR-FCS Certi cation exam & Certi cate of Completion
• Access to real job requirements with an option to submit candidates
• Job o er or commission-only job guaranteed
Pricing:
• €1,998 / person (installment plan available)
Learn more here

• LIVE

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 1. Tech Recruiter Mind Maps
Learn how to "speak tech" with IT candidates even if you've never
worked in IT. Quickly look up the right IT keywords to sound like a Pro!

This product includes:

• PDF with 72 mind maps (plus future updates and additions)
• 30+ video tutorials explaining the mind maps – individual eLearning
portal account

Pricing:
• $97 / one person / year
• Up to 3 team members — $399
• Up to 5 team members — $649
• Up to 10 team members — $1,249
Learn more here

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 2. Technical Talent Sourcer Certi cate
Course
Start sourcing IT candidates like a Pro! Use advanced search strategies
and tools such as GitHub or ChatGPT to help you find the right IT
candidates.

This training includes two video courses:

• Essential IT Terminology (8 hours)
• IT Talent Sourcing (4 hours)
• 80+ Sourcing Webinar replays
• CTR-SS Certi cate exam & Certi cate of Completion
Pricing:
• €297 / one person / one month
• €397 / one person / three months with management support (good for
teams)
• €1,290 / one person / lifetime unlimited access
Learn more here

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 3. Complete Tech Recruiter Certi cate
Course
Learn everything you need to become a productive and professional
end-to-end full-cycle IT recruiter.

This training includes ve modules:

• Essential IT Terminology (8 hours)
• Analyzing IT Job Requirements (2 hours)
• IT Talent Sourcing (4 hours)
• IT Candidate Psychology & Job Pitch (3 hours)
• Screening IT Candidates (2 hours)
• CTR-FCS Certi cate exam & Certi cate of Completion
Pricing:
• €399 / one person / one month
• €499 / one person / three months with management support
• €2,390 / one person / lifetime unlimited access
Learn more here

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Become an Independent Remote
Tech Recruiter

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 1. Freelance Tech Recruiter Program
Start working as a remote tech recruiter for international clients. We’ll
teach you how AND you will also get access to a platform where clients
from the US, UK, and EU upload job requirements.

This training program includes:

• Pre-recorded video training
• Access to a candidate submission platform where you can earn
money for hired candidates

Pricing:
• €247 / training
• €497 / training + 6-month access to the candidate submission portal
• €797 / training + 6-month access to the candidate submission portal
Learn more here

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 1. Recruitment Agency Accelerator
Get access to industry experts, guest speakers, and invite-only Zoom
calls to learn and discuss how to grow your agency.

Pricing:
• €249 / month / person

Learn more here

2. Individual Coaching
Do you feel stuck and need help? Get one-on-one help and coaching
to grow your business faster.

Pricing:
• €500 / month / one person

Learn more here

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 1. Keynote / Online Presentation
Motivate your team to get better and continuously improve. Get Michal
Juhas to deliver a 60-minute online presentation for your team so they
learn new trends and IT recruiting strategies.

This includes:
• 60-minute presentation on Zoom for up to 100 people
• PDF slide deck
Pricing:
• €499 / presentation

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 2. Private Team Classes – Certi ed Tech
Recruiter Course
A training program designed to get your colleagues on the same page.
Your team will learn IT sourcing strategies, candidate screening, and
different ways to engage IT candidates… so they are perceived as
professionals.

This program includes:

• Pre-recorded training sessions
• Worksheets
• Live Q&A sessions
• 3-month access to the video courses
• CTR-FCS Certi cation exam
Pricing:
• Fully pre-recorded with one Live session – €2,490 / team (up to 15
people)
• Hybrid Live sessions – €797 / person (4-15 people, 3 sessions)
• Customized to your needs – €7,990+ / team (up to 15 people, ve
sessions)
Learn more here…

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 3. On-site Workshop
Get your team go through thorough training at your offices. We'll go
through the essential IT terminology and exercises together to make
sure their competencies increase substantially.

This training includes:

• Day 1: Essential IT terminology, Sourcing strategies workshop
• Day 2: Talent matching, Job requirement analysis, Candidate
screening, Client acquisition

Pricing:
• €6,900 / team / one day workshop (up to 50 people)
• €11,900 / team / two-day workshop (up to 50 people)

Learn more here…

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Get In Touch
Contact:
• Michal Juhas, Co-founder & Lead Trainer — LinkedIn
• Email: michal@techrecruitmentacademy.com
• WhatsApp: +421 905 114 682

Website:
• https://techrecruitmentacademy.com

Social media:
• YouTube Channel
• Podcast
• Instagram
• TikTok

Testimonials:
• https://techrecruitmentacademy.com/testimonials
• TrustPilot reviews

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