Career-change courses in Rīga and online
Learn the skills that help you start a new professional chapter
Practical, individually tailored lessons for people who want to change profession, expand their current knowledge or prepare for work in the digital industry.
Learn artificial intelligence, graphic design, web design and digital marketing while building real projects for your portfolio.
- Suitable with no prior knowledge
- An individually tailored programme
- Practical projects for building a portfolio
- In person in Rīga or online
- You can start with a single lesson
- €50 + VAT60-minute individual lesson
- €30 + VATper person in a small group
1:1One-to-one — full focus on your goal
A new direction starts with practical skills
Don't just learn a new topic — prepare to use it professionally
Changing careers takes more than theory or a stack of watched online courses. You need an understanding of the working process, hands-on experience and the ability to show what you can do.
In Hexa Academy lessons you will:
- master the software and tools your goal requires
- work on practical tasks that match the professional environment
- create portfolio pieces
- receive individual feedback
- prepare a clear plan for further development
Different starting points. One goal — professional growth.
People changing profession
Learn new digital skills and gradually prepare for work in your chosen field.
Graduates and students
Complement academic knowledge with practical experience, professional tools and portfolio projects.
Professionals who want to grow
Expand your current competences with AI, design, marketing or website development skills.
People returning after a career break
Refresh your digital skills and confidence to return to the job market or start a new professional direction.
Aspiring freelancers
Learn the skills needed for freelance work, building a personal brand and delivering your first client projects.
Choose your professional direction
Four practical learning programmes
Artificial intelligence for work and business
Master ChatGPT and other AI tools for documents, content, analysis, communication and more efficient workflows.
See the AI course →Graphic and advertising design
Learn design foundations, Adobe software, advertising materials and how to build a professional portfolio.
See the design course →The AI & digital marketing intensive
Understand audiences, positioning, content, advertising, the website's role and AI in marketing.
See the intensive course →Web design and digital marketing
Learn to build professional websites, develop their content, improve user experience and attract visitors.
See the web design course →What you can create during the lessons
A portfolio that shows skills, not just knowledge
Depending on the chosen direction, you can create:
- a brand visual identity project
- social media and digital advertising materials
- a poster, brochure, catalogue or packaging design
- a company or personal-brand website
- a professional landing page
- a digital marketing strategy
- a content and advertising campaign concept
- an AI workflow or a custom assistant
- a digital product or app prototype
- a portfolio presentation for employers or clients
Every project you create during the lessons stays with you.
An individual learning programme
Learn exactly what your next step requires
The programme isn't built the same way for everyone. In the first lesson we assess:
- your current experience and skills
- the professional direction you're interested in
- your employment or freelance goals
- the software and tools to master
- the portfolio projects you need to create
- the recommended length of the programme
For a full professional-preparation programme we recommend around 20 lessons, but the exact scope can be shorter or longer depending on your knowledge and goal.
How the lessons work
A clear path from beginner level to independent work
- 1. step
We define the professional goal
We clarify the direction you want to grow in and the skills it requires.
- 2. step
We build an individual plan
We choose the key topics, software, practical tasks and portfolio projects.
- 3. step
We learn skills in practice
Every topic is immediately applied to a concrete piece of work, not just a theoretical exercise.
- 4. step
We build the portfolio
We select and refine the works that best show your skills and professional direction.
- 5. step
We prepare the next steps
We identify which skills still need developing and how to continue towards a job, freelance projects or your own business.
A practical foundation for a new professional direction
After your chosen programme you will:
- understand the industry's key working principles
- be able to use professional software and AI tools
- have developed practical portfolio projects
- be able to complete concrete work tasks independently
- understand the full project development process
- be able to present and justify your work
- receive an individual plan for further development
- be able to receive a certificate stating the programme and lesson hours
Why the individual format
A career change doesn't need yet another one-size-fits-all programme
A typical online course
- The same content for every participant
- Little practical feedback
- Practice tasks unrelated to your goal
- Hard to know what to focus on first
- You build the portfolio alone after the course
Hexa Academy individual lessons
- A programme built around your goal
- A learning pace adapted to your experience
- Tutor support at every stage of the project
- Portfolio work during the lessons themselves
- A clear direction for further professional growth
Modern skills with AI support
AI becomes part of the professional workflow
Whichever direction you choose, you will also learn the practical use of artificial intelligence.
AI can help you:
- analyse information and structure ideas
- speed up content and copy preparation
- create design concepts and visual materials
- develop website structure and content
- prepare marketing campaigns
- automate repetitive work tasks
- learn new software and processes faster
The goal is not to replace professional knowledge, but to learn to use AI as an effective working tool.
About the tutor
Learn from someone who works with design, marketing and technology himself
Vitalij Kolotikov is an entrepreneur, tutor, builder of technology projects and the author of two books on artificial intelligence, marketing and business.
The lessons draw on more than 20 years in business and more than 9 years of teaching. His hands-on experience covers graphic design, digital marketing, website development, AI solutions, CRM systems and growing international companies.
- 20+
- years in business
- 9+
- years teaching
- 2
- published books
More about the tutor →“In a career change it's important not only to learn the tools, but to create work that proves your skills and your readiness to work professionally.”
— Vitalij Kolotikov
Student experience
Individual attention and immediately usable knowledge
Students especially value learning at their own pace, asking questions and receiving feedback on their work.
★★★★★ 4.7 / 5 · Trustpilot
I was worried I couldn't master the course with no prior experience. Thanks to the individual approach, the answers to all my questions and the extensive homework, I learned everything I needed without any difficulty. Many thanks to Vitalij for the knowledge!
The lessons were individual, so I could set my own pace and had undivided attention. Even after several years in design and marketing, I learned nuances in the very first lesson that I didn't know before.
A really great marketing and AI course, during which I learned many useful skills that will definitely help my professional growth!
Choose the way of learning that suits you
Individual lessons
The tutor's full attention on your goal, questions and portfolio project.
€50 + VAT · 60 minutesSmall group
Lessons for 3–4 participants with a shared topic and individual practical tasks.
€30 + VAT per person · 60 minutesIn person in Rīga
Lessons take place in the Hexa Academy training room at Augusta Deglava iela 66-602, Rīga.
Location: Augusta Deglava iela 66, RīgaOnline
Fully-fledged individual lessons with screen sharing and practical work from anywhere.
Location: online from anywhereFrequently asked questions
Can I start with no prior knowledge?
Yes. The programme can start from the basics and adapt gradually to your learning pace.
How many lessons will I need?
For a full professional-preparation programme we recommend around 20 lessons. The exact scope depends on the chosen direction, your current knowledge and your portfolio goal.
Can I learn just one application?
Yes. You can focus on a specific application such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, WordPress or an AI tool.
Will I build a portfolio during the course?
Yes. The programme can be built around developing one or several professional portfolio projects.
Does the course guarantee a job?
No. The course provides practical skills, a portfolio and a professional direction, but finding a job also depends on your experience, activity and the requirements of your chosen industry.
Can I start with a single lesson?
Yes. You can start with one lesson to assess your goal and receive a recommendation for the further programme.
Are lessons available online?
Yes. You can learn in person in Rīga or online.
Will I receive a certificate?
After completing the agreed programme and the practical work, you can receive a certificate stating the programme and the number of lesson hours.
Start with an assessment of your professional goal
Tell us which direction you want to grow in
You don't need to pick an exact course or number of lessons right away. Describe your experience, interests and the professional direction you want.
We will recommend the most suitable programme, starting point and your first portfolio project.
€50 + VAT · 60 minutes · in Rīga or online · no prepayment
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