No. 1 digital courses in the Philippines
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№1 Digital Courses in the Philippines
According to similarweb.com, refocus.me is the no. 1 online education website in the Philippines based on website traffic.
Making people in SEA master new skills from scratch and land their first job in IT
Refocus Digital Academy
• Job guarantee
• Beginner-friendly
• Top mentors
№ 1 on Product Hunt
Get this with Refocus:
Get career advice and land your first job with the help of our Career Center’s HR specialists
Job guarantee
Receive professional feedback via Q&A sessions and homework checks
Mentor support
Real projects in your portfolio will show that you apply what you learn
Practical knowledge
150 hours of theory and practice will help you become job-ready
Relevant skills
Our courses
Take the first steps to becoming an in-demand professional and find your dream job
60% OFF
Duration: 10 months
You will learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other professional tools to create web pages and websites from scratch.
Web Development
60% OFF
Duration: 8 months
You will analyze data, create detailed reports, and help your company achieve business goals using relevant data analytics tools.
Data Analytics
Duration: 9 months
You will analyze data, build marketing campaigns, make promotional materials, and become fully prepared for a new career.
Digital Marketing
Learn more about data analytics from our top-notch experts, and find out how to become a pro.
Free Lessons
Our advantages:
Our methodologists compiled case-based lessons to help you get a tangible profit — a real job and real money.
Problem-based teaching approach
Spend only 5−10 hours a week studying, and choose your preferred location: at home, at a cafe, or by the beach.
Flexible schedule
Our experts have years of experience and ongoing international projects. They will train you to be a gem in online advertising, data analytics, and web development.
Experienced industry leaders
The IT industry is the most promising in the next 10 years
of the demand for IT specialists is being met now
Only 55%
is the number of vacancies in the IT field now
21,000
in-demand specializations include IT professions
The top 3
is the global average salary of a top IT specialist
$115,000 per year
Mentors and speakers of Refocus
Mentors and speakers of Refocus
Mentors and speakers of Refocus
But it won’t be possible without our students' dedication and hard work. That’s why they have to comply with certain demands to land a job with our help:
We are 100% confident in our training and can assure our students of our ability to get them employed.
Job Guarantee Policy
Complete all the modules within the deadlines
Complete all the projects and assignments
Follow each step in the Career Center’s process and make the required efforts to find a job
Our students work at:
students in 6 countries
6,000+
average lesson score
4.9
Success stories
Mc Gee Alda Acebedo
"Without even realizing that, I switched from being almost directionless to discovering my calling. The more I learned about data, the more I felt drawn to it. Fast forward, I took the Refocus course, and the rest is history."
Call сenter operator
"When you apply course modules in real life, they become 20 times bigger. I was able to use them almost immediately, which helped me quickly find a job. Now, I can manage my time on my own terms. This is the lifestyle of a digital nomad that we are all pursuing in this industry."
Shei
"Good day! I’m Millicent. My data analytics and data science journey started with my Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines. I worked as an ICT Business Analyst in 2018 afterward, but then I felt ready for a career shift. After upskilling and getting a Master’s Degree in Data Science in 2019, I landed a job that paid 2x my basic salary. By 2021, I was earning 3x my basic salary. I never regretted my decision."
Millicent Singson
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In 2012, I got married, and my wife was offered a job abroad. Together, we decided to start from scratch, leave our old lives, and move to Oman. For the next 7 years, I did administrative work for a small computer company: installing software on computers and setting up networks for schools. This is where I first got acquainted with Excel. Then I learned to work only with basic formulas and diagrams, but my knowledge was already progressing.
A new career round
I asked if there is a possibility for me to move to the Data Analyst position once I get a certificate from Refocus. To my surprise, the HR immediately relayed my question to the SME department — and I was offered an interview for this position. And, believe it or not, I succeeded!
After 3 months of taking the course, a friend recommended a position in Technical Support at an American company. The offer seemed interesting to me, but at the same time, another open vacancy-a data analyst one-seemed much more enjoyable. But then I thought it was still too early to think about it — I needed to finish my studies, get a certificate, and gain experience first. That’s why I applied for the Technical Support Engineer post and went on an interview, which seemed successful to me.
An offer that changed my life
Now my schedule is super busy, but it’s so worth it! I can finally develop and earn enough to provide my family with a comfortable life. My family is my constant motivation for what I do. I am ready to constantly improve myself. I’m sure anything is possible if you have a goal!
Combining work, study, and family
My career started at a call center — for two years, I worked on the line and answered calls. Then I worked at the contact center for 7 years as a Level 3 Technical Support agent. However, I wanted to develop more skills and move up to a position that would give me more pay and new challenges or problems to solve.
41-year-old Filipino Mc Gee Acebedo shares his true story of ups and downs on the way to changing his life for the better and becoming an individual to be proud of. Learn how he was able to do this with the help of Refocus.
Perhaps it’s time to make your own decision?
We have an up-to-date curriculum to help students start their journey and eventually land a job with a 100% guarantee.
It was at this moment that I came across Refocus' advertisement. It seemed to me that data analysis was exactly what I wanted to do. I like to sort things out, find solutions, and analyze in general. It looked like a profession that could help me develop my career and provide for my family. So I made the decision!
After I quit my last job, I couldn’t find anything stable for a while. For two years, my entire income depended on all kinds of side hustles, which developed my analytical and marketing skills but also did not give me any stability. My wife’s contract ended, which made us decide to move back to the Philippines.
Jobless for two years
I chose Refocus because of its career center and the support from mentors. And when I started studying, I realized that these were not empty words. Community managers helped me with all the difficulties, and I gradually began to understand more and more complex things-from Excel and SQL to Python even. I couldn’t wait to finish the course and start looking for a full-time job in a new specialty, but things happened quicker than I expected.
Without even realizing that, I switched from being almost directionless to discovering my calling. The more I learned about data, the more I felt drawn to it. Fast forward, I took the Refocus course, and the rest is history.
Remote work at a U.S.-based company
₱75,000
Data analyst
After Refocus
₱45,000
Call center operator
Before Refocus
Mc Gee Alda Acebedo, 41 y.o.
Start earning over ₱60,000 as a data analyst with Refocus.
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But what if you don't have the time?
Digital company empowers student to work and learn simultaneously
A full-timer's flexible class schedule
Shei recorded a video where she talked about her experience in more detail. Get a dose of motivation from this former stay-at-home mom who found her dream job!
When you apply course modules in real life, they become 20 times bigger. I was able to use them almost immediately, which helped me quickly find a job. Now, I can manage my time on my own terms. This is the lifestyle of a digital nomad that we are all pursuing in this industry!
My main point is: always do your best. I always say to my colleagues: slow but steady. You can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Lessons I gained while taking the course
Last year, I was an unemployed full-time mom with zero knowledge of digital marketing. Of course, I didn’t have extra money for enrolling in a course, but I was determined to pursue something for myself anyway. I always knew that I had a place somewhere. This place appeared to be the Refocus Digital Academy.
I’m not ashamed to promote Refocus because it already offers all the benefits people are looking for in education. And now I want to share my biggest accomplishment.
I also created a Facebook page for those who want to find a job. I didn’t expect that it will grow to 976 members in just 5 days!
When I got the job, I wanted to help other people like me who had zero knowledge of marketing but wanted to start. So I started looking for people on the Refocus page who were interested in enrolling in the course. I reached out to them, and some of them messaged me. I had a bunch of requests and passed their contact info to Refocus' community managers. Then I got the idea to introduce Refocus to my boss and scheduled a meeting with him and the community manager. It would be great if all my colleagues had the opportunity to learn through Refocus' course.
If I could do this, anybody can
Remote HR and graphic designer at OTSY
After Refocus
Unemployed full-time mom
Before Refocus
Arlensheila Reyes, 45 y.o.
In module 2, we were required to make LinkedIn and Indeed accounts, which I never had before. So I told myself: since I’m paying for this course, I’m going to make everything I’m supposed to. I created my accounts and followed every instruction from the module.
The first breakthrough
Then 3 days later, someone reached out to me via LinkedIn and offered me a job with a salary of ₱45,000 per month. I was shocked! Unfortunately, I couldn't accept the offer because it wasn't a remote job. Just imagine: I could've paid all my Refocus' fees in just one salary! It was very motivating.
Now, I earn and pay my monthly fee to Refocus. I’ll always remember how our community manager Steven encouraged me — he was positive that I could do anything. And I’m really grateful to the community team for checking on our progress and inspiring us to do our best.
As an HR associate, I’m responsible for conducting initial interviews with candidates. In the second part of my job, I’m a graphic designer for our projects. I also have a side hustle because our boss told us that it’s completely OK. In my second job, I also interview candidates.
That first offer was just the beginning! A month and 19 days later, I got hired as a graphic designer, but then they also thought that I was suitable for the HR associate position because of my new knowledge and skills.
The job offer that changed everything
Become your own boss by mastering the most in-demand and lucrative digital skills →
It takes about 8 months to reload your career with Refocus.
I had no idea that there was an installment program, so those who don’t have enough cash or credit card limit can still enroll in this program. I’m very grateful to Kaye, the career consultant. She never doubted that I could do it, even though the fee was a five-digit number. She helped me with the installment service, and I started studying a month before I made the first payment.
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I saw Refocus' Facebook ad, which popped up several times. Although I didn’t know anything about digital marketing, I signed up for a free webinar on how to become a marketer from scratch and earn more. It was a great opportunity for me, so I grabbed it. But then I realized that the course was pricey, and I had no money. I thought "It doesn’t matter if I don’t have money. I can just try." So I registered my name.
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Testimonials
I’ve been a graphic artist for 10 years. During the pandemic, business became really slow, so I decided to take online courses. I found Refocus and did my research on what a data analyst job is. I really liked the fact that I’d be working with data and wanted to take on the challenge. The modules are arranged by difficulty, making it easy to learn. Plus, community managers are very approachable, and I get support any time I need it. I’m currently finishing up Module 3 and can’t wait for the next one.
Jay Anne
I’m currently working as a developer and I always felt I needed additional skills to add to my resume, so I enrolled in the Data Analytics course. I’ve already finished all three assignments in Module 3, and I’m so excited. I wish I knew about Refocus earlier because I could have done all my projects better, and it would have been much easier if I had the knowledge I’ve gained from the course before.
Elisha Alfeche
Joining Refocus was the best option to find a proper source of income. I was quite surprised because one of the weaknesses I had before was working with computers. But after I discovered Refocus and took the Data Analytics course, I learned how to easily adapt and use the power of computers to my advantage. I am currently almost halfway through Module 3. The lessons are getting more and more exciting, and I can’t wait to start my career as a data analyst.
Paul Uy
Current student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3
Сurrent student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3
Сurrent student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3
I worked in a judicial academy for 19 years and was at a point in my life where I did not know what to do next. And then I came across Refocus. My whole view of online learning has changed drastically. Refocus has made the videos so interesting that it felt like I knew the speaker on a personal level. I am in Module 3.1 now, working on the home assignment. I am enjoying the discussions with my cohort on how to better understand SQL. I am proud of myself for wanting to learn more and more each day because of my experience with Refocus.
Current student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3.1
Bea Azcuna
College graduate, current student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3
I’m currently finishing my last year in college, and I’m able to combine this with my studies at Refocus just fine because I can create my own schedule. I’m really enjoying it, and I’m even planning to pursue my master’s in this field. I’m in Module 3 right now, and I’m even more excited to learn more because Refocus gave me such a unique opportunity.
Prince Abraham Gacusan
Testimonials
Current student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3
Joining Refocus was the best option to find a proper source of income. I was quite surprised because one of the weaknesses I had before was working with computers. But after I discovered Refocus and took the Data Analytics course, I learned how to easily adapt and use the power of computers to my advantage. I am currently almost halfway through Module 3. The lessons are getting more and more exciting, and I can’t wait to start my career as a data analyst.
Paul Uy
I worked in a judicial academy for 19 years and was at a point in my life where I did not know what to do next. And then I came across Refocus. My whole view of online learning has changed drastically. Refocus has made the videos so interesting that it felt like I knew the speaker on a personal level. I am in Module 3.1 now, working on the home assignment. I am enjoying the discussions with my cohort on how to better understand SQL. I am proud of myself for wanting to learn more and more each day because of my experience with Refocus.
Current student of the Data Analytics course, Module 3.1
Bea Azcuna
Our mission
We want to help people around the world improve their quality of life with good and affordable IT education
We intend to provide students with skills that will be in demand in Asia’s labor market for at least another 30 years. This gives people a sense of confidence in the world of tomorrow, which is especially crucial after around 4.5 million Filipinos lost their jobs in 2020.
Roman Kumar Vyas
"We want to give our students decent and well-paying jobs. We know this is exactly what every graduate wishes for, which is why we pay so much attention to it."
Our Career Center will lead you to a job offer
Roman Kumar Vyas, Refocus co-founder
Portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn profile reviews
Mock interviews with HR managers
Live mentorship from experienced HR managers
Vacancies from Refocus partners
Career Manager
Paolo Villena
Career Manager
Earl Thomas Corregidor III
FAQs
First of all, you can see our logo on the official IBPAP website and on the AAP website. If you search for Refocus on Google, you will also find lots of articles. These are some of them: Manila Times, Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, Business World.
You can check our certificate of incorporation and Mayor's Permit (Business Permit). As another proof of our company’s legitimacy, you can find links to our mentors’ personal LinkedIn profiles on our website.
You can also find our official Insagram and Facebook accounts at the end of this page. We post a lot of useful and interesting content, check it out.
You can check our certificate of incorporation and Mayor's Permit (Business Permit). As another proof of our company’s legitimacy, you can find links to our mentors’ personal LinkedIn profiles on our website.
You can also find our official Insagram and Facebook accounts at the end of this page. We post a lot of useful and interesting content, check it out.
We have three founders who are top experts in the field of online education.
Roman Kumar Vyas
Roman is a Forbes Business Counselor and a mentor to 500 Startups. He is the co-founder and CEO of Refocus and Qmarketing Agency, an advertising agency for technology companies around the world. Roman is also the VP and co-founder of Coding Invaders by MentorsPro.
Alex Solo
Alex is a mentor in two of the largest European startup accelerators: Startup Wise Guys and IT-Hub. He is a Facebook advertising expert, who has managed campaigns for more than five years with advertising budgets totaling over $20 million. He is responsible for the growth of customers' businesses in the USA, Europe, and the CIS.
Igal Gurovich
Igal was in charge of digital marketing strategies for Adidas and Actis Wunderman (WPP) and has launched digital marketing projects for Mastercard, Ford, BMW, Home Credit Bank and Porsche. He is the co-founder and COO of Qmarketing, an advertising agency. He also heads digital education programs in the Higher School of Economics — one of the leading universities in eastern Europe — and has educated more than 1000 students.
Roman Kumar Vyas
Roman is a Forbes Business Counselor and a mentor to 500 Startups. He is the co-founder and CEO of Refocus and Qmarketing Agency, an advertising agency for technology companies around the world. Roman is also the VP and co-founder of Coding Invaders by MentorsPro.
Alex Solo
Alex is a mentor in two of the largest European startup accelerators: Startup Wise Guys and IT-Hub. He is a Facebook advertising expert, who has managed campaigns for more than five years with advertising budgets totaling over $20 million. He is responsible for the growth of customers' businesses in the USA, Europe, and the CIS.
Igal Gurovich
Igal was in charge of digital marketing strategies for Adidas and Actis Wunderman (WPP) and has launched digital marketing projects for Mastercard, Ford, BMW, Home Credit Bank and Porsche. He is the co-founder and COO of Qmarketing, an advertising agency. He also heads digital education programs in the Higher School of Economics — one of the leading universities in eastern Europe — and has educated more than 1000 students.
All our courses are beginner-friendly. We help our students acquire essential skills and start a career in IT from scratch, so you definitely can join the course without any background.