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We train tomorrow’s digital builders – kids, students and young professionals. Our programs inspire a life-long passion for technologies and learning. Our mission is to connect Bulgarian talent, organizations and training resources to advance personal development, professional careers and grow our partners’ businesses.

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For over a decade we’ve touched the lives of 160,000+ kids and professionals in Bulgaria. Many of them have made their first steps in programming and launched a successful career in IT thanks to Telerik Academy. Our graduates fuel the teams of hundreds of organizations, big and small, local and multinational. We are a partner to all – students and companies. Their success is our success.

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Konstantin Valchanov
Technical Trainer
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Alexander Hristov
Technical Trainer
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Edward Evlogiev
Senior Software Engineer
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Boyan Hadjiev
Soft Skills Training Manager
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Senior Soft Skills Trainer
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Irina Lilova
Talent Success Manager
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Natalia Svetozarova
Talent Success Specialist
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Snezhina Andonova
Program Manager
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Anna Banishka
Senior Program Coordinator
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Polina Andreeva
Program Manager
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Learning Experience Design Manager
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Tsvetelina Radenkova
Learning Experience Designer
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Yana Lukanova
Product Manager
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Creative Director
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IT Director
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At Telerik Academy we provide practical IT training to students and professionals to enhance their digital skills and kickstart a career as software engineers. If you’re as passionate about education as we are, and are looking to make an impact on thousands of lives and the IT industry altogether, then we’d love to hear from you.

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To develop your career, you must step out of your comfort zone

Apr 29, 2021, 06:01 AM by Viktor Dzhambov
Monika is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. How was this possible? With Telerik Academy Alpha Java! Read Monika’s inspiring story.
Monika Borisova is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed at one of her favorite companies without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying Information systems at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.

How was this possible? Well, the secret is actually not much of a mystery - Telerik Academy Alpha Java - the program that helps you jumpstart your IT career with one of the most popular programming languages in the world today.

Photo of Monika Borisova, Telerik Academy Alpha Java Graduate

To tell us more about her experience during the program and how the education helped her land her first IT job a couple of weeks after graduation, we talked to Monika. 

This is her story.

Hi, Monika, let’s start from the beginning - how it all started? Did you have any concerns?

Well, I started my journey at Telerik Academy during the third year of my bachelor’s degree. I had never worked, and I was worried that I won’t be able to start my career because I lack the necessary knowledge.

It was a hard decision to enroll in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java because I knew I could fall behind at University. But I do not regret for a moment that I did it, because now I am a software engineer with a year and a half experience in the field!

How did Telerik Academy help you jumpstart your IT career?

I graduated with a portfolio of three projects to show to companies when applying for a position. Furthermore, I had recommendations from my trainers and valuable experience and knowledge for my CV. All of this is a lot more than you can compile if you start your career on your own.

Also, with the help of the soft skills trainings, I knew how to remain calm, positive, and focused during interviews so I could be the best version of myself.

And what did you find most valuable in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java program?

I’ll start with the technical knowledge that I use every day! Everything that I learned from start to finish, from the first to the last module of the program. But that’s not all. In my work, I apply some of the soft skills that I gained during the program - working in a team, for example. It is helpful because at the office we communicate with different people and, on some occasions, we work with colleagues from other teams.

How did your life change after graduating from Telerik Academy?

Oh, everything changed! The truth is that it was challenging to handle University and all the job interviews at the same time. I received several interview invitations, and one of them was from Software AG. The company was one of my favorites, and after I landed the job there, everything began to fall into place.

This is great! Can you tell us more about your current job? What are your key responsibilities?

Currently, I am an Associate Software Engineer in the infrastructure team, and I am working on three different projects. My responsibilities do not differ from those of my teammates. It is one of the things that excite me the most - I am not assigned with the most straightforward tasks because I am the newest person on the team. This allows me to develop and grow.

Why did you choose to join Software AG?  

It’s a big multinational company with many people, but that doesn’t stop them from being so friendly! If you need support and professional advice, there is always someone to help you, no matter the team you are part of.

The colleagues sincerely care about you not only as an employee but as a friend. At Software AG, you work with experienced colleagues and people who share the same interests as you. It’s so easy to make new friends. It is nice to work in such a positive atmosphere!

What advice would you give to our new Telerik Academy students?

Step out from your comfort zone! It could be scary, but it’s also beneficial - you cannot learn and develop your career by not challenging yourself. So, do it whenever you have the chance!

Are you ready to take on your journey to a successful IT career? Then don’t hesitate and apply to Telerik Academy Alpha Java!

To develop your career, you must step out of your comfort zone

Apr 29, 2021, 06:01 AM by Viktor Dzhambov
Monika is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. How was this possible? With Telerik Academy Alpha Java! Read Monika’s inspiring story.
Monika Borisova is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed at one of her favorite companies without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying Information systems at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.

How was this possible? Well, the secret is actually not much of a mystery - Telerik Academy Alpha Java - the program that helps you jumpstart your IT career with one of the most popular programming languages in the world today.

Photo of Monika Borisova, Telerik Academy Alpha Java Graduate

To tell us more about her experience during the program and how the education helped her land her first IT job a couple of weeks after graduation, we talked to Monika. 

This is her story.

Hi, Monika, let’s start from the beginning - how it all started? Did you have any concerns?

Well, I started my journey at Telerik Academy during the third year of my bachelor’s degree. I had never worked, and I was worried that I won’t be able to start my career because I lack the necessary knowledge.

It was a hard decision to enroll in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java because I knew I could fall behind at University. But I do not regret for a moment that I did it, because now I am a software engineer with a year and a half experience in the field!

How did Telerik Academy help you jumpstart your IT career?

I graduated with a portfolio of three projects to show to companies when applying for a position. Furthermore, I had recommendations from my trainers and valuable experience and knowledge for my CV. All of this is a lot more than you can compile if you start your career on your own.

Also, with the help of the soft skills trainings, I knew how to remain calm, positive, and focused during interviews so I could be the best version of myself.

And what did you find most valuable in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java program?

I’ll start with the technical knowledge that I use every day! Everything that I learned from start to finish, from the first to the last module of the program. But that’s not all. In my work, I apply some of the soft skills that I gained during the program - working in a team, for example. It is helpful because at the office we communicate with different people and, on some occasions, we work with colleagues from other teams.

How did your life change after graduating from Telerik Academy?

Oh, everything changed! The truth is that it was challenging to handle University and all the job interviews at the same time. I received several interview invitations, and one of them was from Software AG. The company was one of my favorites, and after I landed the job there, everything began to fall into place.

This is great! Can you tell us more about your current job? What are your key responsibilities?

Currently, I am an Associate Software Engineer in the infrastructure team, and I am working on three different projects. My responsibilities do not differ from those of my teammates. It is one of the things that excite me the most - I am not assigned with the most straightforward tasks because I am the newest person on the team. This allows me to develop and grow.

Why did you choose to join Software AG?  

It’s a big multinational company with many people, but that doesn’t stop them from being so friendly! If you need support and professional advice, there is always someone to help you, no matter the team you are part of.

The colleagues sincerely care about you not only as an employee but as a friend. At Software AG, you work with experienced colleagues and people who share the same interests as you. It’s so easy to make new friends. It is nice to work in such a positive atmosphere!

What advice would you give to our new Telerik Academy students?

Step out from your comfort zone! It could be scary, but it’s also beneficial - you cannot learn and develop your career by not challenging yourself. So, do it whenever you have the chance!

Are you ready to take on your journey to a successful IT career? Then don’t hesitate and apply to Telerik Academy Alpha Java!

To develop your career, you must step out of your comfort zone

Apr 29, 2021, 06:01 AM by Viktor Dzhambov
Monika is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. How was this possible? With Telerik Academy Alpha Java! Read Monika’s inspiring story.
Monika Borisova is an Associate Software Engineer at Software AG. It is the job she always wanted. A job she landed at one of her favorite companies without any previous work experience in the IT industry and while still studying Information systems at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.

How was this possible? Well, the secret is actually not much of a mystery - Telerik Academy Alpha Java - the program that helps you jumpstart your IT career with one of the most popular programming languages in the world today.

Photo of Monika Borisova, Telerik Academy Alpha Java Graduate

To tell us more about her experience during the program and how the education helped her land her first IT job a couple of weeks after graduation, we talked to Monika. 

This is her story.

Hi, Monika, let’s start from the beginning - how it all started? Did you have any concerns?

Well, I started my journey at Telerik Academy during the third year of my bachelor’s degree. I had never worked, and I was worried that I won’t be able to start my career because I lack the necessary knowledge.

It was a hard decision to enroll in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java because I knew I could fall behind at University. But I do not regret for a moment that I did it, because now I am a software engineer with a year and a half experience in the field!

How did Telerik Academy help you jumpstart your IT career?

I graduated with a portfolio of three projects to show to companies when applying for a position. Furthermore, I had recommendations from my trainers and valuable experience and knowledge for my CV. All of this is a lot more than you can compile if you start your career on your own.

Also, with the help of the soft skills trainings, I knew how to remain calm, positive, and focused during interviews so I could be the best version of myself.

And what did you find most valuable in the Telerik Academy Alpha Java program?

I’ll start with the technical knowledge that I use every day! Everything that I learned from start to finish, from the first to the last module of the program. But that’s not all. In my work, I apply some of the soft skills that I gained during the program - working in a team, for example. It is helpful because at the office we communicate with different people and, on some occasions, we work with colleagues from other teams.

How did your life change after graduating from Telerik Academy?

Oh, everything changed! The truth is that it was challenging to handle University and all the job interviews at the same time. I received several interview invitations, and one of them was from Software AG. The company was one of my favorites, and after I landed the job there, everything began to fall into place.

This is great! Can you tell us more about your current job? What are your key responsibilities?

Currently, I am an Associate Software Engineer in the infrastructure team, and I am working on three different projects. My responsibilities do not differ from those of my teammates. It is one of the things that excite me the most - I am not assigned with the most straightforward tasks because I am the newest person on the team. This allows me to develop and grow.

Why did you choose to join Software AG?  

It’s a big multinational company with many people, but that doesn’t stop them from being so friendly! If you need support and professional advice, there is always someone to help you, no matter the team you are part of.

The colleagues sincerely care about you not only as an employee but as a friend. At Software AG, you work with experienced colleagues and people who share the same interests as you. It’s so easy to make new friends. It is nice to work in such a positive atmosphere!

What advice would you give to our new Telerik Academy students?

Step out from your comfort zone! It could be scary, but it’s also beneficial - you cannot learn and develop your career by not challenging yourself. So, do it whenever you have the chance!

Are you ready to take on your journey to a successful IT career? Then don’t hesitate and apply to Telerik Academy Alpha Java!

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Vasil Dininski
Web Developer
Amazon Development Center
(Class of 2013)

Telerik Academy is creating a society of life-long learners. It teaches a mindset that is not only of great help when solving complex problems, but also serves as a wonderful motivator to constantly be hunting for and adopting new skills and information.

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Kalin Kostov
Team Lead
interop.io
(Class of 2017)

There is no other tech-ed organization in Bulgaria like Telerik Academy. These are not only my words. I know a lot of expats who came back to Bulgaria and people who quit their jobs or put their university studies on hold to be able to fully dedicate themselves to the Academy.

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Alexander Popov
Site Engineering Lead
Uber

Some of my best junior software engineers at Uber come from Telerik Academy. It is always a pleasure to work with their alumni!

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Ivan Rusev
Head of Software Development
Experian

We partner with Telerik Academy because we know their graduates have gone through an extremely demanding program - with high training standards and practice - and have proven themselves to be true technology ninjas.

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Kiril Peyanski
Principal Software Engineer
Progress
(Class of 2017)

Telerik Academy changed my life. At the age of 20, I was already independent and working my dream job! Without the knowledge and experience I gained at Telerik Academy, I wouldn’t have had such a flying start.

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Svetoslav Torbov
Head of Development
Paysafe

Telerik Academy has become a valuable partner for us thanks to its years of experience in training IT talent in Bulgaria. Through our collaboration we connect with students who have in-depth knowledge, high potential, and motivation for building a career in the IT industry.

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Stoyan Damov
Co-Founder
Tick42

After 10+ years of scrutinizing and perfecting its craft it’s no wonder Telerik Academy is the leader in technical education. We are honored to have 15 alumni at Tick42 who are continuously getting unsolicited praise from our clients, and we’ll most definitely continue partnering closely with Telerik Academy.

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Rusi Rusev
Front-End Developer
Gtmhub
(Class of 2018)

From day one at Telerik Academy Alpha I knew I’ve had made the right choice. The trainers are 100% dedicated to providing students with the best possible education and preparing them to meet and exceed the expectations of their future employers.

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