Telerik Academy has received EU funding to develop an AI-powered coding tutor as part of a project aimed at boosting innovation and competitiveness. The initiative, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, will focus on creating a functional prototype, validating the concept, and testing it in real educational environments.
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Creating a successful product isn’t just about writing requirements or designing beautiful screens. A product manager is the person who translates user needs into real solutions. Find out more about the uniqueness of the role in our conversation with Nikolay Kazmin - CTO of Domestina.
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A great data analyst doesn’t just process numbers. They uncover patterns, ask the right questions, and translate complexity into clear insights. And above all, they know how to extract meaning from what, at first glance, looks like nothing more than tables, charts, and chaos. But what does it take to reach that level?
Read the storyLearn why mastering JavaScript, embracing AI tools, and developing strong soft skills are essential to stand out in Bulgaria’s fast-growing tech industry. Gain practical insights and see how Telerik Academy’s Alpha JavaScript program helps you turn these skills into a real career.
Borislav Davidov’s decision to return to Bulgaria led him to seek a more stable and fulfilling career. With Telerik Academy Alpha, he learned how to study effectively, developed teamwork and self-awareness, and gained the confidence to move forward. Today, he continues to build on those foundations with discipline and perseverance.
After six years in hospitality, Tihomir decided it was time to return to his passion: programming. With Telerik Academy Alpha, he transitioned into IT in less than six months and landed a job as a Front-End Developer at CleverPine just one month after graduation. Today, he works with cutting-edge technologies and has turned his hobby into a career that excites him every day.
Petko tried self-learning but struggled to stay consistent. With Telerik Academy Alpha, he gained structure, real-world practice, and community support. Today, he works as a Junior Front-End Developer, applying what once was just a hobby in his everyday career.
After years in accounting, I realized it was time for a change. Inspired by a few online courses, I moved back to Bulgaria and joined Telerik Academy Alpha program. With the support of trainers and a motivating community, I built strong technical and soft skills, switched careers, and started working in IT. Today, I feel confident, capable, and ready to grow in a field full of opportunities.
“After years in technical support, I finally followed my passion for programming. Alpha program gave me solid JavaScript skills, real project experience, and essential soft skills. Today I’m in a new role applying what I learned — my career prospects have never looked better!” Todor Savov
During the conference, Irina Lilova, Тalent Success Specialist at Telerik Academy, shared what soft skills are and how they can be acquired. "Soft skills are a large group of skills that go by many names. Sometimes we have encountered them as essential skills, and other times as transferable skills. They enrich a specialist as he transitions through various professional roles."
Alexandra Mechkova, our CEO, shared the answers to a couple of important questions for Economy.bg. What has changed since the founding of Telerik Academy until now? What are the current needs of the IT job market in Bulgaria, and how does the educational organization respond to them? What IT professions and roles will become more in demand in our country?
The Voices of Success series presents people connected by Telerik, Bulgaria's most significant entrepreneurial company. Each of them was part of the company at some point in their career. Alexandra Mechkova, our CEO, is one of the guests in the series and talks about the Telerik ecosystem's strength, the Telerik Academy's goals and the challenges for a leader.
Capital's Digital 101 ranking analyzes the development of the largest IT companies in Bulgaria. Telerik Academy is in leading positions in several categories in the ranking.
Steven Tsvetkov, our Learning Experience Design Manager, shared more about his role and the development of innovative teaching and learning methods at the Academy. Learn more in the interview with Economy.bg.
