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.
Read the storyAn inside look at how to start a career in UX/UI design, what skills matter most, and how the field is evolving with AI. Read more in the interview with Pavel Gospodinov - lead trainer in the Upskill UX/UI program of Telerik Academy.
Read the storyWhat it really takes to be a modern HR Business Partner—read the answers of Maria Gushterova, guest lecturer in Telerik Academy’s Strategic HR Upskill program. With over 14 years of experience, Maria shares how HR can drive business impact, influence executive decisions, and truly earn a seat at the table.
Read the storyAt Telerik Academy we are connecting leading tech companies with Master Junior talent to power businesses and help learners attain the most in-demand skills, realize their full potential and start a successful career in the industry. We’ve built a strong partner network that constantly evolves and develops.
Until 5 years ago, Svetla Ivanova’s educational and professional background had been entirely in the finance sector. After deciding to switch careers, she went from a finance expert to a software developer with the help of Telerik Academy. Shortly after graduating from our professional program for master junior talent, Svetla joined Bede Gaming and has been part of their software engineering team ever since.
An alumnus of the Harvard University and the German Film Academy in Berlin, Ivan Ivanov had a film directing career. When he decided to come back to Bulgaria, however, he realized he needed to pursue a more steady occupation. With previous experience in tech but no real-world programming skills, Ivan joined Telerik Academy Alpha to bring his personal story to a happy end.
Our partners from Leanplum more than doubled their Bulgarian team last year and plan on keeping the growth for 2019. To learn more about the company, its goals and culture, we sat and talked with Vassil Yordanov, Senior Product Designer at Leanplum.
Georgi Georgiev was studying Informatics and Cybersecurity in Saarbrücken, Germany, when he first heard of the then brand new 6-month program for a successful career start in IT - Telerik Academy Alpha. Eager to pursue a career in Bulgaria – it didn’t take long for Georgi to put his academic studies on hold, came back to Bulgaria and apply to Telerik Academy Alpha. Immediately after graduating it, he landed his dream job at Tick42.
According to the latest BASSCOM annual study of the Bulgarian software industry, the number of employees in it has increased with 15% compared to last year. This makes for a staggering 3,563 new jobs in the hottest sector in the country. At the same time, just 12,9% of all students are pursuing STEАM degrees. Does this mean the gap between companies’ needs and professionals available on the market will keep widening even further? It doesn’t have to.
"The demand for well-prepared talent in the IT sector is rapidly growing - there will be over 30,000 jobs in Bulgaria in the coming years. Anyone who wants to keep up with the future should consider starting an IT career." Nadya Atanasova, Technical Training Mananger at Telerik Academy.
"ChatGPT is a virtual assistant that can be useful for businesses and individuals by providing a quick and easy way to get information and lay the foundations for solving problems." Viktor Tsvetkov, CTO of Telerik Academy
For people with zero coding skills, Telerik Academy is organizing a free programming fundamentals course for absolute beginners. Viktor Valtchev, Technical Trainer at Telerik Academy, shares more about the course in the interview with BNR - Radio Shumen.
"The IT sector continues to be one of the most promising in our country. Technology continues to evolve, and the sector offers numerous and interesting roles," commented Alexandra Mechkova, CEO of Telerik Academy.
"The advice I would give to a person going for an interview is to be yourself. There are rules for conducting interviews and many guidelines available online, but the more open the candidate is, the more successful the selection will be for both parties." Alexandra Mechkova, CEO of Telerik Academy.