Telerik Academy Alpha will equip you with the tech and soft skills to jumpstart your IT career - the single most impactful step in your life.
Yes! If you're motivated to become a developer, we’ll help you get there
A 6-month, hands-on training in a small group, guided by 15+ industry professionals
Monday - Friday (10:00 am - 2:00 pm). Start: May 12. Taught in Bulgarian, all learning materials in English.
40+ hrs/week, including time for self-preparation and teamwork activities
C# Developer, fully equipped for your IT career
7,000 BGN - check discount options and how to start learning and pay later
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Alpha’s graduates are the go-to choice for the Alliance—a powerful network of top employers. When you complete the program, you’ll have exclusive access to this network and the career opportunities it offers.
We’ll help you develop crucial programming skills for a lasting career as a C# Developer.
Invest your time and skills into a sector pivotal for the future of all industries— a field destined for continuous growth.
C# developers are among the most highly-paid and sought-after professionals. It is a future-proof career, where you can constantly learn and excel.
C# is both powerful and beginner-friendly – a great way to kickstart your IT career.
It is an all-purpose programming language that you can use to develop web, mobile and desktop applications, front-end and back-end.
.NET is an open-source platform backed by Microsoft. Both mature and modern, it supports an abundance of operating systems.
Mastering C# and .NET will make your skillset widely applicable, opening up a lot of career opportunities.
Alpha C# is for you, regardless of your background and experience. You only need to be:
Discover programming with our free Fundamentals course! No prior experience needed. Learn at your own pace with interactive materials and great support from trainers and instructor-led online live sessions. It's a risk-free way to see if coding is your passion and get ready for Alpha.
Book a free call with our experienced advisor. Ask your questions and learn more about Alpha, the program, financial options and more.
Perfected over the years and validated with companies, our Alpha C# program
prepares you for your first IT job.
Regardless of the Fundamentals course format (Self-paced or Instructor-led), you'll start coding in no time. You'll learn:
Congratulations! You’re now a Master Junior ninja and ready to kick-start your career.
You will receive a Telerik Academy certificate – widely recognized in the IT industry in Bulgaria.
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Kiril Stanoev Senior Technical Trainer
Stoyanka KarashtranovaTechnical Trainer
Boyan Hadjiev Soft Skills Trainer
Natalia Svetozarova
Career Coach
Anna Banishka
Program Coordinator
Our alumni jumpstart their careers in some of the best tech companies.
Choosing the Academy was one of the best decisions of my life, and I am proud of it.
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Telerik Academy taught me to be adaptive and to communicate effectively with others. During the program, I developed all the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful career start in the IT industry.
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Telerik Academy helped me learn programming in a stimulating environment with like-minded people. One of the biggest benefits was the connections we made. We had the chance to meet different IT employers, which was an invaluable opportunity for me and my future career.
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You’ll be able to create applications that are at least as good as our alumni’s professional-grade projects.
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Joining Telerik Academy could be your single most important career investment - starting junior dev salaries range between BGN 1,600-2,300.
Regular price BGN 315/mo
Early bird price by Feb 10*
Pay over 24 months with a bank partner**
With the Early Bird discount, you save BGN 500 on your tuition. To qualify, complete your full application by the end of the Application Deadline for the Early Bird exam and use code EB500. The discount applies whether you are admitted during the Early Bird, Regular, or Additional Exam and is available for both monthly installment plans and full upfront payments.
Yes, you could save 1,484 BGN! We’re making the path to an IT career more accessible by meeting all the standards to be part of the "Qualification, Skills, and Career Development for Employed Individuals" project, funded by the Human Resources Development Program (2021-2027) and co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund+. This allows you, if eligible, to reduce your Alpha tuition with BGN 1,484 through financial support.
Who Can Apply?
How Does It Work?
If you have any questions, contact us at info@telerikacademy.com for guidance.
Yes, you can. If you are employed, you can spread your tuition payments over 12-24 months through a bank loan with one of our partner banks - Allianz, ProCredit, or TBI.
If you are unemployed, you can still opt to pay with a bank loan from our partner Allianz. After completing Alpha, you get a grace period of up to 6 months, during which you can focus on finding a job and not worry about any tuition re-payments. We continue to offer students the option to pay for their studies with a tuition fee deferral with the help of the European Investment Fund (EIF) and our partnership with Allianz Bank Bulgaria. Individuals must be Bulgarian citizens and 18 years of age or older for the bank loan. They must have completed the application process for the Alpha program and be admitted to the chosen program.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@telerikacademy.com for guidance.
**Illustrative installment payment method. Different terms may apply based on borrowers’ credit score and creditworthiness as well as the bank’s current offering.
We offer a zero-risk policy! You can drop out within the first 5 weeks of the program with no financial consequences. This allows you to explore the program and decide if it’s the right fit - completely risk-free.
Absolutely! With your Alpha application you get access to the free programming Fundamentals course. With a format that ensures a balanced mix of self-paced learning and live interaction, - it's a risk-free way to see if coding is your passion and get ready for Alpha. Learn more!
We've had students of various ages and stages of their lives in the past and they’ve succeeded in their journey to become developers. Age is just a number – the only thing that matters here is your motivation to learn, develop new skills and commit to the program.
You only need to be 18 years of age or older to enroll in the course. If you're younger than 18 years, you can check our Telerik Academy School programs.
If you are ready to master new skills, you enjoy solving problems and working with people on fascinating projects, then you are off to a good start!
Programming is for everyone motivated to learn and absorb new knowledge. Still, the best way to find out if it is for you is to start coding. Join our free programming Fundamentals course and keep learning. Nail the entrance exam to our Alpha program, and, yes, keep coding under the mentorship of our experienced trainers. Pretty soon, you’ll know the answer, and don’t worry - if you decide that programming isn’t your cup of tea, you can drop out with no consequences up to 5 weeks after the program start.
The logical reasoning test is a 45-minute timed assessment that measures problem-solving ability and the ability to come to conclusions based on logic. Don’t worry – there is no need to prepare for the test. You will receive an e-mail invite to take the test within 1-3 days prior to the entrance exam.
The regular tuition fee for Telerik Academy Alpha Java is BGN 7,000. You can either pay it in full upfront or in monthly installments of BGN 315* via a bank loan (based on a 24-month repayment schedule).
If you opt to pay with a bank loan, we are giving you a grace period of up to 6 months after graduation, during which you can focus on finding a job and not worry about any tuition re-payments.
We continue to offer students the option to pay for their studies with a tuition fee deferral with the help of the European Investment Fund (EIF) and our partnership with Allianz Bank Bulgaria. Individuals must be Bulgarian citizens and 18 years of age or older for the bank loan. They must have completed the application process for the Alpha program and be admitted to the chosen program.
* Illustrative payment method.
Yes! To help you stand out from the candidate pool, we dedicate 20% of our Alpha programs to polishing your personal and teamwork skills - how to manage feedback and expectations, ask the right questions, prioritize and much more. Plus, you will have a professional-grade portfolio. This includes your final project - a real-world web application built from scratch. And just before you graduate, our career services kick in to prepare you for the hiring process and to quickly settle into your new job.
We are also right by your side, providing you with up to 6 months of career-related services designed to help your job hunt and first months at work.
If you need help with choosing a new computer for the program, please use our forum.
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