In Telerik Academy Alpha, you’ll master the technical and soft skills you need to launch your QA career - now with flexible evening classes.
Yes! No entrance exam, no prior tech/QA experience needed - you start hands-on from day 1
6 months of evening online classes - keep your full-time job
A risk-free start - after 6 weeks, earn a Core Programming Certificate and decide if QA is for you
Mon, Wed, Thu (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm). Start: March 24. Taught in Bulgarian; materials in English.
20+ hrs/week, including time for self-prep and teamwork, guided by 15+ industry professionals
QA Engineer in 6 months, fully job-ready
BGN 500 (non-refundable) – covers 6 weeks of training, mentorship, soft skills, and a Core Programming Certificate
BGN 5,000 (refundable) – if you don’t continue after 6 weeks, you get this back
Total: BGN 5,500 (discount and flexible payment options)
Book a free call with an advisor (in Bulgarian)
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 and QA skills for a lasting career as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer.
Invest your time and skills into a sector pivotal for the future of all industries - a field destined for continuous growth.
QA engineers are essential in tech - they ensure the software is bug-free, user-friendly, and reliable. As a result - it's a stable, growing career path with competitive salaries.
Unlike software developers, QA doesn’t require a coding degree to start. You’ll learn automation skills that make you as highly employable as a software developer.
For QAs there is no such thing as a boring day. They experiment with new technologies, devices and platforms daily.
QA is more than finding bugs - it’s about shaping better products. Work with cutting-edge tech, test software before release, and play a key role in top companies.
You get the best of both worlds: software development, quality management and team collaboration.
Alpha QA is for anyone ready to start a tech career - no prior experience or coding background needed. You only need to:
💡 Not sure if QA is for you? Our first 6 weeks include a Fundamentals certificate, so you gain valuable skills even if you decide not to continue.
We’ve designed the first phase of Alpha QA to ensure you start with strong programming fundamentals and the most sought-after Soft Skills - no coding experience needed. This structured introduction helps you smoothly transition into QA, build confidence, and decide if QA fits you.
Book a free call with our experienced advisor. Ask your questions and learn more about Alpha, the program, financial options and more.
To get most of Alpha QA, you must be dedicated
6 months:
Mar 24 - Sep 19
(400+ hours)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Attendance is required)
20+ hrs/week
(including self-preparation
and teamwork)
From zero coding skills to a Junior QA – your journey begins with our free online materials (self-paced) or our free instructor-led programming fundamentals course.
During the course you will:
No programming skills are required. You must complete your Alpha application by January 6
7 Sessions - Jan 9 (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm) and Jan 11, 18,25 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) and Feb 1, 8, 15 (10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Participants will be selected based on their application and overall motivation
100% participation.
3-4 hrs/session and additional 5-6 hrs/week for self-preparation
Hands-on tech education
Every class is combined with hands-on assignments, workshops and projects. With 100% focus on practice, we create a learning experience tailored to your needs, where our trainers become your mentors.
Learning online from anywhere
Enjoy an unparalleled program from the comfort of your home. We transitioned every aspect online to keep the same renowned high quality, engaging experience and hands-on training.
Teamwork and soft skills boost
To help you stand out from the candidate pool, we dedicate 20% of the program to polishing your personal and teamwork skills.
8-weeks trial period
Our program sounds challenging, but it’s doable. Just try it yourself. With our 8-weeks trial period, if you drop out at the beginning of the program, you don’t pay any tuition. Simple as that.
Career jumpstart
Get dedicated career coaching and have the freedom and confidence to start a job anywhere in the IT industry - within or beyond our network.
Perfected over the years and validated with companies, our Alpha QA program
prepares you for your first IT job.
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.
Leading global and local
tech companies
Start anywhere in the
IT industry
Miroslav HristevQA Technical Trainer, 
Elitsa Savova
Java Technical Trainer, 
Desislava PetrovaSoft Skills Trainer
Natalia Svetozarova
Career coach
Snezhina Andonova
Program Coordinator
Natalia Svetozarova
Career Coach
Konstantin Valchanov
Java Technical Trainer, Our alumni jumpstart their careers in some of the best tech companies.
The rigorous QA program included crucial programming knowledge, which helps me keep up with the constantly evolving technologies. It equipped me with the right skills and mindset to succeed at my new workplace.
Read Damyan’s story
Despite lacking any previous experience in the field, Telerik Academy helped me kickstart a successful IT career. My investment paid off in so many ways – I acquired invaluable knowledge and landed a job in just two weeks after graduating from the program.
Read Ivan’s story
For years I’ve only worked on the HTML/CSS part of websites and apps, skills that are no longer relevant in the industry. I decided to take the leap and join Telerik Academy. It helped me fill in my knowledge gaps and get an inside look into some of the top IT companies in Bulgaria.
Read Zvezdelina’s story
Start with a small 500 BGN investment - decide in 6 weeks if you’re ready to commit. Junior salaries start at BGN 1,600–2,300, making QA a strong career choice.
**Illustrative installment payment method. Different terms may apply based on borrowers’ credit score and creditworthiness as well as the bank’s current offering.
Absolutely! No prior experience is needed. The first 6 weeks of the program focus on Core Programming Fundamentals, where you'll build essential programming skills with mentorship from industry experts. You'll also cover the most important Soft Skills topics and skills. This phase helps you transition smoothly into QA - if you decide not to continue, you'll still earn a Core Programming Certificate. And if you have some QA experience, during the program you’ll acquire practical skills while being mentored by our seasoned tech and soft skills trainers. You’ll master modern technologies, the best QA principles and the latest tools to impress employers and get ready for a successful IT career jumpstart
Just start - it's risk-free and we made it as friendly as possible! With a small 500 BGN investment, you’ll spend 6 weeks building programming knowledge and earning a Core Programming Certificate. If you decide QA isn’t for you, you get 5,000 BGN back from the tuition fee. And you walk with a certificate and new knowledge.
Yes, you could save BGN 1,484! 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.
**The BGN 248/monthly for 24 months is an illustrative installment payment method. Different terms may apply based on borrowers’ credit score, creditworthiness, and the bank’s current offering.
You can drop out within the first 6 weeks and get a 5,000 BGN refund from the 5,500 BGN tuition. The 500 BGN covers your Core Programming Certificate, mentorship, hands-on training, and full Soft Skills training—so even if you decide not to continue, you’ll still gain valuable skills. Our advice? Complete the first 6 weeks before making a final decision. This way, you’ll have a strong foundation and a better understanding of whether QA is the right path for you.
We've had students of various ages and stages of their lives in the past and they’ve succeeded in their journeys to a successful QA career. 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.
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 career-related services designed to help your job hunt and first moths at work.
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