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 storyIntroducing Katalysta – our new brand for international operations, created to bring our mission of fostering tech talent to communities around the globe. And the first country to welcome Katalysta - Georgia!
Read the storyWe met with Borislava Georgieva, HR Manager to learn more about our graduates' performance, career growth and contribution to the company.
Read the storyGeorgi 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.
Rusi Rusev graduated from Telerik Academy Alpha with JavaScript in May and shortly after that kickstarted his first IT career as Junior Front-End Developer at Gtmhub. His university education and professional experience, however, were in an entirely different field. Rusi has a master’s degree in “Structural Engineering” and worked in the construction industry for a while. When he felt the need for a change, he turned to Telerik Academy to successfully switch careers.
It took Georgi Manchev just 2 weeks to land his dream job in IT after graduating from Telerik Academy Alpha. But he hasn’t always been on the right track to a promising tech career. Prior to joining the program, Georgi worked as a waiter and bartender and had no coding experience at all. During the intensive 6-month training, he was equipped with the knowledge and skills companies look for and joined Experian as a Junior Software Engineer.
Our network of partners continues to grow - joining the ranks are Bede Gaming, a leading supplier of gaming software, Fourth, a leader in cloud-based forecasting and cost control software for the hospitality industry, and Gtmhub, a goal management and employee experience solution provider that earlier this year closed a €1.2M seed round. Also, ICB, a Bulgarian software and consulting company, are continuing their partnership with us and together with Bede Gaming will provide real-world projects to our .NET students.
Steven Tsvetkov, Technical Trainer at Telerik Academy, was included in the prestigious Forbes Bulgaria “30 Under 30” annual list for his substantial contribution to the Telerik Academy mission - to prepare the next generation of digital leaders.
"The award recognizes our Wellbeing program for 2021, which we created to help our colleagues cope more successfully with the challenges of the pandemic. We created it with a lot of thought and care for the wellbeing of the team, so we are extremely grateful for this award," shared Irina Lilova, our Talent Success Manager.
We support the NGO sector by offering special rates for our Upskill programs. Nonprofit professionals can apply with a 90% discount on a selected Upskill program fee, including Digital Marketing, UX/UI Design, Product Management, React or DevOps.
"In the last 5 years since becoming an independent company, Telerik Academy has come a long way - from training talent for one company to being a partner of the entire IT industry. At the same time, the people who trust us for their development are one of the most important indicators of our progress." shared Alexandra Mechkova, our CEO.
The Alpha Python program is for anyone who wants to start an IT career, whether they have basic programming knowledge or are beginning their journey from zero. Our proven learning model in our Alpha programs, focused on practice and with a team of leading trainers, is the fastest path for anyone who wants to become an in-demand Python developer in 6 months.
The award recognizes women who inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. It's proof that with the visionary nature of Alexandra Mechkova, even more remarkable achievements await us! Learn more about the first edition of the Forbes DNA of Success Forum and Awards 2021.