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 storyAfter 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
Tired of firefighting your way through onboarding, benefits, and performance reviews? Well-designed HR processes can free you from chaos, boost consistency, and give you space to focus on strategic impact. Discover practical tips to create flexible, people-first processes that truly work — for both employees and business.
By 2026, talent acquisition will be driven by AI, skills-based hiring, and rising candidate expectations. Learn how to adapt and lead the change.
Discover how AI can save hours — even weeks — in recruitment by streamlining interview preparation and candidate screening, without sacrificing quality.
Leadership isn’t defined by what you know — it’s shaped by how you think. Books and courses can inspire, but nothing compares to experiencing that mindset shift for yourself. Discover how Mihail Valkov, Lead Trainer in the Upskill Tech Leadership program, transformed his own leadership approach — and the key advice he shares for making the shift.
"The share of women in the IT industry will continue to grow due to the growth of the sector. Expectations are for a 20% growth in the IT sector this year". Alexandra Mechkoca, CEO of Telerik Academy.
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.