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
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Telerik Academy reports 35% more applicants for their programs per year. The organization says that 93% of the students who completed their Alpha programs for IT career start were able to realize themselves in the IT sector within 6 months.
Motivated by the opportunity for better work-life balance, higher salaries, and attractive company culture, people of all ages and backgrounds are making a 180-degree career change to IT. Usually starting from scratch. Although such a career transformation seems risky, the following stories of 3 software engineers prove otherwise. All three of them are graduates of Telerik Academy Alpha.
Alexandra Mechkova, our CEO shares that the courses should not be seen as a substitute but rather as a supplement to university education: "While at university one can go deep into theory, we add practice, work in a real environment, direct connection with employers, development of key personal and communication skills. We are often the transition from formal education to business."
Iskra Lumbeva, developer at OfficeRnD and one of our Alpha graduates: I decided to apply to Telerik Academy Alpha to find out if programming is my career path. I met incredible people there and realized that this is the environment where I want to spend my time, surrounded by intelligent people who want to develop themselves and learn new things every day.
Telerik Academy announced the admissions for the new edition of Alpha C# - the 6-month program anyone can join to start an IT career regardless of their experience and programming knowledge. Admission is open until February 1, 2023, and no previous coding experience is necessary - it is essential for applicants to be motivated and able to commit to learning.