Graduate from Alpha with the skills to launch your junior dev career
In Telerik Academy Alpha, you’ll master the technical and soft skills you need to launch your IT career - now with flexible evening classes.
Yes! If you're motivated to become a developer, we’ll help you get there
9 months of evening online classes that allow you to keep your full-time job
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm). Start: April 14 (online)
20+ hrs/week, including time for self-preparation and teamwork activities
Learn in a small group with support from 15+ professionals dedicated to your success
Conducted in Bulgarian, but all learning materials are in English
Java developer, fully equipped for your IT career
Prepare for Alpha. Learn how
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We’ll help you develop crucial programming skills for a lasting career as a Java Developer.
Invest your time and skills into a sector pivotal for the future of all industries— a field destined for continuous growth.
Java developers are in high demand, offering one of the most lucrative and stable career paths in tech.
Java is used by 90% of Fortune 500 companies, ensuring you’ll always have job opportunities.
Java’s maturity and continued use across industries mean you'll be equipped for long-term success in a rapidly evolving field.
Master Java to develop everything from desktop apps to web and mobile solutions, expanding your career options.
Java powers Android, the world’s most popular mobile OS, making it essential for mobile app developers.
Alpha Java 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.
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.
Five-week trial period
Our program sounds challenging, but it’s doable. Just try it yourself. With our five-week 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.
Designed for beginners and refined over the years, our Alpha Java program, endorsed by top companies, prepares you for your first IT job in just 9 months with evening classes
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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Alpha is the go-to source for developer talent, trusted by top employers of all sizes. They value our graduates for their practical skills, teamwork, and ability to deliver results from day one.
Passionate about teaching and devoted to helping people thrive – this is our stellar team supporting you.
Nadya Atanasova
Technical Trainer
Konstantin Valchanov
Technical Trainer
Boyan HadjievSoft Skills Trainer
Natalia SvetozarovaCareer Coach
Snezhina AndonovaProgram Coordinator
Our alumni jumpstart their careers in some of the best tech companies.
I left my job to pursue a career in the IT industry. I had no time to waste, and Telerik Academy is the fastest and most effective way to become a developer. When you know that you are entering an important battle, you take your biggest weapon with you.
Read Stanimir’s story
I’m extremely grateful to Telerik Academy for all the doors it opened for me. Working along with so many smart, talented and passionate professionals would’ve never been possible without the Academy.
Read Bilyana’s story
I feel much happier, and most importantly, in the right place! Everything that I have learned at the Telerik Academy Alpha program is valuable and above all – applicable in the real-life work environment.
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By the end of your training, you’ll be able to create applications that are at least as good.
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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
Happy Birthday price by Nov 30*
for 24 months
with a bank partner**
**Illustrative installment payment method. Different terms may apply based on borrowers’ credit score and creditworthiness as well as the bank’s current offering.
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 8 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.
Book a free call with our experienced advisor. Ask your questions and learn more about Alpha, the program, financial options and more.
