HR is shifting fast - AI-driven hiring, talent analytics, stronger focus on DEI and employee well-being are redefining the field. This program equips you to navigate these changes with confidence and control.
In just 3 months you will be able to:
3 months. You can combine the program with your job or studies
Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:00-9:00 pm). Start: May 13; End: Aug 14, 2025
6+ hrs/week plus self-prep time. 2 weeks of vacation
Lectures will be held online. Onsite networking events (optional)
Bulgarian
BGN 3,705 BGN 3,900.
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AI-Era Recruitment & Talent Strategies
Workforce Relations & Management
Employer branding and CSR
Onboarding & Offboarding
Agile HR
Diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging
Design Thinking
Organizational structure
Stakeholder Management
Learning & Development
People Analytics
HR Leadership & Change Management
After completing the program, you will learn practical job-ready skills to:
Learn from the best. You'll be trained by leading practitioners eager to share their know-how and experience.
Borislava is an HR leader with 17 years in IT, specializing in strategic HR, leadership development, and talent management. She has led HR functions in global tech firms, shaping key processes.
As a career coach, speaker, and mentor, she founded HR#IT—Bulgaria’s first IT HR community with 2,200+ members. An MBA graduate and certified facilitator, she has earned multiple awards.
Her expertise in HR strategy, career growth, and mental health makes her a vital guide for HR professionals.
Dan is an HR leader with 20+ years of experience in recruitment, operations, and people management, particularly in the tech industry.
He is the co-founder of BestInSkill, where he creates HR software solutions. With expertise in tech recruitment, HR operations, and business development, he’s also a trainer and lecturer, holding certifications in Project Management (PMP) and HR (GPHR).
Paolina is an HR leader with 12+ years of expertise in talent development and organizational design. In her current role, she drives HR strategy, talent management, and workforce initiatives.
She has led transformations in workplace culture and embedded Agile methodologies to enhance team dynamics.
Paolina holds a Master’s in HR Development, is a certified Agile Leader and Scrum Master, and has trained professionals in IT recruitment best practices.
Georgi is a tech executive with 20+ years in software development and digital transformation. As CEO of Anthill, he builds high-performing R&D teams for mid-sized and large enterprises.
Passionate about human-centered innovation, he applies design thinking to talent strategies and workplace transformation. He also co-founded ISTA Conference to foster tech industry collaboration. Georgi holds an Executive MBA from the University of Sheffield and a Master’s in Computer Science from the Technical University of Sofia.
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*Illustrative installment payment method. Different terms may apply based on borrowers’ credit score and creditworthiness as well as the bank’s current offering.
Three months of strategic HR training to develop job-ready skills. By the end of the program you will learn to align HR with business goals, optimize workforce planning, execute data-driven hiring, navigate labor laws, implement DEIB initiatives, leverage AI tools, drive change management, and strengthen leadership and stakeholder management.
This training program is designed for early to mid career HR professionals, HR managers with up to 3 years of management experience and administrative professionals transitioning to HR.
To enroll, you must be 18 years or older.
The admission process includes the following steps:
We highly recommend having at least 1-2 years of prior experience in HR-related field.
The program will be held online. Please note that attendance is key to our students’ successful graduation. Participants must attend all classes. Up to 3 days of absence are allowed, plus the program has 2 vacations (1 week each).
The tuition fee for Telerik Academy Strategic HR Upskill is BGN 3,900. This fee can be covered by you or your employer. Payment is due no later than one business day before the start of the program. If your employer is covering the tuition fee, payment is due within 5 business days after the contract is signed.
Alternatively, you can opt to pay in installments with a loan from a bank, partner of Telerik Academy. You can benefit from a deferred payment over a 12 - 24-month period.
We use a holistic review process when evaluating applicants for admission. The final selection of candidates is not based on a simple formula of grades and test score. Instead, we consider a variety of factors: application documents, CV and personal motivation for applying.
Some candidates might also be invited to attend an interview. Interviews focus on candidates’ motivation and aspirations and determine if the program is appropriate for each candidate based on their needs, expectations and experience.
You can certainly combine the Upskill Strategic HR Program with your job. To get the most out of the program, you’ll need to immerse yourself in it for 3 months. To recharge your batteries, you’ll have 2 weeks of vacation.
If you drop out of the program within the trial period, which is in the first 2 weeks of the program, you won't pay any tuition fee.
The skills and experience you gain will help you excel in your career and/or find a new job, just like it helped our alumni reach their career goals.
Candidates working in the NGO sector are eligible to apply for a 90% discount off the regular program pricing. There are two seats available per cohort. To apply, candidates must submit their application through our website and meet the specific requirements for selection, which may include an entrance test or an interview.
If selected, the candidate's employer will be required to sign a contract with Telerik Academy and cover 10% of the regular tuition fee. Please note that the selection process evaluates the candidate’s profile, not the NGO’s.
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