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. 

• Manage your time: remember, you have 3 hours and there are 3 tasks—don’t get fixated on just one. If you find yourself struggling with a task, move on to the next one. You can always come back later if you have time
• Be strategic: if you get 10 points on one of the tasks, don’t waste time trying to achieve the maximum solution—move on to the other tasks and return later to try for the maximum
• Know the system: familiarize yourself with the exam system by testing your skills with the mock exams

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.

• 8 GB RAM
• SSD
• Intel Core / AMD Ryzen
• Windows is the preferred OS, but Linux and Mac are also an option

If you need help with choosing a new computer for the program, please use our forum.