About The Project

The company we were working with for this particular project was a leading financial institution that needed a reliable vendor to assist them on a long-term basis. They chose our team precisely because of the reputation we have in the IT education industry.

Our main responsibilities included organizing several annual events on behalf of the client. Unfortunately, we can’t go into too much detail about the project in itself. Those interested to get more information about it can read the full review on our Clutch profile.

What is Next?

One development we can share is what happened after the publication of this review. Thanks to its positive attention and high score, SoftUni Global is now among the top corporate training companies on The Manifest – another B2B platform that elevates vendors by creating ranked listings of the top performers in each industry.

The fact we are considered a leading educational organization by respectable B2B platforms is a big step in the right direction. It will create more opportunities to connect with businesses around the world that can benefit from our expertise.

Learn more about the ways we can positively impact your operations by browsing our franchise, business, or educational services. You can also reach out to our team by email at info@softuni.org for any questions or inquiries you might have regarding a potential partnership.

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Innovative methodology and curriculum

SoftUni’s biggest competitive advantage is its innovative educational programs. The scheduled on-site or online instructor-led group training allows students to easily combine learning with other commitments like work or school. 

The comprehensive learning approach focuses on integrating theoretical knowledge with real-life exercises and projects. All curriculums are developed by industry experts and structured into open courses, modules, and professional programs with a gradually increasing difficulty.

The educational materials and assignments are being constantly revised to include best practices and the latest software technologies. This gives students the necessary skills to obtain a job in their chosen profession.

To better help both individuals and businesses, SoftUni has been building close relationships with leading local and international companies in the tech, digital marketing, and graphic design industries from its start. Their constructive feedback and market insights help in revising and expanding the existing curriculums. As a result, SoftUni’s graduates find it easier to get internships and job opportunities in comparison to traditional university alumni. On the other hand, the local industries benefit from qualified professionals matching the skill set companies are looking for. This in turn boosts the national economy and especially the IT ecosystem with its ever-growing demand for competent developers and software engineers.

SoftUni Initiatives

• Software University – an innovative educational center that trains students in Information Technologies, Programming, and Quality Testing in Bulgarian and helps jump-start their careers;
• SoftUni Digital –  first of its kind in Bulgaria, the center offers complete professional programs and open courses for digital marketing specialists;
• SoftUni Creative – first-of-its-kind academy for Design, Creativity, and Visualization for graphic and interior designers and digital artists, in Bulgarian;
• SoftUni Kids – courses in Programming, Electronics and Robotics, Animation, and Graphic Design in Bulgarian for children between 5 and 12 years old following the learning-through-practice model and constant teamwork;
• “SoftUni Light” High School – the first private high school for IT and digital skills in Bulgaria that trains students in Programming, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and E-commerce alongside all the state-required subjects;
• SoftUni Foundation –a non-profit organization that develops and distributes free learning materials in Bulgarian for individuals and high school teachers to further support modern tech and digital education;
• SoftUni Global – the international branch of SoftUni that offers business solutions and individual self-paced software developer programs, in English.

Results in Bulgaria

SoftUni’s mission is to create true experts and future leaders by providing practical, quality, and affordable education in digital and information technologies. Since establishing the company, we have been working towards a specific dream – to make Bulgaria the Silicon Valley of Europe.

In the last 9 years we have:

• Built and managed an engaged educational community of 300 000+ former and current students;
• Established and developed partnerships with 100+ leading local and international companies;
• Conducted 2 000+ trainings and 1 500+ seminars and events;
• Had 23 000+ video lessons with an overall duration of 70 000+ hours;
• Reached a success rate of 97% of programming graduates starting a job in tech.

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What is programming?

The essence of programming is to manage how the computer works at its various levels. The management is done by using commands from the programmer to the computer. These commands are written and executed uninterruptedly by the computer. They are numerous, and different types of programming languages are used to conduct them.

Programming languages

Through programming languages, developers give instructions for the computer to execute. Program languages can be used to create programs that control the behavior of the computer or implement algorithms. Thousands of programming languages are created and continue to be created each year. Some of them are becoming widely used. Examples are: C#, Java, C++, PHP, JavaScript, C, etc

The most popular programming languages today

It is difficult to determine the exact order of the most popular programming languages today but according to GitHub an Inc at the forefront are Java, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, PHP, Python, Ruby, Objective-C/Swift.

Many of these languages are taught in the Software University program. The important thing is to grasp the process of breaking down a problem into subtasks and the sequence of writing code in order to find a solution. Once they have this base, the good programmer can switch between languages because their syntax is quite similar.

Here is a brief description of the abilities of the most popular languages:

• Java – Originally, when it was created in 1991, the Oracle – Java programing language was designed to program smart TVs. Today, however, it is used to develop Android applications, with the mobile operating system itself being developed on Java. “Java” usually means not only the Java language, but also the Java and Java EE platforms. Complicated server-side systems and also web based software, as well as bigger industrial systems that include complex processing and require big amount of reliability, are written in this language.

• C# – This programming language is another variation of C. It was created by Microsoft and embodies many of Java’s concepts. C # is used to build numerous software applications and systems: from heavy server logic (where it competes with Java) to web applications (competing with PHP) and desktop applications (where it virtually has no competition on the Windows platform) as well as mobile applications (where it competes with Java for Android devices and Objective-C for iOS devices). C # is very suitable for beginners, and therefore it is introductory in SoftUni’s program.

• JavaScript – JavaScript is a scripting language that is mainly used to build user interfaces in web and mobile applications. JavaScript us used for is writing the client part of applications (what the user sees) and is rarely used for the server part (logic, storage and processing of data). The Node.js technology allows JavaScript to be used for server applications, but for one reason or another it is not used extensively. JavaScript has nothing to do with Java except for the name similarity.

• PHP – PHP is one of the most common languages in the web – some say it covers 1/3 of all websites. Sites like WordPress, Facebook, Yahoo use it. PHP is a language for creating dynamic web sites and client web applications. PHP is almost always used along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

• C++ – It is used mainly for software products like games, office applications, graphic and video editors and operational systems. Objective-C and Swift – Objective-C was the main programming language used by Apple for their operational systems OS X and iOS until June 2014 when Apple presented their own programming language Swift. Little by little since then Apple has migrated their software products to be maintained by Swift. Swift was created with the idea to be resistant to wrong code, in other words, safer than Objective-C, as well as to use less code.

Which programming language to start with?

Many people ask which programming language is best to start with. That is a complicated question and it doesn’t have just one answer.

Our advice is to learn one more general programming language (like Java or C#) so the main concepts of programming can be understood. It’s a good idea to learn one script language as well (like JavaScript or PHP). In addition, learn main technologies in the database and web software development as well as data structures and algorithms and you will have a solid knowledge base.

What is front-end and back-end development? What is the difference?

Software technologies and programming languages are being used for different purposes and creating different kinds of software. In general, we can unify them in the following categories:

• Technologies for user interface (front-end): HTML, CSS, JavaScript;

• Technologies for server-side programming: C#, Java, PHP, Python;

• Technologies for data manipulation (back-end): databases and SQL, ORM technologies, web services and REST;

• Other technologies and platforms: mobile platforms, cloud technologies, software engineering, operating systems, built-in systems, low level languages like C and C++;

Sources for learning programming

Just attending classes is far from enough to enter and advance into such a dynamic profession as that of a developer. This is why we recommend researching and learning things on your own. All course resources by
SoftUni are available on our site:

• „Fundamentals of Computer Programming with C#“ – authors Svetlin Nakov and Co.;

• Stack Overflow – One of the most visited sites by all developers. There you can find answers to almost all of your questions (and if you don’t succeed you can always ask in the forum).

• Computer Programming in Quora – in the forum you can find answers to frequently asked questions like “What is programming?”, “Why should I bother studying it?” Which is the best book for my programming language?” etc.

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Hello, Angel! Can you introduce yourself with a few words for the readers of our blog?

Hello, my name is Angel Buzov and I’m from Gotse Delchev. I have been actively engaged in programming for about 2 years, a few months ago I graduated from Software University and now I am a Junior Java Developer

What attracted you to programming and do you have a favorite programming language?

I’ve always had a great interest in computers and how things work in the background. That was the main reason I started programming. I have studied several languages, but my favorite is Java, it’s easy to write, has good documentation, and runs on all platforms.

Why did you choose Software University and what was the atmosphere during the training?

I chose Software university because the training is extremely innovative and modern, the new trends in the technological world are monitored and the training program is being updated along with them. Everything is “straight to the point”. Moreover, something that I think is extremely important is that much emphasis is put on practice rather than on dry theories

What was the biggest difficulty for you during the program?

I do not think I had any major difficulties. Only my first attempt with object-oriented programming was a little more complicated, but with hard work, everything was accomplished

What skills did you acquire at the Software University, in addition to programming?

I have been able to get teamwork skills. It seems easy at first glance, but to reconcile all the different ideas and opinions of the team is a rather complex task. Also, I learned to be organized and not to leave things for the last minute.

Did the Software University Diploma help you to find a realization?

I started looking for a job before my diploma was ready. I think that not the diploma, but the acquired skills and what you are showing in a job interview are the things that help to find a professional realization.

How do you see yourself after 5 years?

After 5 years I see myself as a programmer with even more knowledge and experience.

Finally, what will you advise all future students who are about to start learning at the Software University?

My advice to them is NOT to give up. No matter how difficult a problem seems to be, it always has a solution. That’s why they have to believe in themselves and do not stop trying!

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The various professions in the software industry

Programmer / Software Developer – in simple terms, programmers or developers are people, who create software by writing programming code. For a person to develop and experience the pleasure of working, it is necessary to constantly learn and be interested in the latest technologies. Software developers need to combine excellent technical knowledge with logical thinking, a certain amount of creativity, and a lot of curiosity because of the constantly emerging technologies. It is important to note that the software developer does not just write commands, but also builds architectures, foresees potential problems, and works in a team, where the term software engineer originates from.

This profession is divided into many paths you can take. For example, you can choose:

• Front-end developer – these specialists take care of what a web site / web app looks like – what users see and how they interact with the page and its content. Most often they have excellent knowledge in technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Back-end developer – the back-end of a web page or application consists of various parts – server logic, databases and much more. Back-end developers who deal with these technologies have excellent knowledge in programming languages such as PHP, Ruby, Python.

• Developer of mobile applications – as implied by the name of the profession, these software engineers create software (applications) for devices like smartphones and tablets. Specifically, they can deal with Android apps (using mostly the Java programming language) for iPhone / iPad (with Objective-C or Swift), Windows (with C #), and others.

• Embedded Developer – Representatives of this profession are engaged in development of software for embedded systems. In their work, they often have to consider the limitations of the hardware  they write code for. It is important to have knowledge of C / C ++, data structures, algorithms, Linux, Perl / Python – depending on the specific projects they are working on.

• Other possible areas of development: desktop applications, video games, and so on.

• QA Engineer – they are an important part of the software development process. Essentially, QA engineers are engaged in testing and finding bugs / issues on web sites, applications and others. As their name suggests (QA = quality assurance), they take care of software quality. Part of their tasks are monitoring and improving the quality process, conducting a test plan, definition and implementation of test scenarios, analysis, reporting and documenting results.

• Technical support – these specialists help the end users or employees of the company they work for, in case of problems and need of help with computers, software programs or hardware. This profession is often the first step for people with interest in a career in the software industry. They are required to have good knowledge not only in computer software, but also hardware, and the ability to quickly cope with problems, and work with clients.

Starting internship and work

At the Software University, one of our main goals is to help our students get started with a career in the IT industry. For this reason, we also have a career center that is entirely focused on the professional realization of all its students. The Career Center aims to help students make the most of their potential by developing not only their technical skills but also additional personal qualities. This results in successful collaboration and the building of solid relationships with our students and business partners. The Career Center has partnered with some of the best, successful, and fast growing companies in the country. This offers a vast array of opportunities and pathways to development in each direction of the technological sector.

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In our rubric, we share with you inspiring interviews with our most successful students to learn more about them – how they have found out that programming is in their blood, what motivates them to grow, which were their biggest obstacles, and other interesting questions.

How did Evegeni’s adventure in the world of programming begin, don’t miss out on reading in the next paragraphs!

Hello, Evgeni! Can you introduce yourself with a few words for the reader of our blog?

My name is Evgeni Viyachev. I’ve graduated from the Sofia High School of Mathematics and afterward UASG as a construction engineer. I have a year and a half old son.

What appealed to you to programming and do you have a favorite programming language?

In high school, I made my first steps towards programming with C++. Afterward, I applied for “Computer sciences” at Sofia University and I was accepted amongst the top 10 people. After all, I chose construction engineering and graduated with my master’s degree in UASG. At some point, I was just tired of the conservative environment in construction and went back to my first passion – programming. I enrolled in the Software University and this is how my adventure has begun all over again. My favorite language is C# and I am mostly oriented towards .NET technologies.

Which course from the program was the most useful for you and why?

The OOP and Quality Programming Code were the most useful for me. I think that they are the foundation for the career of every software developer. I was sincerely happy with the Database (SQL) course.

Why did you choose the Software University and what was the atmosphere during your education?

I chose the Software University, because of the opportunity for a comparatively quick start of my career, as I already had some minimal background in the sphere. After all, it all worked out and I am very happy. The atmosphere was joyful. A was focused during the lectures and I dedicated a lot of time to study every day and writing code, even though along with that I was projecting one of my last buildings for now.

What was the form of your education and why did you prefer it?

I was enrolled onsite because I think that this way a person becomes more engaged. Besides that, as I have already said, I was projecting from home and I needed everyday contact with people. After I have started a job in IT, I went into an online form of education.

What was the biggest difficulty for you during the program?

My biggest difficulty was…. To be honest, now I can’t think of anything particular. After UASG I was used to sleeping deprivation and studying, so I was easily adapted to the new environment. I guess the hardest part in this situation is to keep being persistent, motivated and to keep believing in the final successful result.

Men or women are better programmers?

An interesting question. I think gender doesn’t matter and the inaccessibility towards the IT-sphere for women is a myth. In my company, there are a lot of women in different positions – Dev, QA, Support, Managers. My manager is also a woman.

What kind of skills, besides programming, did you succeed to acquire in the Software University?

Teamwork, because of the team projects.

Did the diploma from the Software University help you succeed in the following professional realization?

What helped the most was the acquired knowledge. Of course, all of the certificates for excellently passed courses are a huge plus and can give an advantage over the bigger competition.

How do you see yourself in 5 years in a professional plan?

I see myself in a more leading position. I would want to have a small team, for which to be responsible. This, of course, will happen based on my acquired skills.

And finally – what will you advise all the future students, which are about to begin their education in the Software University?

You will constantly meet difficulties and obstacles, so don’t give up until you achieve your goals!

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Hello, Vasil! Can you introduce yourself with a few words for the reader of our blog?

My name is Vasil Panovski and I am 34 years old. I graduated Business Management specializing in the Forest Industry and I have 5 years of internship in this major. I began programming in 2015 when Software University opened its doors and offered free education for the opening course “Programming Basics“. Right now I work for a company named “Salesforce” and program applications in the cloud using a Java-based language called Apex.

What attracted you to programming and do you have a favorite programming language?

In general, solving logical problems is my favorite thing, and when it comes to building software, things get even more interesting, at least for me. I began with C# and later switched over to Java and JavaScript. Of course for someone who has written a lot of Java code – it’s my favorite language, but the truth is that the programming language is only a tool for solving problems and problems are analogous.

Which course from the program was the most useful for you and why?

All courses are useful. The Software University program is consistent; you cannot skip mandatory courses, which guarantees the overall assimilation of the content. I have to mention the Object-Oriented-Programming Course. It was hard for me, but it gave me wings

Why did you choose Software University and what was the atmosphere during your education?

I watched an interview with Svetlin Nakov and it grabbed my interest. Back then, I only knew about some other academies, but after I found out that Nakov is at the heart of Software University I decided it’s better to choose it rather than another academy and it wasn’t a mistake! The atmosphere is competitive, so to say.  There is almost no time to relax, but if you stay competitive the results will come faster. The best thing for me was the group projects we created during my education

What was the biggest difficulty for you during the program?

Here I have to repeat myself. The biggest difficulty for me was understanding the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). It was hard and at the same time very interesting. I also experienced difficulty during group projects, because bringing a few people together for a limited time is not an easy task

What other skills (besides programming) did you manage to gain from your education at Software University?

In three words – teamwork, organization, responsibility. I mainly improved those skills.

Did the diploma from Software University help you succeed in the following professional realization?

I still don’t have a diploma, but the certificates did their job. The knowledge you gain is the most important thing, everything else is only to get you to an interview.

How do you see yourself in 5 years in a professional plan?

I see myself as a programmer. I’m still at the beginning phase

And finally – what will you advise all our future students, which are about to begin their education at the Software University?

It’s a good choice for realization. Don’t be afraid to take the first step

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How did Mert’s adventure in the world of programming begin, don’t miss out on reading in the next paragraphs!

Hello, Mert! Can you introduce yourself with a few words for the reader of our blog?

My name’s Mert Yumer. I am 20 years old, born in Kurdzhali. Currently living in Sofia where I am a student of Software University.

What appealed to you to programming and do you have a favorite programming language?

I heard from friends about the Programming Basics course. They made one in my hometown and I decided to try it out. Eventually, I thought programming isn’t meant for me and I gave up. But a year later I surfed through the SoftUni website to gather some more information about it. I decided to sign up for the Programming Basics course once again but this time- in Sofia. This time it was different and I got interested in programming really quickly although there wasn’t much of a difference between the two instances of the course. So this is how my adventure began.

Which course from the program was the most useful for you and why?

For me, the most useful part is studying through practice. This is not a practice in the state universities and this is why I didn’t enroll in one. In my opinion, especially for studying software development, you need a lot of practice during the time you study and this way it is easier. In SoftUni there is mostly practice, rather than theoretical knowledge, and for me, this is the way to success.

Are you currently engaged in programming?

Yes, I am still engaged in programming. I am still a student in the Tech Module at SoftUni and I want to finish the whole curriculum there.

And finally – what happened when you finished the free course Programming Basics?

After finishing the course for beginners, I was very happy, although I had to wait three months for the next step towards programming- Tech Module. Now those months have passed and I continue to gather knowledge and develop myself in programming. Thanks to all of you who are a part of the SoftUni team and for the effort you put in every day! Keep up the good work!

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Hello, Zacharia! Can you introduce yourself with a few words for the reader of our blog?

Greetings, my name is Zacharia Pehlivarova and I am 22 years old. I started my education at Software University in 2015 and I graduated in 2017. Since then, I have been working as a Back-End PHP Developer.

What attracted you to programming and do you have a favorite programming language?

I can’t say I have a favorite programming language, but I’ve been programming on PHP for more than a year and I really enjoy it. The thing about programming, that really caught my interest, was the fact that I was creating something new, which the people would like and make use of. Also, let’s not forget the feeling you get when you’ve spent hours, making thousands of attempts at something and finally you discover the right solution – it is priceless.

Which course from the program was the most useful for you and why?

Every course from the curriculum gave me additional knowledge, so I find each of them beneficial. Another thing, which I personally find very helpful was the team projects. I was lucky to have very cool colleagues – we helped each other.

Why did you choose Software University and what was the atmosphere during your education?

I choose Software University because of the curriculum. My decision was based on two main facts: the education was mainly focused on programming, with no unnecessary study material, and more importantly – the practical exercises are way more than the theory. I personally think that the latter one should be a priority in every profession.

What was the form of your education and why did you prefer it?

My form of education was onsite. I decided to study onsite. I preferred that form of education because of the ability to receive immediate help from the trainers and assistants for the things I did not understand, and they were always happy to help. I met different people with whom I exchanged knowledge and ideas.

What was the biggest difficulty for you during the program?

The hardest thing for me during my education was to “bend” my way of thinking so that I can understand what is actually happening “under the hood”

Who makes the better programmers, women or men?

I don’t think that gender affects this in any way. Every profession has its very good specialists, both men, and women. Everything depends on how much you are interested in programming itself and how big is your desire to do it. I admit, that people are staring strangely at me when I tell them what I am doing for a living, but I think, that nowadays more and more women are taking their place in this profession. The maxim and general idea, that software development is a man’s job, is starting to fall apart.

What other skills (besides programming) did you manage to gain from your education at Software University?

I managed to learn to work in a team, to understand other developers’ code, and to adjust mine to theirs.

Did the diploma from Software University help you succeed in the following professional realization?

Not only the diploma from the Software University helped me but also the academy itself. They helped me find the job I am currently working at.

How do you see yourself in 5 years in a professional plan?

In 5 years, I hope to be a person with much more technical knowledge, a person which performs way better, a person which is on a different level, a person which still strives to progress and develops.

And finally – what will you advise all our future students, which are about to begin their education at the Software University?

I want to advise them to never give up! There will be hard times, in which they will not know and understand what they are doing, but this is completely normal. Perseverance is the key – there is a lot to learn and you will need a lot more than a year, two, or three to do it.

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