Practical education for ICT professionals
ESI connects academic learning with practical software engineering and ICT expertise. Our senior experts work with Bulgarian universities and research institutions to help prepare the next generation of IT professionals.
- Sofia UniversityFaculty of Mathematics and Informatics (SU FMI); Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (SU FEBA)
- Plovdiv UniversityFaculty of Mathematics and Informatics (PU FMI)
- New Bulgarian UniversityNBU
- Bulgarian Academy of SciencesInstitute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMI BAS)
Learning through practice
Our approach draws on expertise from partners such as Carnegie Mellon University and the Software Engineering Management Program (SEMP).
- Student-centred learningActive participation and engaging learning experiences.
- Practical applicationReal-world examples, case studies and hands-on projects.
- Industry relevanceCurricula mapped to the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) and ICT job profiles.
Course areas
Our teaching covers software quality, cybersecurity and business resilience, agile and project management, software processes, systems analysis and architecture. Explore the course and institution listings below.
Connecting curricula with industry needs
ESI uses the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) to connect curricula with the competences required for ICT job profiles. Our mapping methodology is described in Evaluation of ICT Curricula using European e-Competence Framework, published in Computer Science and Education in Computer Science.
Work with ESI
Interested in our educational activities or developing an industry-relevant curriculum? Contact ESI to discuss courses, academic collaboration and the SEMP approach.
Courses taught by ESI experts
- Models for Quality ManagementSU FMI · PU FMI
- Cyber Security and Business ResilienceSU FMI · PU FMI · NBU / IMI BAS
- Active Information SecuritySU FMI
- Strategic Planning for IT OrganizationsNBU / IMI BAS
- Agile Methods for IT Project ManagementNBU / IMI BAS
- Agile ManagementSU FEBA
University-led courses
Courses led by university professors with support from the ESI/SEMP programme.
- Information Systems Analysis and DesignSU FMI
- Analysis and Design MethodsSU FMI
- IT Studio Course (Practicum)SU FMI
- Leading a Development TeamNBU / IMI BAS
- Personal Software Process (PSP) — FundamentalsNBU / IMI BAS
- Personal Software Process (PSP) — AdvancedNBU / IMI BAS
- Project ManagementSU FMI
- Software ArchitecturesNBU
News and insights
ETSI Sustainability Summit 2023: technology and greener ICT
The March 2023 ETSI summit explored energy efficiency, circular economies and technology standards, with themes relevant to GreenCo’s work on digital pollution.
Read moreEurope’s common charger: a 2023 overview
A historical overview of the EU’s move towards a common charging port and its intended benefits for consumers and electronic-waste reduction.
Read moreInformation security fundamentals pilot course · March 2023
Past training · March 2023. ESI’s free ICT Skills pilot introduced university students to information security management and practical protection for organisations and individuals.
Read moreTen tips for more sustainable email habits
Practical GreenCo guidance on email storage, attachments, recipients and everyday communication habits, with an explanation of email’s environmental footprint.
Read moreCybersecurity courses · October–November 2022
Past training · 2022. Five CyResLab courses covered web threats, cloud security and secure coding as part of European Cyber Security Month.
Read moreSMACITE: developing skills for smart-city technicians and engineers
SMACITE combines digital, entrepreneurial, green and interpersonal skills in vocational training for technicians and engineers working on smart-city solutions.
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