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
REGISTER NOW for the Open Lecture of Dr. Eduardo Miranda, Carnegie Mellon University
If you would like to understand in 2hrs how to prioritize procedures and rank requirements join us to the open lecture of Dr. Eduardo Miranda from the Institute…
Read moreLeading a Development Team, SEI/Carnegie Mellon University certified training
When: 11-13 June, 2014 (9:00 - 17:00) Where: ESI CEE e-Competence Center in Business Park Sofia, Mladost 4, bldg.11B, floor 1Instructor: Valentina Ivanova, PhD, PMP - SEI-certified instructor…
Read moreGeometric Computing & Algorithms training by ESI CEE
When: 13th March – 3rd April (16hrs/ 4 Thursday afternoons – 13:30-17:30)Where: ESI CEE e-Competence Center in Business Park Sofia, Mladost 4, bldg.11B, floor 1Instructor: Boyko Bantchev, Institute…
Read moreKanban: Optimize Success training in Sofia successfully completed on 18 February, 2014
Thanks to the instructor Teodora Bozheva, Kanban Accredited Trainer, the training received great positive feedback. All participants received an official Lean Kanban University certificate and are listed on…
Read moreNEW trainings added to our portfolio!
Welcome to the Advanced Programming Cycle of courses! Functional Style for the Modern Programmer – 8 – 29 Nov, 2013 Fundamental Algorithms – 10 – 31 Jan, 2014…
Read moreОpen lecture by David Anderson, 19 March, FMI
ESI CEE invites you to an open lecture Meet change with Kanban by David Anderson. When: 19 March, 2013, Tuesday, 1830 - 2030 Where: Faculty of Mathematics and…
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