This presentation explains the learning path at SoftUni (Software University) for beginners in programming: how to learn programming and how to become a software engineer. It explains the learning curriculum, the learning methodology, the interactive learning platform at SoftUni, how many time it takes to become a software developer, what programming language to choose, why writing code every day is so important and how to be successful learner.

1. Quality Education, Profession and
Tech Job for Thousands of People
SoftUni (Software University)
Technical Trainers
SoftUni Team

2. Software University: Skills and Job for Devs
softuni.org

3.  180 000+ enrollments from 160+ countries
 100+ tech trainers, 700+ courses taught
SoftUni: High-Quality Tech Education
 Founded in 2013

4. Thousands Already Became Developers!

5. 5
Rating 4.8 /
5.0 in FB
from 800+
reviews
65K FB followers

6.  Practical dev education
 Learn by doing (1-2 years)
 10+ courses * 20-30 sessions
 1000+ coding problems
 5+ practical projects
 Practical exam + certificate after each course
 Primary goal: get practical tech skills
+ start a junior developer job
The Educational Program @ SoftUni
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7. Curriculum for Software Engineers @ SoftUni
7
4 months
Free entry
module
Professional modules
2 months
3-4 modules
* 4 months
Entry Module
Programming Basics (for beginners)
Fundamentals Module
Fundamental, tech
orientation module
Java C#Python JS
exam

8.  Svetlin Nakov, PhD – github.com/nakov
 20+ years of experience as developer, trainer and entrepreneur
 Author of 15+ books for developers – nakov.com/books
 Ivaylo Kenov – codelessons.online
 Author of MyTested ASP.NET framework (2 000 000 downloads!)
 1000+ GitHub stars: github.com/ivaylokenov
 Doncho Minkov – github.com/minkov
 Top rated technical trainer & dev
Your Trainers @ SoftUni

9.  SoftUni is ideal for students and working people
 It takes 10-20 hours / week for 1-2 years
 Learn the 4 main groups of skills to start a job:
 Coding skills – 20% (2 months)
 Algorithmic thinking – 30% (4-6 months)
 Fundamental dev concepts – 25% (6-8 m)
 Languages and technologies – 25% (6-8 m)
Become a Developer: Time & Effort

10.  The programming language doesn't matter much
 Just like choosing a car when you start a car driving course
 Programming and development concepts == 75% of skills
 Languages and software technologies == 25% of skills
 Java – enterprise projects & Android, heavy, but stable
 Python – Web and AI projects, flexible
 C# – universal language for any project
 JavaScript – very flexible, for any project
What Programming Language to Choose?

11.  You will be introduced to basics coding concepts:
 Variables, data, calculations, read and print data
 Conditional statements: if-else and nested if-else
 Loops, for-loops, while-loops, nested loops
 Problem solving and algorithm design
 The sessions are live (in the evenings)
 Can be taken later in the platform
 Live assistance during the session hours
The "Programming Basics" Free Course

12.  The course ends with a practical coding exam
 Entrance in the software engineering program @ SoftUni
 6 problems (live coding) for 4 hours (online)
1. Simple operations and calculations
2. Simple conditional statements
3. Nested conditional statements
4. Simple loops (for / while)
5. More complex loops
6. Nested loops with more logic
Programming Basics – Exam

13.  Your homework is coding during the live sessions + afterwards
 Lesson days  video lesson + live examples + coding exercises
 Exercise days  only coding exercises
 Submit your solution (code) in the interactive learning system
 Get an automatic evaluation (real-time feedback)
 Deadline: 7 days from the lesson
 Remember: learning == practice coding
 Not watching videos!
Homework Assignments & Exercises
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14. Accessing the Learning Platform

15. Accessing the Learning Platform (2)

16.  Switch between
the languages
 Increase the
video speed
The Interactive Learning Platform @ SoftUni

17. The Interactive Learning Platform @ SoftUni
 Solve your coding
exercises directly in
the learning platform
 Get automated
evaluation
immediately

18.  Be patient: learning programming takes time
 Be persistent: write code (almost) every day
 Be curious: read constantly and find solutions in Internet
 100% of those who never give up, become software engineers!
 Follow the SoftUni's proven curriculum and methodology!
Start Learning Programming Now!
https://softuni.org