We Started Small, and We Still Think That Way
Back in 2022, MindRaSynap began as three people sharing office space and a belief that IT education could be better. Not revolutionary—just better. We'd all taught before at larger institutions and kept running into the same frustration: classes were too big, curriculums moved too fast, and students were left figuring things out alone.
So we tried something different. Smaller groups. More hands-on time. Instructors who actually answer questions instead of pointing to documentation. It worked for our first cohort of twelve students, and we've kept that approach ever since.
Today we're based in Sveti Vlas, working with learners throughout Bulgaria and occasionally beyond. We've grown, but our classes stay small on purpose. When you're learning to code or manage systems, you need space to make mistakes and ask the obvious questions without feeling lost in the crowd.
We're not trying to transform careers overnight or promise anyone a six-figure job. What we do offer is structured learning, patient instruction, and practical skills you can actually use.
What Guides Our Work
These aren't values we put on a poster. They're the principles that shape how we design programs, how we teach, and how we support students through the messy middle of learning something new.
Real Practice Over Theory
You'll spend more time building things than reading about them. We cover concepts, sure, but the focus is on applying what you learn right away. Most sessions include exercises that mirror actual workplace scenarios.
Accessible Instruction
Our instructors are available during and between sessions. Stuck on something? Send a message. Need clarification? Ask in class or after. We don't believe in "figure it out yourself" as a teaching method—at least not until you have the foundation to do so.
Honest Expectations
We're upfront about what our programs can and can't do. They won't make you an expert overnight. They will give you a solid foundation and practical experience. What happens next depends on how you use those skills.
The People Behind the Programs
Our team includes former software developers, system administrators, and IT consultants who moved into teaching because they wanted to help others avoid the mistakes they made early in their careers.
Everyone here has worked in the field before teaching it. That means when you ask "how does this work in real projects?" we can give you actual examples instead of textbook answers. We've debugged production systems at 2 AM, dealt with legacy code no one wants to touch, and navigated workplace dynamics that don't get covered in technical courses.
We also learn from our students. Every cohort teaches us something new about how people learn differently, what explanations work best, and where our curriculum needs adjustment. Good education is a conversation, not a lecture series.