LeadDev Courses

Beyond the Hype - What Test Automation Really Costs

Uncover the hidden costs and pitfalls of test automation to build smarter, ROI-focused strategies that avoid common failures and deliver meaningful outcomes for engineering teams.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Build Bravely - Delivering Risky Projects

Discover how to tackle ambitious engineering projects using RFC 2119 and property-based testing to shift ambiguity left and deliver risky systems safely with clear specifications.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Lead to Manager - A Blueprint for Successful Transition

Discover essential strategies for transitioning from tech lead to engineering manager, covering trust-building, feedback techniques, and overcoming first-time management challenges.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are You Ready for Agentic Observability?

Explore how AI agents are transforming observability beyond traditional monitoring tools, moving past decade-old predictive capabilities to create meaningful change in user experience.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The AI Capabilities That Amplify Your Organization

Discover how AI amplifies organizational capabilities in software development, exploring key findings from the 2025 DORA report on AI's transformative impact.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reimagining the Image Pipeline at Squarespace

Discover how Squarespace transformed their image pipeline to handle petabytes of customer images, serving millions per second while adapting to evolving digital landscape needs.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Reality Check on AI's Impact on Business Transformation

Uncover practical AI opportunities beyond code generation and learn how to strategically value engineering time for real business transformation impact.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Journeys in Diversity - What Difference Really Means

Discover practical strategies for creating truly inclusive workplaces that support neurodiversity and different needs, moving beyond superficial diversity efforts to meaningful change.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AI Won't Fix Developer Productivity - Unless You Fix Context First

Discover how context engineering transforms AI coding tools from productivity promises into real results by connecting scattered decisions, history, and discussions across your development systems.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Couple's Therapy for Product and Tech

Discover how to build strong product-tech partnerships through alignment, regular check-ins, and trusted communication channels for lasting collaboration success.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Engineering Excellence - New Product Development in Medical Devices

Discover leadership lessons from a 7-year medical device development journey, covering team empowerment, quality ownership, and navigating regulatory challenges in healthcare tech.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3 Data-Backed Ideas to Deter AI Code Quality Problems

Uncover three data-driven strategies to prevent AI-generated code from creating technical debt, based on analysis of 250+ million lines of code from major tech companies.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What if I Don't Want to Climb - Rethinking Career Growth Beyond Traditional Promotion Models

Explore alternative career growth models beyond traditional promotion ladders and build teams where talent thrives without climbing hierarchies.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Lead When You Just Don't Know the Tech

Discover how to lead technical teams effectively even when you lack expertise in the specific technology, turning uncertainty into leadership strength and team empowerment.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building Ethical AI - Transparency, Bias Mitigation, and Trust

Discover strategies for building transparent, bias-free AI systems that prioritize human-centered ethics and foster trust in decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video