LeadDev Courses

An Engineering Leader's Guide to Reporting Up

Gain strategies for confidently reporting to senior leadership and effectively showcasing engineering's impact within your organization.

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

How to Become a Staff+ Engineer: Skills, Challenges, and Career Paths

Explore the path to becoming a staff+ engineer, including essential skills, challenges, and strategies for transitioning into this senior technical role.

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

Leading from the Middle: Developing Skills for Effective Middle Management

Discover winning mindsets and crucial skills for effective middle management, with actionable strategies for immediate implementation.

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

Essential Soft Skills for Engineering Success

Develop crucial soft skills for engineering success, including communication, teamwork, and leadership. Master these essential non-technical abilities to enhance your career.

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

Fostering Collaboration Between Engineering, Product, and Security Teams

Foster collaboration between engineering, product, and security teams for efficient project prioritization and delivery.

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

The Role of Engineering Managers in the Hiring Process

Explore how engineering leaders contribute to effective hiring, maximize team resources, and make informed decisions for brilliant hires.

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

Taking the Risk Out of Software Experimentation: Balancing Innovation and Code Quality

Explore balancing experimentation and code quality in software development, leveraging SDLC practices to manage risk and reduce technical debt.

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

How to Communicate Effectively as an Individual Contributor

Master effective communication strategies for senior individual contributors to excel in staff+ roles.

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

Making Cloud Native Work for Your Organization

Explore cloud-native app development benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies. Learn key platforms, tools, and cultural shifts for successful cloud adoption in engineering teams.

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

Working on Software That Is Older Than You

Explore strategies for navigating and evolving legacy codebases, drawing insights from experiences with both established and younger companies.

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

The Dark Side of Standardization

Explore the pros and cons of standardization projects in tech organizations, learning to assess their suitability and avoid common pitfalls.

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

Setting Goals as a Staff+ Engineer

Define your development journey as a staff+ engineer, set goals, create a work backlog, and track progress to grow as an engineering leader in the individual contributor track.

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

Scaling Your Influence Through Documentation

Discover effective strategies for scaling influence as a Staff Engineer through documentation and working groups, enhancing impact on both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

Solving the Puzzle of Staff+ Time Management

Discover strategies for effective time management in staff+ roles, optimizing productivity and avoiding burnout while meeting diverse expectations.

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

Putting Down Line Management - Returning to an Individual Contributor Role

Explore options and actions for transitioning from line management to individual contributor roles, empowering informed career decisions.

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