Technical Leadership Courses and Certifications

WeAreDevelopers

Architects in Modern Software Teams

A conceptual model for balancing the skills of software architects in modern teams, including the effects of overemphasizing one aspect of the role.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Leading Architectural Change with Backstage

Practical strategies for using Backstage to scale platform stability and governance while preserving engineering freedom during rapid organizational growth.

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

ACCU Conference

Becoming a Head of Software Architecture - You are in Charge, Now What?

A new head of architecture must shape organizational decisions and guide development teams without becoming a bottleneck.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

LeadDev

How to Get Promoted Beyond Staff Engineer

Explore strategies for advancing to higher staff+ engineering levels, focusing on key skills and responsibilities required for career progression.

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

LeadDev

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

LeadDev

Effectively Managing Senior Individual Contributors

Explore strategies for managing senior individual contributors, fostering strong relationships, and empowering technical talent to drive organizational growth and success.

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

GOTO Conferences

Why Product Thinking Is So Hard - And What You Can Do About It

Explore product thinking challenges and solutions with Jeff Patton. Learn to create successful products, apply product-centric principles, and shift from job-focused to outcome-oriented development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GOTO Conferences

Your Team as a Distributed System

Uses distributed systems theory as a lens for understanding team dynamics and improving how teams work at scale.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

JavaScript Conferences by GitNation

On Becoming a Tech Lead

A software engineer reflects on why he moved into technical leadership, how the role shifted his priorities, and why coding became the easy part.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Kubesimplify

DevOps vs Platform Engineering - Is DevOps Dead?

Explore the evolution from DevOps to Platform Engineering, examining the benefits of internal developer platforms for streamlined software development and faster, more efficient delivery.

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

Shaw Talebi

How to Manage Data Science Projects - A 5-Step Framework

Discover a 5-step framework for managing data science projects, including a case study on a YouTube video search tool. Learn the project manager's crucial role in implementation.

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

Platform Engineering

Minimum Viable Platform: A Proven Success Framework for Platform Engineering Initiatives

Discover essential components of a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) for successful platform engineering initiatives. Learn practical strategies and real-world applications to enhance your efforts from day one.

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

Conf42

Leadership 2.0: Adapting to Tech-Driven Paradigms

Explore leadership strategies for tech-driven environments, focusing on visionary thinking, adaptability, communication, and empathy. Learn to manage development teams and navigate product roadmaps effectively.

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

Meeting Cpp

Rewiring Your Brain with Test Driven Thinking in C++ - Meeting C++ 2023

Discover how test-driven thinking in C++ can enhance productivity, improve focus, and make coding more enjoyable while solving complex problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Platform Engineering

Build a Minimum Viable Platform (MVP) in Four Phases

Unravel platform engineering complexities and build an MVP in four phases. Learn to scale, gain stakeholder buy-in, and identify organizational pioneers for enterprise-level solutions.

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