Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager

This engineering management course gives aspiring managers sound advice on effectively learning people management and leadership skills.

Beginner

170 Lessons

10h 45min

Certificate of Completion

This engineering management course gives aspiring managers sound advice on effectively learning people management and leadership skills.

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This course includes

18 Quizzes

This course includes

18 Quizzes

Course Overview

So, you’re here. Why is that? Think about it. Perhaps you’re interested in becoming a manager in the future. Maybe you’ve been promoted into a new role and are looking for advice on how to get started. You may have already been a manager for some time and are looking for a guide to help you become better at your job. No matter where you are in your career, this course is for you. Yes, you. The technology industry is facing a skills crisis. This isn’t because we don’t know how to write software or how to sc...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Project Management

Management

Course Content

Before We Begin

Who Is This Course For?

Structure of the Course

Your Journey in This Course

A New Adventure

Story map for the Chapter

Beginning Your First Week

Snapshots

Introduce Yourself to Your Team

One-on-One Meetings

Create Your Snapshot

And Relax...

Quiz - Your First Week as a Manager

Manage Yourself

Story map for the Chapter Let's Get Organized Tool 1: Your Calendar Tool 2: Your To-Do List Tool 3: Your Email Inbox Tool 4: Your Place to Capture Information How to Categorize Your Activities to Feel Productive How to Measure Your Output as a Manager Okay, I'm Ready!Quiz - Manage Yourself

Interfacing with Humans

Story map of the Chapter Interfacing With Humans Programmers as Managers How to Communicate Well It's Not About You Giving Feedback Delegation Do Not Delegate Accountability The Scale of Delegation Working With Your Manager The Power of Summaries Quiz - Interfacing With Humans Onward!

One-on-Ones

Story Map for the Chapter Week In, Week Out Contracting: Your First One-on-Ones What to Talk About and How to Do It Taking Notes Remember: You Are Not a Therapist Okay, What's Next?Quiz - One-on-Ones

The Right Job for the Person

8 Lessons

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

8 Lessons

Join Us!

13 Lessons

Game Over

12 Lessons

10.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

8 Lessons

11.

Humans Are Hard

8 Lessons

12.

Projects are Hard

6 Lessons

13.

The Information Stock Exchange

8 Lessons

14.

Letting Go of Control

13 Lessons

15.

Good Housekeeping

10 Lessons

16.

Dual Ladders

7 Lessons

17.

The Modern Workplace

13 Lessons

18.

Startups

7 Lessons

19.

The Crystal Ball

6 Lessons

20.

Wrap Up!

1 Lesson

Course Author

Trusted by 1.4 million developers working at companies

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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