Course Content
Leading High-Performing Tech Teams
This apprenticeship is ideal for:
- Senior Developers, Tech Leads, QA Managers, and Product Managers.
- Professionals working in Agile or digital project environments.
- Those transitioning into leadership or looking to refine their management skills in tech.
- Leadership Expertise: Master the art of managing tech teams with confidence.
- Agile Mastery: Learn to lead sprints, retrospectives, and Agile workflows.
- Effective Communication: Strengthen team collaboration and feedback mechanisms.
- Real-World Impact: Apply leadership strategies tailored to technical environments.
- Career Progression: Achieve a Level 3 qualification recognized by the Chartered Management Institute.
1. Foundations of Leadership
- Leadership styles and principles in technical contexts.
- Establishing a team charter.
2. Agile Practices
- Fundamentals of Agile and Kanban.
- Practical use of tools like Trello for project management.
3. Effective Team Management
- Running technical retrospectives and code reviews.
- Time, resource, and performance management.
4. Ethics and Sustainability in Leadership
- Embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Leading sustainable initiatives in technical teams.
5. Continuous Improvement
- Setting and measuring OKRs and KPIs.
- Risk management and adapting to change.
The recommended course duration is 24 months, with most learners completing it within 18 months.
- Tailored Learning Plan: A skills gap analysis will help us design a unique plan to suit your career goals and technical needs.
- Remote Sessions: Core curriculum delivered through half-day remote sessions.
- Coaching: Personal technical coach for guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
- Workshops: Specialized sessions on Agile best practices, automation, API creation, and more.
- Field Trips: Opportunities to attend industry events and build your professional network.
Before you start our team will help you complete a skills gap analysis and a review of core training. This will help us to agree on the correct course length for you and also set up your unique learning plan.
The course consists of the core curriculum above which is delivered mainly in half day remote sessions. On top of this you will also be working to a specific and personal learning plan co created with team members from your employer - this will ensure that you are learning the languages, systems and frameworks that matter to you and your team.
We believe in the potential of every individual. This program has no specific academic requirements, focusing instead on aptitude, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Next course starts: TBC
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