Timing for this course is ideal for Americas/EU participants

This is a 4-hour online guided training course that shows you the building blocks you need to be an effective software Engineering Manager in tech companies today.

What will you learn?

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the typical responsibilities of an Engineering Manager
• Name five common industry archetypes
• Define success criteria for an Engineering Manager
• Explain the scope of people management and their associated activities
• Describe the scope of the broader system and the 4 directions to manage
• Understand how to balance your personal needs with the needs of the team and organisation

Who is the target audience?

You will benefit the most from this course if you work in software and are:

• An individual (e.g. software developer) considering the Engineering Manager role
• A person transitioning to the Engineering Manager role
• A person in the Engineering Manager role for <2 years

What does this course cover?

Course sections include:

• Exploring the EM Role - We reveal the scope, definition and varieties of the EM role.
• Managing People - We outline essential people management skills, with a deep dive on skills to grow and motivate people
• Managing the System - We look at the 4 dimensions of successfully managing the system and apply this to a case study
• Managing Yourself - We look at common EM struggles/traps and how to overcome them

What do you need for this course?

This is an online, interactive, fully remote course. For the best experience you will need:

• Internet - Good, reliable Internet access. The recommended minimum is 1Mb/s with access to http://zoom.us, http://miro.com and http://menti.com (please validate your company doesn't have a firewall that blocks these sites)
• Computer - A computer with the ability to run Zoom and a web browser concurrently. Recommended minimum specifications include: CPU 2,8 GHz (dual-core i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent), 4GB RAM.
• Webcam and microphone - As there are group activities, it is recommended you have a webcam and microphone
• Video Conferencing Software - The course runs via Zoom. It is recommended you use the native Zoom client (i.e. not the web client). 
• A modern Internet Browser - We will use a number of web-based tools. It is recommended you use one of the following: Chrome 52.0 or later, Firefox 52.0. or later, Safari 10 or later, Internet Explorer 11 or later, Edge version 15 or later. Please check you can access http://miro.com and http://menti.com
• Time - This course runs for 4 hours.

How does this course run?

Your trainer (Pat Kua) will guide you and your cohort through the course using a variety of methods optimised for a fully remote, digital world. Research shows that deeper learning occurs when you interact, apply and practice the material. This course uses short lectures, interactive polls, Q&A breakouts, individual and group exercises and group discussions. Each element is designed to challenge you to put the content into action and you will get the most of this course by taking an active part.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registrants who need to cancel must do so at least 7 days in advance before the event date.

• Cancellations made at least 7 days before the event will receive a refund minus a 5% administrative fee.
• Cancellations made in less than 7 days before the event will not receive a refund.
• Registrants may choose to send another person in their place. This will only be possible at least 7 days before the event date.

To cancel or modify your registration, please contact pat@patkua.com at least 7 days before the event date. No cancellations or modifications will be allowed within 7 days of the event.

The event host reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness) or circumstances out of their control (e.g. Zoom video conferencing platform not working). In these circumstances, the host will refund the registration fee or offer a potential alternative date.