Courses

Learn how to manage your manager. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Mary Abbajay explains how to build a good relationship with your boss.

Learn how to create and manage apps with SCCM and prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-703. See how to deploy apps using PowerShell scripts, and deploy App-V virtual apps.

Explore the crucial role of community managers in open source software projects through this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the responsibilities and value of community managers as Nanci Lancaster from VMware and Karen Chu from Microsoft break down the multifaceted aspects of this often misunderstood position. Learn how community managers support maintainers, engage with users and contributors, and foster a thriving project ecosystem. Discover key areas of focus including maintainer and contributor experience, event management, social media communications, GitHub repository health, and community meetings. Understand how dedicated community managers can alleviate the burden on project maintainers and contribute to the overall success of open source initiatives.

Explore a 13-minute Ignite talk from AppDev Field Day where seasoned DevRel leader Josh Atwell breaks down the strategic value of developer relations in driving business success. Learn how DevRel extends beyond conference speaking and community engagement to significantly impact product awareness, adoption, and customer success. Discover approaches for measuring DevRel's business impact through KPIs and OKRs, while understanding effective strategies for reducing developer friction and building authentic peer relationships within the developer community. Gain insights into aligning DevRel initiatives with marketing and sales objectives to foster sustained product growth and enhance customer retention. Recorded live at AppDev Field Day in Santa Clara, CA, this presentation offers valuable perspectives on maximizing the business potential of developer relations programs.

Great leadership doesn't happen by chance—it happens by design. This course helps you create and evolve a personalized leadership checklist that keeps you focused on what matters most. You'll learn the core components of an effective checklist, from daily practices to strategic responsibilities, and how to structure them for clarity and action. Through practical tools, case examples, and hands-on activities, you'll build a Version 1 of your leadership checklist, test it against real challenges, and refine it as your role evolves.

Looking for a consistent and reliable way to install Windows applications? Learn about the Chocolatey package manager.

Explore a comprehensive update on Kubeflow 1.0 in this 44-minute conference talk by Josh Bottum, a Kubeflow Community Product Manager from Arrikto. Gain insights into the Kubeflow Community and feature development process, user survey results, and key features of Kubeflow 1.0. Discover significant business benefits and real-world use cases from top deployments. Watch a live demonstration of building, training, and deploying a versioned Kubeflow Pipeline. Learn about Kubeflow's mission, components, and functionality, including storage and end-to-end user experience. Dive into the Kubeflow dashboard, Jupiter Lab, machine learning capabilities, and upcoming features in Kubeflow 1.1.1. Understand how Kubeflow compares to non-Kubeflow solutions and explore its potential for streamlining machine learning workflows in cloud-native environments.

Explore effective strategies for using social media to communicate scientific findings and engage with diverse audiences in this webinar. Learn how to leverage multimedia content, choose appropriate platforms, and craft compelling messages that resonate with your target audience. Discover the importance of community science, understand the Thriving Earth Exchange process, and gain insights into successful case studies. Delve into various social media outlets, scheduling tools, and best practices for scientists and community managers. Acquire tips on creating engaging content, including video production, Facebook Live sessions, and podcasting. Address challenges such as dealing with trolls and maintaining scientific integrity online. Gain valuable insights on building a following, persistence in social media efforts, and adapting to emerging platforms like Snapchat for research and science communication.

Learn how to create engaging science videos for diverse audiences in this collaborative webinar from AGU's Sharing Science and Thriving Earth Exchange programs. Discover tips, tools, and techniques for effective video production, including goal-setting, message framing, interview techniques, and technical aspects such as lighting, audio recording, and editing. Explore the importance of community science projects and gain insights on communicating complex scientific concepts to various stakeholders. Acquire practical skills to enhance your science communication efforts through visual storytelling.

This course focuses on understanding why managers are crucial to team success and the positive impact they can have. It covers recognizing both effective and ineffective management behaviors and highlights the unique value managers bring to their teams.

Learn how to transition from individual contributor to Manager and Leader with confidence! What you'll learn: Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers. I will open this course by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes. I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things. I’m excited to join you in this journey. It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started. Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Why did you make this big move? To grow personally and professionally? To make a difference? To lead others to realize their success? All of the above?All this, and more! Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers. I will begin by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes. I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things.The Chapters include:Introduction to ManagementDeveloping Your Leadership StyleLeadership ResponsibilitiesLeadership CommunicationTeam DevelopmentYour Growth and DevelopmentManagers Toolkit I’m excited to join you in this journey. It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started.

Learn the skills you need as a middle manager, including how to build strong hybrid teams, onboard new employees, conduct performance reviews and give feedback, develop OKRs to drive business alignment, trust your teams to do their best work, build visibility online as a remote leader, and communicate across cultures virtually. After completing this learning path, advance your skills with Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams as a Senior Manager.Build strong hybrid/remote teams.Onboard new employees effectively.Create OKRs that drive alignment, autonomy, and accountability.Communicate across cultures virtually.

Discover what it means to lead at a distance. As a new manager, learn how to run effective virtual and hybrid meetings, build a virtual team culture, communicate across cultures, whether working virtually or in person, and drive engagement, productivity, and growth. After completing this learning path, advance your skills with Manage Remote and Hybrid Teams as a Middle Manager.Discover what it means to lead at a distance.Drive engagement, productivity, and growth remotely.Run effective virtual and hybrid meetings.Communicate across cultures virtually.

As a senior manager, you're leading distributed teams remotely, in an office setting or both. In this learning path, you’ll learn how to plan for and embrace this new reality, including how to run collaborative hybrid teams, communicate across cultures and create great employee experiences, coach your people, and drive results and resolve conflict.Plan for the work-from-anywhere organization.Build a high-performance work culture.Communicate across cultures virtually.Drive results and resolve conflict.

Investor Relations: Strategies, Communication, Compliance, and Reputation What you'll learn: Develop a comprehensive understanding of investor relations principles, strategies, and best practices.Master effective communication techniques for engaging with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.Interpret financial statements with confidence and apply key financial metrics for performance analysis.Navigate regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other relevant legislation. Welcome to the Investor Relations Mastery Course, where you'll embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of investor relations! This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in the field of investor relations and drive organizational success. In this course, you'll dive deep into the fundamental concepts and principles of investor relations, starting with an exploration of its definition, importance, and objectives. You'll gain valuable insights into the historical perspective and evolution of investor relations, understanding how it has evolved over time to become a cornerstone of corporate finance. One of the key highlights of this course is its focus on effective communication strategies. You'll learn how to craft an investor relations strategy that fosters transparency and timely communication, tailoring messages to different stakeholders and leveraging digital platforms and technology to enhance engagement. Financial reporting and analysis are essential components of investor relations, and this course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of quarterly reports, annual reports, regulatory filings, and key financial metrics. You'll develop the skills to interpret financial statements with confidence and learn best practices for financial disclosure and transparency. Compliance with regulatory frameworks is paramount in investor relations, and you'll gain a thorough understanding of SEC regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other relevant legislation. You'll also learn about insider trading regulations, disclosure requirements, and the role of the investor relations officer in ensuring compliance. Managing investor relations in practice requires a combination of skills, and this course will prepare you for success. From conducting investor meetings and conferences to handling inquiries and building relationships with analysts and institutional investors, you'll learn the strategies and techniques needed to navigate the complexities of investor relations with ease. But that's not all! This course also delves into the importance of corporate reputation in investor relations, exploring strategies for enhancing and protecting corporate reputation through real-world case studies and successful investor relations campaigns. You'll also gain insights into the impact of investor relations on organizational performance and valuation. As you progress through the course, you'll explore emerging trends and future outlooks in investor relations, including innovations in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to tackle the complexities of investor relations with confidence and drive long-term value creation for your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and become a master in investor relations. Enroll now and take the first step towards unlocking your full potential! You'll Also Get:Udemy Certificate of Completion Ready for DownloadDon't Miss Out!This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee - so there's no risk to getting started.Go ahead and hit the "take this course" button

This course explores how to create and administer policies and procedures for an organization. You will evaluate the values and attitudes between the workforce and employees. You will learn performance methods for all levels of employees. By the end of this course, you will be able to: ● Create policies for the workforce and employees of an organization ● Evaluate different attitudes and values between the workforce and organization ● Summarize company culture and how it is monitored and how it evolves ● Explain performance management concepts for all levels of employees ● Outline organizational design principles and strategies for effectiveness No prior experience in Human Resources is needed to be successful in this course.

Explore the critical transition from engineering manager to manager of managers in this 23-minute conference talk that addresses the surprising lack of guidance available for this pivotal career step. Learn from practical insights gained during a year-long journey of scaling from managing one engineering team to overseeing five teams. Discover the key similarities and differences between managing individual contributors and managing other managers, while identifying which existing strengths to leverage and where new skills need development. Examine the biggest challenges faced during this transition alongside debunking common misconceptions about the role. Gain practical tips and templates for navigating information flow within organizations, influencing decisions effectively, and understanding the evolving nature of problems and their resolution at this leadership level. Whether considering this career path, currently in transition, or working alongside senior engineering leaders, acquire actionable strategies to make this professional evolution both smooth and successful while building confidence that complex leadership challenges are indeed "figurable."

Explore Azure Monitor System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Managed Instance in this 21-minute video tutorial. Learn about the differences between DIY SCOM and SCOM MI, customer responsibilities, Microsoft-managed aspects, connectivity options, management tooling, and supported agents. Discover supported management packs, resiliency and scaling features, enhanced agent log capture, and updating processes. Gain insights into pricing models and migration strategies from existing SCOM deployments. Dive into key topics such as connectivity, management tools, and the benefits of Microsoft-managed infrastructure to understand how SCOM MI can streamline your monitoring responsibilities while maintaining familiar SCOM functionality.

Learn how to build key relationships with the media and get your company in front of the right audience.

Learn a modern approach to public relations. Discover an eight-step PR process to create media exposure, sway consumer opinion, and maintain a good reputation.