Courses

Learn essential layer management techniques in Adobe Photoshop with this 22-minute tutorial. Explore how to create concept artwork while focusing on effective layer structure and organization. Discover practical tips for working with adjustment layers, layer masks, type creation, and grouping layers. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates these techniques using Adobe Photoshop CC 2014, with principles applicable to various versions. Gain valuable insights into maintaining a clean and efficient workflow, enhancing your Photoshop skills for creating professional-quality designs.

Explore resource management in large-scale Kubernetes systems through this informative conference talk. Delve into the challenges of maintaining efficiency and operational readiness in distributed environments. Learn about various mechanisms provided by Kubernetes for tracking and handling resources, including Garbage Collection Controller, Kube Controller Manager, Eviction, and Kubelet Garbage Collection. Gain insights into how these components work, their configuration options, and recommended settings. Enhance your understanding of resource utilization monitoring and management to optimize your Kubernetes deployments.

Explore the role and responsibilities of a Staff Engineer in this keynote presentation from Code BEAM Europe 2024. Gain insights into the true nature of this senior technical position, debunking common misconceptions about it being solely focused on coding. Learn how communication and collaboration skills play crucial roles in the position, understand what it means to be organizational "glue," and discover strategies for navigating complex organizational structures to deliver value. Master the path to becoming a Staff Engineer through practical guidance and real-world perspectives on the position's multifaceted responsibilities and requirements.

Everything You Need to Know About the Role What you'll learn: An understanding of who the Chief of Staff reports to at companies of various sizes and maturity (and what’s typical or more rare)The difference between a Chief of Staff and Executive AssistantWhat a typical day looks like in the “Life of a Chief of Staff”A step-by-step walkthrough and evaluation of Chief of Staff job descriptions from pre-seed to public companiesA deep dive into various career paths available to Chiefs of StaffQuotes from current and former Chiefs of Staff on what they wish they knew going into the roleHow to determine if the Chief of Staff role is right for you through custom, step-by-step guidesA deeper appreciation for the nuances of the role based on on-the-job experiences Are you a startup founder or CEO looking to hire an all-star Chief of Staff? Or are you an aspiring Chief of Staff, but don’t know where to start to learn more about the role? The truth is, most people – founders, CEOs, and aspiring candidates alike – are in the dark about what a Chief of Staff really does day-to-day. As a full-fledged member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff is a critical hire to get right, and a great candidate in this role is the key that unlocks a high-functioning leadership team and helps to accelerate the company’s growth. What if I told you that there was one place where you could learn everything you need to know about the Chief of Staff role? This includes things like a fundamental understanding of the role and day-to-day responsibilities, how much Chiefs of Staff get paid, typical career paths for Chiefs of Staff, real on-the-job case studies… Well, you’re in luck! All the information and advice in this course are the products of years of experience on the job from real Chiefs of Staff, as well as Founders and CEOs of tech companies backed by top-tier venture firms like 8VC, Founders Fund, CAVU Venture Partners, Bedrock Capital, Slack Fund, First Round, and Felicis Ventures who have hired or worked with Chiefs of Staff. This course offers all of the above, AND:An understanding of who the Chief of Staff reports to at companies of various sizes and maturityThe difference between a Chief of Staff and Executive AssistantA breakdown of a typical day in the “Life of a Chief of Staff”A step-by-step walkthrough and evaluation of Chief of Staff job descriptions from seed to public companiesReal examples of career paths after the Chief of Staff roleReal quotes from current and former Chiefs of Staff on what they wish they knew going into the roleCustom, step-by-step guides for aspiring Chiefs of Staff to determine your interests and strengths, how well they align with key traits of a Chief of Staff, and if the Chief of Staff role is right for you (and what you should look for in a candidate if you’re hiring one)A deeper appreciation for the nuances of the role based on on-the-job experiences PLUS, SPECIAL EXTRA MATERIAL!An exclusive interview with Scott Britton, Co-Founder of Troops (acquired by Salesforce) on what he looks for in a great Chief of StaffQuotes from Founders and CEOs of companies backed by top-tier venture firms on the value of having an all-star Chief of StaffAn opportunity to get your resume in front of companies who are looking to hire a Chief of Staff! What the course doesn’t offer:A step-by-step guide to crafting your resume or finding, applying to, and interviewing for a Chief of Staff roleA diagnostic tool for Founders/CEOs to figure out if or when to hire a Chief of StaffAdvice for Founders/CEOs on how to recruit a Chief of Staff Who the course is for:Aspiring chiefs of staffFounders and CEOs who want to learn more about the role from other founders and current Chiefs of StaffEmployees at companies that have a Chief of Staff role who want to transitionI will personally respond to any questions you may have as you go through the material so don’t worry if you're not sure how to take all of the information and apply it to your situation. So sign up now! Talk soon,Zaharo

LinkedIn chief of staff Brian Rumao shares how to get hired as a COS. Learn how to navigate your first 30 days and manage operations, strategic initiatives, and communications.

Explore the uncharted territory of becoming a Staff Engineer in this insightful conference talk from RubyConf 2022. Delve into the challenges and opportunities that lie beyond the traditional management track, as Alexandre Terrasa demystifies the role of a Staff Engineer. Gain valuable insights into leading technical teams without taking on managerial responsibilities, and discover how to navigate the complexities of this advanced career path. Learn from Terrasa's experiences and expertise as he guides you through the "dragons" that await in this lesser-known realm of software engineering leadership.

Explore the evolving landscape of software engineering career paths in this insightful conference talk from NDC Oslo. Delve into the emergence of Staff Plus roles as alternatives to traditional management tracks for experienced developers seeking to expand their influence. Learn about the distinct archetypes within Staff Plus positions and the new skill sets required to excel in these roles. Discover strategies for moving beyond coding to focus on technical leadership, influencing without authority, and guiding the engineering direction of an organization. Gain valuable insights on prioritizing impactful work, supporting engineering team success, and navigating the transition towards a Staff Plus role. This comprehensive presentation equips ambitious developers with the knowledge and perspectives needed to pursue advanced individual contributor positions in the software industry.

Learn how to define your development journey as a staff+ engineer in this conference talk from StaffPlus London 2023. Discover effective strategies for setting goals, determining priority work, and creating a backlog to guide your progress. Gain insights on tracking your growth as an engineering leader within the individual contributor track. Explore practical approaches to advance your career and maximize your impact as a senior technical professional.

Any teacher who has ever had to cope with an allergic reaction in a student will benefit from this short course. Brief, yet informative lessons provide vital information, and the format ensures that the material can be mastered quickly so you are prepared to handle an an allergic reaction in your classroom.

This course presents five sessions in which the student is introduced to playing the piano and reading music. Each session contains a video lecture presented by the Instructor, piano practice assignments and graded assignments that include a quiz about music terms, theory and/or ear training and a video assessment of the student playing selected piano technique and repertoire. The course also includes a graded assignment for two concert reviews, which can be completed at any time during the course, and a final exam in which the student will improvise a piece.

Embark on a 25-minute journey through the eyes of a self-proclaimed imposter syndrome sufferer masquerading as a Staff Software Engineer. Explore the humorous and insightful experiences of leading a team while grappling with self-doubt in this EuroPython 2024 conference talk. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and unexpected triumphs of leadership in the tech industry, learning how teams can achieve success despite moments of self-doubt. Discover practical strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing your role as a leader in the software engineering field.

Discover effective time management strategies for staff+ roles in this insightful conference talk from StaffPlus London 2023. Explore how changing role expectations impact time management, learn techniques to avoid feeling overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities, and gain a deeper understanding of your personal work style. Identify tailored strategies to optimize your productivity and effectiveness as a staff+ engineer. Gain valuable insights from Blanca Garcia Gil's expertise on navigating the complexities of time management in senior technical positions.

Discover strategies for advancing your career beyond the staff engineer level in this insightful 48-minute LeadDev talk. Explore the next steps in your professional journey, building upon the foundation of becoming a staff+ engineer. Learn valuable techniques and insights to help you navigate the path to higher leadership positions within your organization's technical hierarchy.

Your comprehensive guide to more effective English communication - for office administration, retail and hospitality! What you'll learn: organise meetings - send invitations, contact participants, write the agenda and take the Minutesmeet and greet guests to your company, and engage in small talkunderstand and use English business jargon - both written and spokendescribe your products and services, and engage in simple sales conversations with potential customers Do you organise in English-language meetings? Take phone calls from English-speaking clients? Need to send English emails? Attend trade fairs where English is spoken?And is English your second language?This course is for non-native English speakers needing frontline skills in:planning meetingspreparing meeting agendas and writing the minutestaking phone calls and messagesgreeting visitors to the companysending English emails about your company, products or servicestalking to clients or potential customersSo if you work in administration or sales, and if you have lower-intermediate or intermediate English language skills then this course is for you! I'm a professional, qualified and experienced English trainer with over 9 years' experience teaching business English to companies and individuals here in Germany. I base my training on many years' experience working in the public and private sectors in Australia, and believe that learning by doing is the most effective way. In this course you'll listen, watch, read, write and produce your own meeting Invitations, Agendas, Minutes and more! You'll hear phone calls, take messages, write about your products and services. And - you'll have direct contact with me, your teacher, and I'll work with you every step of the way.By the end of this course you will be a confident and effective communicator in Business English!

Discover how to excel in the four key staff archetypes and maximize your influence as a Staff+ Engineer in this insightful 49-minute LeadDev talk. Learn to effectively balance multiple responsibilities, drive organizational success, and elevate your impact by mastering essential skills and strategies tailored for high-level engineering roles.

Explore the powerful Object Selection tool in Photoshop through this 37-minute video tutorial. Learn to efficiently select recognizable objects within photographs using various techniques, including Click to Select, Show All Objects, and Drag to Select. Master selection calculations, intersecting areas, and combining tools like Quick Selection. Discover how to view images through Photoshop's perspective and utilize features such as Sample All Layers and Hard Edge. Gain insights on masking, color profile assignments, and optimizing your workflow for improved object selection results.

Discover how simple solutions can often outperform flashy, expensive fixes in this engaging 17-minute TED talk. Explore the power of behavioral economics through hilarious examples as advertising expert Rory Sutherland challenges the notion that big problems always require grand solutions. Learn to appreciate the impact of small, often overlooked details in problem-solving and gain insights into innovative approaches that can lead to more effective and efficient outcomes in various fields.

Now that you've been introduced to the world of Health IT and the important role played by electronic health records (EHRs), we'll focus on other technologies that play a role in maintaining ongoing operations in healthcare. Telemedicine, patient portals, barcode scanners, printers, and medical devices are just some of the technologies that impact providers and patients. As an IT support specialist, you’ll be asked to troubleshoot issues with a wide variety of tools. You'll see a scenario with a medical device installation where issues related to IP addresses, networking, and MAC addresses come up. When there are disruptions in technology, you’ll need to use training, tip sheets, and problem-solving skills to determine how best to handle the situation. Supporting a high reliability organization means being familiar with the existing processes and protocols for handling calls, creating tickets, escalating issues, and resolving matters. We’ll introduce you to the concept of self-service tickets and the guidance given to hospital staff on how to submit a ticket. You’ll learn about the different priority levels for tickets as well as the tiers of IT support. When a call comes in, there are some important resources you’ll need to access in order to troubleshoot the problem. These can range from standard question templates to tip sheets to complex matrices and knowledge base articles (KBAs). Having these tools in your arsenal is essential as a Health IT support specialist. We‘ll also cover the JIRA process, the need for excellent documentation, and ways in which requests for change are communicated.

Navigate cost control, risk mitigation, and staff training in this vendor relationship-focused class.Learn how to navigate the 3-tier distribution system successfully in the role of restaurant or retail wine director or cellar master. Explore the workings of distributors, brokers and winery direct sales, how to decide what vendors to use and how to maximize the relationships. Discuss options and strategies for an efficient buying process. Learn how to effectively utilize vendor provided training, 3rd party training and internal staff training to maximize your sales and service.

Discover strategies for mentoring and leading staff+ engineers in this 14-minute conference talk from LeadDev West Coast 2023. Explore the unique challenges of managing highly experienced and knowledgeable engineers, and learn how to provide effective feedback, coaching, and direction. Uncover techniques for setting clear expectations, addressing common obstacles, and establishing career progression paths for staff+ engineers. Gain insights into improving communication between engineering managers and senior technical staff to create a highly efficient team. Understand the importance of mentoring these valuable team members and avoid potential pitfalls in leadership. Apply these lessons to harness the full potential of staff+ engineers and transform them into organizational powerhouses.