Technical Skills for Non-Technical Founders Course

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The Technical Skills for Non-Technical Founders course from Nexford University equips non-technical founders with the technical fundamentals of digital product development and design. The course includes hands-on projects, assessments, and faculty support to ensure practical application of the acquired skills.

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Students will explore various technical components of a product and build a framework for evaluating potential technical partners.

Modules:

Building blocks of Technical Architecture and Cloud Computing:

Introduces the core concepts of technical architecture and cloud computing, exploring different cloud providers and their services.

Programming languages for a non-technical founder:

Explores various programming languages and the strengths, weaknesses, and use cases for each in the context of non-technical founders.

Getting started with scrum:

Introduces the Agile methodology framework Scrum, covering its principles, processes, and applications.

Scrum practices:

Delves deeper into Scrum practices like backlog management, sprint planning, and stand-up meetings.

Coding for non-technical founders:

Provides hands-on exposure to basic coding concepts and tools relevant for founders.

Analysis using spreadsheets:

Guides students in utilizing spreadsheets for data analysis and visualization tasks.

Final Project:

Students undertake a comprehensive project applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.

Course Duration:

Maximum 8 weeks

Estimated Time per Week:

10-15 hours

Teaching:

Learning Experience:

• The course starts on the first of each month.
• Consists of 6 modules designed to be completed within 8 weeks.
• Utilizes Nexford's curated content, including readings, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and case studies.
• Incorporates assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project for applying learnings in a real-world context.
• Program content is accessible 24/7 during the course.
• Collaboration and networking opportunities with diverse learners from leading companies.

Additional Support:

• Access to Nexford's online library with millions of articles, industry reports, and publications like Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and The Economist.
• Complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning throughout the program, offering over 16,000 courses and personalized learning paths in various professional fields.

Other:

• Cost: $175
• Relevant Jobs: Entrepreneurs, executives.