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Program Overview
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.
Program Outline
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.