Tech 101: Introduction To Working In Tech

Develop a Tech Mindset to drive innovation in your work and become more tech-enabled

What you'll learn
Overcome barriers to entry in the tech industry
Level up your understanding of the tech landscape
Navigate careers in tech
Become more tech savvy in your own role
This course will empower beginners and career transitioners to develop a tech mindset through a mix of lectures that will advance your tech acumen through the T
Requirements
No experience necessary. Students should have an interest in technology and a desire to learn about new advancements in the tech landscape, trends, and terminology. They will be taught about the various roles and specialities and walk away with a greater understanding of the leading tech topics.
Description
Tech 101: Introduction to Working in Tech will introduce you to the Tech industry and what it's like to work in tech. In the course, you will learn how to develop the Tech Mindset and use the Lean Startup method to hack your working style to be more innovative and agile. You will develop an understanding of how to navigate the tech landscape and learn tech terms. You'll also learn about some key tech trends, how tech companies are organized, and what it's like to work at a tech company. The course will give you the steps necessary to transition into technology careers and develop plans to create diversity through inclusion in the tech ecosystem. Tech 101 will inform and educate participants with video lectures on the following:The Tech MindsetLean StartupThe tech landscapeTech as a serviceTech termsCryptocurrenciesArtificial IntelligenceDepartments and divisionsTechnical jobs in techNon-technical jobs in techCompetitive LandscapeHow to get buy in on your innovative ideasRetaining diverse talent through inclusionIn this course you will walk away with:Templates and tools you can use to reflect on your work and how you can become more tech-enabledA tech deck that offers guidance to tech careers, diversity, and startupsFrameworks that help with the practical application of understanding lean startup and disruptive technologiesAn understanding of technology and innovation accelerationIf you're interested in working in a career in Tech, then enroll today!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to Tech 101!

Lecture 1 Welcome to Tech 101!

Section 2: Talking in Tech

Lecture 2 The Tech Mindset

Lecture 3 Lean Startup

Lecture 4 The Tech Landscape

Lecture 5 Tech as a Service

Lecture 6 Tech Terms

Section 3: Emerging Technology & Trends

Lecture 7 Cryptocurrencies

Lecture 8 Facial Recognition

Lecture 9 Cybersecurity

Lecture 10 Artificial Intelligence

Section 4: How Tech Companies Work

Lecture 11 How Tech Companies are Organized

Lecture 12 Technical Jobs in Tech

Lecture 13 Non-Technical Jobs in Tech

Section 5: Competition and Collaboration in Tech

Lecture 14 Competitive Landscape

Lecture 15 How to Get Buy-In on Your Innovative Ideas

Lecture 16 Retaining Diverse Talent Through Inclusion

Lecture 17 Conclusion

Entry-level individuals and beginners interested in technology,Consultants wanting to be up to speed on the latest technologies,Individuals who want to stay ahead of the curve through tech innovations,Non-technical founders and business leaders looking to increase their knowledge of tech trends and terminology,Mid-to senior-level leaders looking to transition to a role in tech