Coaching and Developing IT Talent
$149.00
Coaching and Developing IT Talent helps leaders coach and grow the people in their IT team. It is a short course with 9 videos that runs for 1 hour 2 minutes.
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Coaching and Developing IT Talent is a short course for people who lead or support IT staff and want to help them grow. It builds your skills as a coach and shows how to create a work setting where IT professionals do their best work. The course runs for 1 hour 2 minutes across 9 video lessons.
What you will learn
- Explain the difference between managing a person and coaching them
- Hold coaching conversations that help staff solve their own problems
- Give feedback that is clear, fair and useful
- Help team members set goals for their growth
- Support the learning and career growth of IT staff
- Build a team culture where people feel able to improve
Topics covered
- Coaching for leaders: what good coaching looks like.
- Developing talent: helping IT staff build new skills.
- Feedback: giving and receiving feedback well.
- Team environment: creating a setting where IT professionals thrive.
Who this course is for
- Small business owners who manage technical staff
- New and junior team leads
- IT managers who want to grow their people
- Operations and administrative staff who support teams
- Anyone returning to work who wants practical people skills
Before you start
No prior experience is needed. The course is self-paced and works on any device, so you can fit the lessons around your job. It helps if you have worked in or alongside a team, as you can link each idea to people you know. Coaching is a skill that grows with practice, so pick one or two ideas from each lesson and try them in your next one-to-one or team meeting. Over time, small changes in how you listen, ask questions and give feedback can make a real difference to how your team learns.
Jobs this course supports
- Team lead (junior)
- Operations coordinator
- Administrative manager
- Customer operations
- Business support
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 Hours 2 Minutes |
| Videos | 9 Lesson Videos |
| Questions | 20 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | No prior experience required. |
| Best for | New team leads, IT managers, operations coordinators, administrative managers |
| Topics covered | Coaching basics, Developing IT staff, Giving feedback, Supporting growth, Building a positive team culture |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
5 modules and 9 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: The IT Leader as Coach2 lessons
- 1.1 Why Coaching Matters in IT
- 1.2 Adopting a Coaching Midset
Module 2: Structuring Development Conversations2 lessons
- 2.1 Running High-Impact 1:1s
- 2.2 Identifying Growth Areas and Skill Gaps
Module 3: Supporting Learning and Growth2 lessons
- 3.1 Creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
- 3.2 Encouraging Ownership and Self-Development
Module 4: Building a Culture of Growth2 lessons
- 4.1 Mentoring and Peer Development
- 4.2 Recognizing and Celebrating Growth
Module 5: Growth-Focused Leadership and Closeout1 lessons
- 5.1 Becoming a Growth-Focused Leader & Closeout
Your learning path
Where Coaching and Developing IT Talent fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a manager to take this course?
No. No prior experience is needed. It suits new team leads and anyone who supports or guides other staff.
Is the course only for IT teams?
It is written with IT professionals in mind, but the coaching and feedback skills work in any team.
How is coaching different from managing?
Managing focuses on tasks and results, while coaching helps people find their own answers and grow. The course shows how to use both.
How long is the course?
It has 9 video lessons with a total running time of 1 hour 2 minutes, plus 20 test questions.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
