ENT3200
Technical Skills for Non-Technical Founders
Technical Skills for Non-Technical Founders examines the technical foundation of digital product development and design. Learners are exposed to the various technical components of a product and develop a framework for vetting technical business partners.
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
Entrepreneurs, Executives
What will I learn?
Recognize the business strengths and weaknesses of a range of common programming languages
Identify the component parts of a technology stack
Evaluate the uses and main providers of cloud services and the way they impact digital business models
Develop a plan that identifies technical business needs and core technical competencies in order to recruit and onboard technical talent
Distinguish among common categories of databases and how they are leveraged in a startup business setting
Differentiate between the most common web and mobile frameworks
Analyze the process of technical development and operations and its impact on feature prioritization, build times, and risk
Key Skills
How will I learn?
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat , email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
Whilst you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the free Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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