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    <h2>Learn to be a <strong>tech lead</strong></h2>
    <p class="caption">Are you a software engineer who wants to lead and improve teams? This 2-day tech lead course will introduce communication, coaching and negotiation skills with practical methodologies to help you make your teams better.</p>
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    <h3>Who's it for?</h3>
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    <h3>Pre-requisites</h3>
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      <li>At least two years commercial experience as a software engineer.</li>
      <li>Some experience helping more junior developers.</li>
      <li>Experience with best practices like pair programming, TDD and code reviews.</li>
      <li>Experience working in an agile environment</li>
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      <h5>Days 1 &amp; 2</h5>
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          <li>Using constructive feedback loops and code reviews to promote quality.</li>
          <li>Understanding System Design and it’s place in the wider architecture.</li>
          <li>Applying agile metrics to support development, show progress and surface insight.</li>
          <li>Practical advice on coaching and mentoring junior engineers.</li>
          <li>Communication techniques to promote engagement and collaboration with Senior Management.</li>
          <li>The role of strategic testing </li>
          <li>Maximising the benefits of Continuous Integration and Deployment.</li>
          <li>Understanding of lean budgeting and cost analysis of the team’s time to make accurate estimates.</li>
          <li>Resource management, recruitment tips and team formation.</li>
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