Unsure if an Advanced Learning Concentration is the right fit? Our admissions team evaluates direct placement applicants into our concentrations based on their related experience, background, and competencies.
If you don’t have the prerequisite experience needed, you will be considered for our Technology Career Acceleration Program, which provides a comprehensive foundation for the four core non-coding competencies in tech.
We created the Operations Concentration Course for professionals interested in securing an operations career in the tech industry. Students gain mastery over the curriculum through hands-on, experiential classes and individual coaching.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Operations function
Rapidly build your Project Management competency
Get individualized support from operations leaders
Develop in-demand skills for high-paying tech jobs part-time
School16’s Operations Concentration is an intensive, 8-week course featuring 90-120 minute sessions with expert Operations leaders at companies like Facebook, Google, Uber, and more.
Session 1: Project Management Roles and Careers at Technology Companies
Session 2: Understanding How to Evaluate Operations Opportunities in Tech
Session 3: Create a Project Plan and Budget
Session 4: Leveraging Project Tracking Tools To Execute Projects
Session 5: Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks To Organize Teams
Session 6: Managing an Agile Meeting with Software Teams
Session 7: Using Common Project Management Software Tools
Session 8: Building A Full Cycle Project with Your Team
Session 9: Communication Principles of Effective Stakeholder Management
Session 10: Creating a Project Status Report For Executives
Session 11-12: Prepare Executive-level Reports on Key Metrics and Project Status
Session 13: Understand and Practice the Project Manager’s Job Interview
Session 14: Learning Project Management Problem Solving Role Plays
“School16 is a top-notch training program to accelerate your career in tech. The instructors had diverse experience working at small start-ups as well as larger companies like Google, Amazon, and Salesforce. With the program, I was able to leverage my 4+ years in SaaS Sales and change industries to continue growing my career. My new skill set also allowed me to successfully negotiate higher pay. Whether you're in school or have years of experience in the industry - School16 will teach you the skills to level up your career.”
“I feel like what School16 does actually needs to be a part of college education, but it's not unfortunately and School16 does a great job of filling that gap. The curriculum actually teaches you to network, connect with people, find great employers, interview well, and give actionable playbooks on each part of the process. I enjoyed School16 and it has been instrumental for me in getting promoted and accelerating my professional growth!”
“Walking out of the program, I felt that I was equipped with the tools I needed to find lasting success in my career. Through the teaching and mentorship I got from the program, I gained a position with a company in my desired industry. You really learn how to navigate your career from School16. From the classes I gained knowledge that I've always needed, but haven't been able to find on the internet or in person. I would strongly recommend School16 to anyone looking for a role in tech.”
All of School16's operations and project management instructors are veterans in tech that currently work in tech operations, managing complicated multi-stakeholder projects. They have first hand experience with navigating operations careers, and help our students break into operations even if they have no experience working in tech.
Our mentors are all seasoned professionals with years of experience leading business teams across the four core non-technical disciplines we base our curriculum around.
Operations
at Drift
Strategic Partnerships
at Shopify Plus
Sr. Director of Global Sales Enablement
at Shopify Plus
Product Manager
at Facebook
Strategic Partnerships
at Etsy
Sr. Solutions Specialist
at Microsoft