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Tech 101: Introduction to Working in Tech (Udemy.com)

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

4.5
11,361 reviews

Created by: Esosa Ighodaro

Last updated November 2021

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Based on the ratings of 11,361 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in November 2021. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a short orientation to the tech industry, not a skills course. It runs 71 minutes over 17 lectures in five sections. It covers tech terms, emerging trends such as AI and cryptocurrencies, how tech companies are organized, and the difference between technical and non-technical jobs. It is aimed at beginners, career changers, consultants and business leaders who want to keep up with tech trends and terminology. Esosa Ighodaro, co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, leads it, and it also touches on inclusion in tech workplaces.

Reviewers mostly call it informative, clear and easy to follow. One says it gave a clear picture of the professional environment, and another found it an eye-opening look at how many areas of tech there are. Another mentions a good pace and well-organized sessions. The complaints are small. One low review calls it basic and generic and wants real-world examples or hands-on scenarios. Another reviewer wanted contact details for the instructors and the organization in the closing video. There are no quizzes or exercises, so it is all watching.

The course was last updated in November 2021, so the trend sections may feel dated. With over 11,000 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, most people were satisfied, though about one in ten gave three stars. Next to the interview, soft skills and job search courses in Career Development, this is the broad background piece rather than a job-hunting tool. It makes sense if you are new to the industry and want a quick map. Skip it if you want depth.

Best forNon-technical professionals or career changers who want tech jargon, job roles and company structure explained in about an hour.
Skip it ifYou want hands-on skills, coding or technical depth. One reviewer calls it basic and generic.

Pros

  • Short at 71 minutes, so it fits into a single evening
  • Reviewers find it clear and easy to follow, with a good pace
  • Maps technical and non-technical roles and how tech companies are organized
  • Explains tech jargon plus AI and cryptocurrency trends in plain terms

Cons

  • Called basic and generic, with no hands-on scenarios or real-world examples
  • Last updated in November 2021, so the trend sections may feel dated
  • No quizzes or exercises, and no instructor contact details at the end
This Course was Very Informative and Easy to Understand and it gave me clear underestanding of professional environment
Jannu Jaya Aravind, a student

The Beginner label fits: no experience needed, aimed at newcomers, career changers and non-technical leaders.

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What you will 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

Course content

5 sections · 17 lectures · 1.2 hours of video

  1. 1Welcome to Tech 101! 1 free preview1 lecture · 2 min
  2. 2Talking in Tech 2 free previews5 lectures · 21 min
  3. 3Emerging Technology & Trends 1 free preview4 lectures · 19 min
  4. 4How Tech Companies Work3 lectures · 14 min
  5. 5Competition and Collaboration in Tech4 lectures · 16 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • 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

What you need before you start

  • 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.

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Course 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 Mindset

  • Lean Startup

  • The tech landscape

  • Tech as a service

  • Tech terms

  • Cryptocurrencies

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Departments and divisions

  • Technical jobs in tech

  • Non-technical jobs in tech

  • Competitive Landscape

  • How to get buy in on your innovative ideas

  • Retaining diverse talent through inclusion

In 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-enabled

  • A tech deck that offers guidance to tech careers, diversity, and startups

  • Frameworks that help with the practical application of understanding lean startup and disruptive technologies

  • An understanding of technology and innovation acceleration

If you're interested in working in a career in Tech, then enroll today!
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Instructor Details

Esosa Ighodaro

Esosa Ighodaro is the co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, the organization that aims to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion-dollar business. Black Women Talk Tech is the largest collective of black women tech founders therefore bringing a unique understanding of the challenges Black women face and the advantages they bring to the tech industry. As co-founder, Esosa co-leads business strategy and strategic partnership development and leads the organization’s marketing endeavors.

Esosa has more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience including founding two influencer marketing businesses. Additionally, she has more than 12 years of marketing and operation experience as a serial entrepreneur, and as a former bank executive at Citigroup where she developed high-performing growth strategies and oversaw implementation for key lines of business.

Her achievements at her past companies led to several articles and past awards, including being named 100 Most Powerful Women by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2019 and one of the 50 Inspirational Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2017, and Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch by Paste Magazine. This ultimately lands her features in ELLE, Forbes, NBC, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and many more.

Esosa graduated with a bachelor of science in finance from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. She and her husband now live in New York, NY and enjoy fashion, travel and food.

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By Kirti Mewad on 9/25/2026

I found the Instructor-Led Session to be informative and well-structured. The trainer explained the concepts clearly and used relevant examples that made the topics easier to understand. The session was interactive, and the opportunity to ask questions helped reinforce my learning. As an intern, I especially appreciated the practical insights and real-world applications shared during the training. The content was relevant to my role and enhanced my understanding of the subject matter.

By Divyam Sharma on 9/12/2026

good and stunning section as per learning purpose

By Shivani Tanavade on 8/19/2026

The course was informative and easy to understand. It provided a good overview of the concepts and helped me improve my understanding.

By Anurag Kumar on 5/28/2026

While the module is good for beginners, it feels quite basic and generic. Including more advanced concepts, real-world examples, or hands-on scenarios would significantly enhance its value for a wider audience.

By Xavier Moore on 5/19/2026

Very informational and an eye-opening insight about the opportunity for growth in the many tech area.

By Bhumika Patel on 3/5/2026

Amazing course—thank you for sharing your knowledge. As someone who already has a bit of a technical background and is looking to deepen it further, I found the content both accessible and insightful. The explanations were clear, and the way the concepts were broken down made it easy to connect ideas and build on what I already knew. I thoroughly enjoyed going through the material and picked up a lot of valuable insights along the way. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into structuring the course so learners at different levels can still get something meaningful out of it. Thanks again for putting this together and making the information available!

By Jannu Jaya Aravind on 3/2/2026

This Course was Very Informative and Easy to Understand and it gave me clear underestanding of professional environment

By Diego Arturo Machado Acosta on 12/29/2025

The content and the course's material was completed and useful.

By Rohith Singh A on 11/11/2025

The session were well-organized and engaging. The instructor maintained a good pace and the course was very informative. Thanks to the instructor.

By Pushpa Pandey on 11/6/2025

Everything was beautifully explained.

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Tech 101: Introduction to Working in Tech
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  • Video Duration: icon 1.2h
  • Price: $54.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon November 2021
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:17 in 5 sections
  • Students:19,800
  • Subtitles:3 languages
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