The Complete Soft Skills Course for Techies and Coders (Udemy.com)

For a while, I couldn't determine if the text was read by a machine or by humans. I realized in the last chapter that it was human read. This describes the amount of engagement I got from the course compared to an audiobook. I would prefer real life humans instead of these animation characters. I get it that it is harder to record such courses, but this is why they are worth more than an audiobook. The intro and the outro music takes more than 10 seconds from each video. Given there are 150+ videos, just the intro and the outro yields almost half an hour of content. If it made me ready for the content, I would still be happy with it, but it rather served as a distraction. The content itself stays on a superficial level. The advice is good, it's compatible with common sense, and I took a few key ideas from the course. However, I would have preferred a bit more real life examples and opinions of the authors.

the content is interesting but i expected more exercises, quizzes or checkpoints. the music between videos is off putting

I'm torn on this course. I'd like to give it 5 stars. It's an ambitious course that does a really good job at getting you to ask yourself the right questions on what you need to improve upon to succeed. And it covers a LOT of ground. Where it lacks is in the details. To be fair, they touch on subjects that could be complete courses in themselves. But that is the issue I have. While I'm perfectly capable of finding resources myself for things like fixing the harsher points of my personality to become a more effective manager, it would help the course tremendously to have some in depth supplemental material or at least references to book or course recommendations by the instructors. It's worth taking, but be ready to take notes of the things you agree you need work on and follow your own path from there. One small annoyance was the format of music in - music out on every lecture. It's too loud and too long. I was constantly turning my volume down on intro and exit. Most lectures are pretty short so you deal with this often, especially using the mobile app.

The Complete Soft Skills Course for Techies and Coders by Libby Seery and John Bura is an outstandingly thorough course for all those that are interested in becoming a coder or tech entrepreneur and those that are currently looking to sharpen their skills at working in the tech industry. I went through a video game development masters course at UCF and the information that is presented here is, in my perspective, the more vital skill set that one needs to be successful. Teamwork, flexibility, perseverance, productivity, and so many more aspects that go beyond the hard skills like 3d modeling and programming are presented here. And it is these skills that will serve the student over the course of a lifetime in the industry, because where the hard skills change and adapt with technologies advancement, the human elements do not change very much. You will not regret purchasing this course if you are interested in knowing and learning the right stuff to be in the tech industry or to have a better understanding if the tech industry is right for you! Thank you Libby and John for a great course!

Unbelievable value with a ton of information. I'm not a coder or even particularly technical but the content was so relevant to me and underpinned the importance of soft skills and their vital role in the business world no matter what professions or industry someone is in. I love Libby's work and have done quite a few of her courses. She always brings something new to the table and makes you think and look at things differently. I really liked the contrast of her style of delivery vs. John's and the format the course followed. Genuinely, haven't found anything negative I could say they could improve on :)

So many useful skills packed into one course! Especially helpful for introverted entrepreneurs, when so much of business revolves around communication and making connections, which doesn't come easily to everyone. Eventually, you just can't be a one-man (or woman) show, and need to learn how to be a team player in order to succeed. I especially like the section about taking care of yourself, which is something many of us forget how to do when our job is sitting at a computer most of the day :)

This is such a great concept. Firstly, I like the way that Libby and John have different styles and they are comfortable imparting knowledge in their own ways. This is just the course we techie nerds need. I still struggle so much with the people skills side of things. Lastly, I think that cross disciplinary courses are the way of the future. As an educator I see us compartmentalize and departmentalize our course content, when in fact our students are a whole person with differing needs. These cross disciplinary approaches definitely consider the student in an holistic way, which helps the students (me in this case) work on developing many skills and on developing herself as a whole person. Congratulations John and Libby on a great course.

Libby Seery and John Bura form a powerful lecturing duo to present this invaluable course. The combination of their expertise in different fields afforded me with a broad range of tools I can use to further develop my career goals and personal growth. There are so many vital topics covered in this course for success. Definitely worth investing in. I was kept engaged as the sessions were easily understood, interactive and backed by real world examples I can apply across many work related and personal situations. I feel confident to apply the knowledge I have learned in this course when interacting with potential clients or presenting ideas in a meeting with management and co-workers. I recommend this course for anyone who wants to be "ahead of the pack". It's competitive out there in the job market and whilst technical ability and specialized knowledge ranks high, so does transferable, professional skills of communicating, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership skills, and self-care.

The reason for the 5 Star Rating is just that, it is 5 Star and more, easy to follow, great Clarity and inspiring, I love doing any of Libby's Courses as I always learn from them and put them into action whenever I can, Libby's Courses are always up lifting and make me actually feel that I can achieve something, it is also good to have other teachers involved as they help to follow and give a different focus ,light and knowledge so that it is easier to move forward from someone like myself with L Plates and a whole world to learn from. I am positive that this course will give inspiration to many student's wishing to go along the road and do well in their own businesses,Thank you once again Libby for such a well Presented and easy to learn course, also to John Bura,I am eager to follow and learn more and I am neither a techi or coder!!!!.

i have done a few courses by Libby all I have enjoyed found them very interesting full of knowledge .This one is the same lessons that is needed to get along with employment in the future.This course I feel would benefit those who want to branch out into the unknown and can lead them forward into pastures that is very good quality.Feel this would benefit myself as I love learning about different resources be helpful for me in a work place and how to deal with issues in an effective mannerism more.Plus it is a new skill for me to learn it will as always be an enjoyable course .I am now half way through this course and believe me this is wonderful in every way very helpful guidelines that are practical full of knowledge for those who need to find confidence and supportive material that will give encouragement for future projects that may be sought after by customers .This is giving a great insight to what is needed to be successful in the workforce.I have now finished this course I found more knowledge and learnt from this I liked the way the lectures was short and to the point ,everything was clear and understandable really lovely course good for those who may want to learn more about mannerism and understanding in the work force with other people,Tips given are brilliant Thank You Libby this has given me great insight x