About So Nerdy!
Empowering tech professionals to become exceptional leaders through practical, real-world education.
Learn. Lead. Excel.
Transform your technical expertise into leadership excellence
Our Mission
Making engineering management accessible and practical
So Nerdy! was born from a simple belief: great engineers can become great leaders with the right guidance. Our courses bridge the gap between technical expertise and people management.
Led by industry veterans with real-world experience, we provide practical frameworks, actionable insights, and a supportive community to help you navigate your leadership journey.
Whether you're considering management for the first time or looking to refine your leadership skills, So Nerdy! offers the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
Our Courses
Comprehensive programs designed to accelerate your leadership journey.
Engineering Management Mastery
A complete 10-module journey from individual contributor to engineering leader. Master people management, team building, and organizational leadership.
Key Topics:
- • Leadership & People Management
- • Team Building & Performance
- • Stakeholder Management
- • Technology & Strategy
So You Want to be a Manager?
A focused course to help you decide if management is the right career path. Explore motivations, expectations, and realities of becoming a people manager.
Key Topics:
- • Career path exploration
- • Management expectations
- • Good vs bad motivations
- • Decision framework
More Courses Coming Soon
We're constantly developing new content to help you grow as a leader. Stay tuned for specialized courses on technical leadership, product management, and more.
Why Choose So Nerdy?
We're not just another online course platform. Here's what makes us different.
Real-World Experience
Learn from practitioners who've built and led engineering teams at scale. No theoretical fluff, just practical insights.
Comprehensive Content
From technical leadership to people management, our courses cover everything you need to succeed as an engineering leader.
Supportive Community
Join a network of like-minded professionals. Share experiences, get advice, and grow together with fellow engineering leaders.
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to course materials. Revisit content whenever you need a refresher.
Practical Tools
Get access to frameworks, templates, and tools that you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work as a leader.
Proven Results
Our graduates have gone on to leadership roles at top tech companies. Join the success stories and advance your career.
Join Our Community
Connect with fellow engineering leaders and continue your growth journey.
Community Feedback
See what our community members are saying about So Nerdy!
I heard about Dima’s course and quickly decided to join and I’m glad I did! It was incredibly informative, and I still refer back to the materials today. The course covers a wide range of topics, including how to work effectively with stakeholders and team members, as well as how to navigate complex and unexpected situations. It also provides valuable insights into shaping team strategy and vision. At one point, I thought a particular topic wasn’t relevant to me. But when a similar situation came up at work, I revisited the material and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. The course has truly helped me achieve better results in my day-to-day work as an engineering manager.
Yaroslav Polyakov
Engineering Manager at Google
Engineering management course was a total game-changer, especially since I was a new engineering manager when I started. It really helped me understand my role and the full scope of my responsibilities. It also gave me ideas on how to improve processes in my team, truly laying a strong foundation for my career. Even now that I'm more experienced, I still find myself revisiting it for its useful resources and the supportive community. I learned a ton, and the community I met there was awesome - super inspiring and constantly pushing me to grow professionally. Big thumbs up for this course! If you're looking to level up your management game and make a real difference, you should definitely check it out.
Mike Stefantsiv
Engineering Manager at CapitalOne
Really loved the quality of the videos and materials - super clear and well-structured. The course helped me connect the dots and get a real sense of what the EM role is about from a first-hand perspective. My favorite part was the section on building engineering teams, with modern management insights coming in a close second; both offered timely and thought-provoking insights. A great pick if you're growing into more technical or leadership responsibilities.
Olha Pylyptsiv
Product/Project Manager at CoreWillSoft
The course left a very positive impression. First of all, I liked the online and asynchronous format — it allowed me to go through the material at a convenient time. The lectures are short, to the point, without fluff, and complemented by live sessions and Q&A. What I found especially valuable was getting familiar with the core principles and terminology of engineering management used in large companies. This helped me better structure my knowledge and bring those practices into our small team. Even though I'm not an EM, I felt how understanding the terminology improved my effectiveness as a Tech Lead and Principal Technologist. The course also served as a guide for preparing for interviews and writing my resume for Engineering Manager roles. But the most valuable part — is the community. We're still active in a shared chat with over 100 participants, and we do weekly calls. Many of us are now working in Big Tech (FAANG) in L5–L6 roles or as Engineering Managers. It's inspiring and confirms: the course was truly useful.I recommend it to anyone who wants to grow as a leader — regardless of your formal title.
Sergii Pashko
Principal Technologist at Windmill Digital
All the essential information about engineering management is delivered in a short, clear, and structured way. After each topic, you immediately grasp the fundamentals and get materials for deeper learning — extra slides, books, or links to useful resources. The biggest value is the community: you meet like-minded people who share their experience and knowledge. Thanks to that, the learning doesn't stop when the course ends — you keep discovering new ideas and opportunities for growth.
Anton Medvediev
Senior Flutter Developer at Efigence
The course is well-structured and provides a solid foundation for growth in the EM direction. All the core areas of the craft were covered – and even a bit more. I definitely recommend it for people who have just started managing others or have one to two years of experience (or want to become EMs). For experienced EMs, it might feel a bit too basic.
Roman Andriichyk
Engineering Manager at Lyft
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