Career: Building a Personal Brand as Tech Professional

Learn how to build your personal brand as a tech professional

About This Course

What if the best opportunities in your career came looking for YOU? In the fast-paced world of tech, skills alone aren�t enough. You need visibility. You need a reputation. You need a personal brand that sets you apart from the crowd. In this course, you'll learn how to position yourself as a thought leader in your organization and beyond. Whether it�s on LinkedIn, Stack Overflow, or the conference stage, you�ll discover powerful strategies to showcase your expertise, craft compelling keynotes, and promote your work authentically, both online and onsite. Your dream job, that next big opportunity, or industry recognition? They�re closer than you think. Let�s build a personal brand that brings them to you! By the end of this course, you won�t just be another tech professional�you�ll be a recognized expert in your field. Ready to level up? Let�s do this!

Course Curriculum

4h 21m 10 sections
Welcome
02:25 Free preview
What Will You Learn in This Course?
01:43 Free preview
Who is This Course For and Prerequisites
02:26 Free preview
Teaching Style
02:11 Free preview
The Power of Personal Branding - Why It Is Your Secret Weapon
09:53
How a Strong Brand Attracts Job Offers, Collaborations, and Speaking Gigs
04:47
Busting Myths - "I’ll Let My Work Speak for Itself" vs. "I Need to Be Seen"
04:05
Finding Your Niche - What Do You Want to Be Known For?
04:08
Crafting Your Personal Brand Statement (Exercise)
05:41
Authenticity vs. self-promotion - Striking the right balance
05:31
Why LinkedIn?
01:28
Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Credibility - Searchability
14:01
The Secret to Writing Posts That Boost Engagement - Visibility
12:23
Commenting - Networking to Get Noticed by Industry Leaders
09:56
How to Use LinkedIn Articles - Newsletters to Showcase Expertise
11:01
Building Connections Without Feeling Awkward
10:34
End-of-Module Tasks - Building Connections Without Feeling Awkward
02:17
You Don’t Have to Be Famous - Just Consistently Visible
01:32
How Stack Overflow Can Elevate Your Reputation
10:55
Exercises - Your Stack Overflow Personal Branding Boost
03:21
Using GitHub as a Personal Portfolio to Showcase Your Work
15:33
Your Company as Your Platform
01:40
The Unofficial Expert
03:54
Positioning Yourself as an Internal Thought Leader
09:15
Getting Invited to High-Impact Projects
06:00
Engage With Leadership Without Self-Promotion
03:29
Concrete Actions - Build Your Internal Brand
01:50
Why Speaking Changes Everything
02:36
How to Land Your First Speaking Gig (Even if You’re Not a Public Speaker)
06:18
A Word on Impostor Syndrome
01:35
Crafting Talks That Resonate (Without Being a Showoff)
04:48
Insider Tips on Getting Selected as a Speaker
03:31
Networking at Events the Right Way - Before, During, and After
06:30
What If I’m Not a "Natural" Speaker?
04:21
Real Developers, Real Talks (Inspiration Board)
02:01
Concrete Actions to Take
04:06
Why Staying Quiet Has a Price
01:18
Rewiring Your Mindset About Visibility
09:48
Real Strategies to Promote Your Work (Without Feeling Salesy)
05:15
Make It Repeatable – Templates You Can Plug In
04:35
Bonus – What NOT to Do
04:15
Your Action Plan
07:01
Leveling Up Your Brand Game
01:04
The Power of Platform Building - Own Your Stage
03:27
Productize Your Expertise
05:38
Build a Signature Framework or Methodology
00:55
Speak to Scale - Get on Stages - Podcasts
03:43
Data-Driven Personal Branding
00:52
Go Global - Cross-Cultural Branding
01:55
Future-Proof Your Brand - Build a Team, Build a System
05:29
Action Prompt
01:12
Conclusion
06:38

Meet Your Instructor

Aleksandra Majkic

Aleksandra Majkic

Aleksandra Majkic, M.Sc. is a Strategic Talent Development Partner with 15+ years of experience in the high-tech industry. She supports tech professionals in building the leadership, communication, and people skills needed to thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments. Having led high-performing teams and contributed to a successful company acquisition, Aleksandra understands the real-world challenges of growing a career in tech. She developed the MIND Framework® to help individuals navigate change with confidence, lead with clarity, and make strategic career moves—without losing their authenticity. Her approach is bold, practical, and human-centered—designed for those ready to step into greater impact and unlock their full potential in tech and beyond.

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