Emotional Intelligence for Developers

As developers, we’re great at solving problems logically. We debug code, break down complexity, and try to make systems behave.

But working in tech means working with people, and people don’t run on logic alone.

Deadlines shift, feedback lands poorly, someone sounds blunt on Slack, a meeting feels tense… and suddenly the hardest part isn’t the code anymore. It’s how we react, communicate, and show up in those moments.

This course is designed to help you stay grounded and clear-headed in the real situations developers face every day by helping you understand what’s going on internally so you can respond intentionally instead of reacting on autopilot.

What you’ll learn:

Together, we’ll explore how to:

stay centred when emotions run high (yours or someone else’s)
manage stress during incidents, deadlines, feedback, or conflict
communicate clearly without sounding harsh or defensive
build trust and influence through empathy and curiosity
handle difficult conversations without overthinking or avoiding them

We’ll use relatable scenarios such as code reviews, pair programming, frustrations with PMs, miscommunication on Slack, disagreements in architecture decisions, and more.

What makes this course practical:

simple frameworks you can use straight away
scripts and examples you can adapt for your own workplace
short reflections to help you apply what you learn
quizzes to help solidify your understanding
downloadable worksheets and cheat sheets to return to later

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who works in technical collaboration — whether you’re a developer, engineer, tech lead, QA, designer, PM, or data practitioner.

EQ helps you collaborate smoothly, communicate clearly, and stay grounded when work gets stressful.

Curriculum

6 Sections
25 Lessons
Lifetime

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Intro to the Course
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Module 1: An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Get a clear, practical introduction to EQ and why it matters for developers. You’ll learn the core components of emotional intelligence, how the brain processes emotion, and how EQ impacts communication, collaboration, and decision-making at work.
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Module 2: Emotional Awareness - Understanding your Inner World
Learn how to identify what you’re actually feeling, not just what you think. You’ll explore emotional vocabulary, body cues, triggers, and underlying needs so you can understand your reactions with clarity and awareness.
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Module 3: Emotional Regulation - Managing Yourself Under Pressure
Discover practical tools to stay grounded under pressure. You’ll learn how to handle stress, conflict, and feedback without reacting impulsively by using real-time regulation techniques and clearer, calmer thinking.
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Module 4: Empathy, Communication & Relationship Management
Build the skills to understand others, communicate clearly, and navigate difficult conversations. You’ll learn empathy in action, practical communication frameworks, and how to set healthy, respectful boundaries.
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Summary
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FAQs

Is this only for developers, or can other tech roles benefit too?

This course is designed with developers in mind, so examples focus on code reviews, debugging, PM interactions, technical conflict, etc. However, the skills are equally useful for: - QA/Testers - UX/UI designers - Product Managers - Tech Leads & Engineering Managers - Data roles (data scientists, analysts, engineers) Anyone working in technical collaboration can benefit - but developers will feel especially at home.

Can my company pay for this course?

Yes! Many learners have their company fund or reimburse the course as part of professional development or training budgets. Because emotional intelligence improves collaboration, leadership, communication, and team well-being, this course falls under categories like: - Technical Professional Development - Communication & Collaboration Training - Leadership & Soft Skills Training We can provide a formal invoice for your company or employer. Whether you’re reimbursed will depend on your organisation’s training policy, but many tech teams support it. If needed, we can also give a brief course description PDF to share with your manager or HR.

How long does the course take?

The core videos take about 2 hours to watch, but there are optional reflections, exercises, and worksheets you can use to go deeper. You can complete it at your own pace - some learners spread it out over a few weeks to practise the tools gradually.

Is this course theoretical, or will I learn practical skills?

This course is highly actionable. Each module includes: - real developer scenarios - frameworks you can apply immediately - scripts you can adapt for emails, Slack, code reviews, and meetings - short exercises to apply at work Practical EQ for real developer challenges.

Do I get lifetime access?

Yes - once you join, you keep full access, including future updates and bonus mini-modules.

I’m not a manager. Can I apply this without authority?

Absolutely. EQ is about how you show up, not your job title. You’ll learn tools that help you influence without needing authority — through clarity, grounded communication, and emotional awareness. These are leadership skills you can use even without a “lead” title.

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?

Yes. After completing the course, you’ll receive a personalised certificate you can add to LinkedIn and share with your employer.

Instructor

Natalie Howley

20 Students

1 Course

A Senior UI Developer at Thoughtworks and an Emotional Intelligence Coach helping developers bring calm, clarity, and better communication into their work.

Student:

20 Students

Lesson:

25 Lessons

Duration: Lifetime

Quiz:

7 Quizzes

Level: All levels

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Emotional Intelligence for Developers – Online Course