Call for Applications: First DevRel University Web2 Cohort Goes Live on the 1st of June

We asked the community if they want a web2 cohort, and we got a positive answer. Now it’s time to execute. We are excited to announce the very first web2 cohort of DevRel University starting on the 1st of June.

After the great success of the first two web3 cohorts, we are launching a cohort dedicated to web2 technology.

TL;DR

• Timeline: 1st June— 15th June
• Dates: 1 June, 5 June, 8 June, 12 June, 15 June
• Format: each session is a 1 hour lecture with an industry DevRel followed by a 20 minute workshop
• Structure: 5 live sessions + assignments
• Class times: 11:10PT/18:10UTC
• Cost: $0 (scholarship program)
• Class size: 30
• Language: English
• Application deadline: 29th May 2023
• Application form: bit.ly/41NHT3l

Sessions:

1. Developer Relations 101 — (1st June) Bianca Buzea — Founder and Developer Advocate at DevRel University

2. Developer Relations and Content Creation— (5th June) Francesco Ciulla— Developer Advocate at daily.dev

3. Building Your First Demo Project — (8th June) Benjamin Memisevic — Product Engineer at UpVest

4. How to land your first DevRel Role — (12th June) Hassan El Mghari — Senior Developer Advocate at Vercel

5. Events: Meetups, Hackathons, and Conferences — (15th June) Facundo Giuliani — Developer Relations Engineer at Storyblok

6. Building DevRel Strategy — Now What Do You Do? — (19th June) Corey Weathers — Americas DevRel Lead | Auth0

Who is the Program for?

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy building communities? Then a career in Developer Relations (DevRel) may be the perfect fit for you. Despite being a highly sought-after role, DevRel is not a very well-known career path. This program aims to change that by providing a comprehensive introduction to the field of developer relations.

Devrel University empowers individuals to acquire skills and knowledge they need to start working in developer relations.

With the ever-increasing adoption of technology comes the need to engage developer communities. This means that the demand for DevRel talent is at an all-time high and still growing.

This program is tailored for individuals looking to combine their technical skills with a high level of human interaction and play a key role in shaping the future of technology communities.

Our goal is to guide you to become an expert in the field and build the foundation for a successful career. The program is free (scholarship program). You only need to complete the form to apply!

We will admit 30 applicants for the program starting on the 1st of June, 2023. The application deadline is 29th June 2023 (the earlier you apply, the better chance you have of securing a spot).

Purpose

Developer Relations is a rapidly growing field essential for companies to build trust and engagement with their developer communities.

Students will be able to follow a variety of career paths:

• Developer Advocate: Help build trust and engagement with developer communities
• Product Manager: Shape company product strategy targeting developers
• Entrepreneur: Advocate for your product and expand your user base
• Technical Ambassador: Become the front line at meetups and developer conferences
• Sales: Learn how to sell and talk to developers
• Technical Writer: Write best-in-class documentation for software projects and technical content
• DevRel Manager: Successfully steer the direction of a whole DevRel team

What is the Program’s Structure?

The course is broken up into 5 modules that form the backbone of the entire program:

1. Developer Relations 101

2. Developer Relations and Content Creation

3. Building Your First Demo Project

4. How to land your first DevRel Role

5. Events: Meetups, Hackathons, and Conferences

6. Building DevRel Strategy — Now What Do You Do?

These modules take students through understanding what is Developer Relations and establishing a successful DevRel program, to understanding how to optimize content creation and leverage it, to building your first demo project for your product to create engagement, to discovering how to land your first DevRel opportunity, and finally to planning, organizing, and executing successful events.

Who should apply for this program?

You should apply if:

• You have 8 free hours per week to dig into the area of DevRel
• You like to take leadership roles (extra-curricular roles count as well)
• You have strong communication skills and a passion for helping developers of all skill levels learn how to build
• You have an exceptional ability to identify and break down problems to find unique solutions
• You give your best to attend every single session of our schedule

Where to Apply?

If you want to apply, simply complete this application form. If you have questions, please contact us directly via email: devreluni@gmail.com — we try to get back to you as soon as possible. The application deadline is 29th May.

Tips to Help You Secure a Spot:

Show advocacy skills. A few students asked us in the past whether sharing details about the program will not go against their advantage (increased competition). On the contrary, we see your engagement as a form of advocacy that we definitely appreciate and remember it when considering applications. ;)

Apply early. We assess applications on a rolling basis. While we still save a few spots for the end of the application period, your chances are better if you apply early.