As technology ecosystems grow increasingly platform-driven, companies rely on DevRel to improve developer experience and drive product adoption. This course provides a foundational understanding of Developer Relations (DevRel) and its strategic importance to business growth. The course begins by exploring the origin and evolution of DevRel. It also highlights the key responsibilities of DevRel professionals and how their role integrates with technical teams, such as Product, Marketing, and Developer Support. This section also clarifies common DevRel roles—Developer Advocates, Community Managers, and Technical Evangelists—and how each contributes to ecosystem growth.

In the next section, you will dive into strategies for fostering authentic community engagement, both online and offline. You will learn about community-building frameworks, event planning, fostering open-source contributions, running community programs, and using platforms such as Discord to sustain long-term engagement. You will also learn how to create content—guides, tutorials, and structured programmes—and run developer programmes that support the community.

Finally, the last section teaches you how to assess the effectiveness of DevRel initiatives through data—tracking community growth, documentation adoption, advocacy outcomes, product feedback cycles, and ROI measurement. It concludes by outlining career paths, skill requirements, and tools for succeeding as a DevRel professional. This course is ideal for aspiring Developer Relations professionals, product managers, and anyone working with developer communities. Enrol today to build the skills needed to foster meaningful developer engagement and drive product success.