Course Director

hace 1 semana

Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México Platzi A tiempo completo
About us

Platzi is the largest technology school in the Hispanic world with over 5 million students and 4,000 companies trusting us to deliver effective online education. Our mission is to make Latin America a technology superpower. We do it by training companies and individuals in areas such as AI, Cybersecurity, English, Programming and Leadership.

As an industry leader, our presence is highlighted by our massive and fanatic community, extensive press coverage and a daily stream of success stories from students. We operate mostly remote, with key offices in Bogotá, Medellín and Mexico City.

Summary

The Course Director is responsible for the creation, development, and successful launch of Platzi courses. This role ensures every course follows the Platzi Teaching Methodology, maximizes student retention, and connects directly to real market skills. The Course Director works across the entire lifecycle: syllabus design, teacher selection and coaching, production oversight, launch strategy, and continuous optimization based on data.

Requirements

Description

As Course Director, you will:

  • Design high-impact courses with clear goals, practical projects, and strong student retention.
  • Build effective syllabi and ensure every class meets Platzi's teaching standards.
  • Select, onboard, and mentor teachers to deliver engaging and inspiring content.
  • Oversee the full production process, from planning to launch, working with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor key metrics (Started, Enrollment, Completion) and optimize courses to maximize retention and impact.
Qualifications

Experience:

  • 4+ years in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or related fields.
  • Experience managing teachers, content creators, or creative/production projects.

Skills:

  • Solid foundations in technology (e.g., basic programming) and the ability to feel comfortable working in tech-driven environments.
  • Proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level.
  • Deep understanding of adult learning principles and online teaching best practices.
  • Strong project management, organization, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Ability to coach and mentor with empathy and high standards.
  • Analytical mindset with comfort in using data dashboards to track outcomes.

Preferred:

  • Background in technology, business, or creative industries.
  • Familiarity with LATAM markets and their educational/tech trends.

Benefits

Hardware

With Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.

Books

We provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too .

Maternity/Paternity Leave

At Platzi, we believe in gender equity and the importance of parents in the upbringing and care of their children. We make this a reality for new mothers and fathers through extended maternity and paternity leave.

Option Pool

All members of the Platzi Team have the opportunity to own a part of Platzi and have company shares.

Vacation

You have 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.

Online Therapy

We care about your emotional health by covering the first four online therapy sessions with specialized companies.

Team Syncs

Although we are in different parts of the world, Platzi teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build, and strengthen bonds.

Villa Platzi

Every year, the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face-to-face, get to know each other, have interesting discussions, and plan ambitious projects.

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