36% lift in technical confidence
across 22 learning objectives
A Fortune 500 department store company partnered with Galvanize to upskill engineering teams through a targeted training program designed to establish a common technical foundation and improve cross-team collaboration.
Key Outcomes
Improved communication
36% lift in technical confidenceand standardization across engineering teams
Context
Unifying Engineering Practices to Drive Consistent, High-Velocity Delivery
Following a large-scale Agile transformation, the company identified uneven adoption of modern engineering practices across its software development organization. Teams operated with different technical approaches, which created communication gaps and hindered productivity.
To sustain its transformation goals, leadership sought a partner who could deliver targeted technical training to create a shared “engineering language” across teams, strengthen fundamentals, and accelerate software delivery performance.
Our Approach
Collaborate
Galvanize worked closely with engineering leadership to align learning outcomes with the company’s strategic transformation goals. The discovery process focused on identifying core areas where skill standardization would yield the most impact, such as networking, security, architecture, software development life cycle, and object-oriented programming.
Translate
The program was designed as a two-week immersive training program, integrating foundational engineering topics with the company’s Agile practices. Curriculum objectives were mapped directly to key productivity challenges, ensuring that every learning module connected to day-to-day development workflows.
Innovate
The delivery model emphasized hands-on application. Participants worked on a non-trivial, enterprise-grade software project, applying concepts like RESTful API design, security protocols, and CI/CD integration. Daily standups, team organization, and code reviews mirrored the company’s actual Agile rituals. Subject matter experts (SMEs) participated on the final day to contextualize learning within the company’s environment
Validate
Pre- and post-training assessments measured confidence and skill levels across 22 learning objectives. The results were analyzed to track individual and team growth, providing leadership with clear visibility into learning impact and areas for future investment.
Impact
The program successfully created a shared technical foundation across early-career developers. By aligning learning objectives with real work, the company improved both individual confidence and team efficiency.
- 36% average lift in technical confidence across 22 learning objectives
- 71% increase in security confidence levels
- 48% increase in networking confidence levels
- Improved communication and standardization across engineering teams
Subsequent phases extended this model to experienced developers and technology leaders, embedding common practices deeper into the organization’s development culture.
Lessons Learned
- Early alignment with engineering leadership ensured training objectives supported broader transformation goals.
- Embedding SME perspectives increased contextual relevance and learner engagement.
- Project-based delivery was critical to building confidence and practical skill transfer.
Client Voice
Let’s Collaborate
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