This course covers the techniques required to break down and map requirements into plans that will ultimately drive software production.
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Software Product Management SpecializationUniversity of AlbertaAbout this Course
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What you will learn
Create effective plans for software development
Map user requirements to developer tasks
Assess and plan for project risks
Apply velocity-driven planning techniques
Skills you will gain
Software DevelopmentAgile ManagementProgram Evaluation And Review Technique (PERT)Agile Software Development
Learner Career Outcomes
60%
started a new career after completing these courses
40%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
18%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 4 of 6 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 14 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University of Alberta
UAlberta is considered among the world’s leading public research- and teaching-intensive universities. As one of Canada’s top universities, we’re known for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Module 1: Introduction to Planning
Welcome to the first module! In this module, you will be learning some basic principles that you will need for effective planning. You will start this module off with an introduction to planning. You will then learn about how planning, and the approach you take to planning, can reduce uncertainty in your project. We will then move onto learning how to breakdown a project into small, manageable pieces, and how to organize those pieces. Finally, we will go over the differences between estimates, targets, and commitments. Together, these lessons will build a good base for learning planning techniques at both the release and iteration level.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 52 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Introduction to Agile Planning for Software Products3m
4.1.1: Introduction To Planning6m
4.1.1A: Introduction To Planning5m
4.1.2: Uncertainty Space5m
4.1.3: Work Breakdown Structure14m
4.1.4: Estimates, Targets, and Commitments13m
6 readings
Meet your presenters: Morgan Patzelt10m
Meet your presenters: Bradley Poulette10m
Meet Your Facilitators10m
Course Resources: Agile Planning for Software Products10m
Course Map: Agile Planning for Software Products10m
Module 1: Supplemental Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 1: Assessment (Graded)16m
4 hours to complete
Module 2: Project Planning
Welcome to module 2! Now that you’ve gotten your feet wet with general principles in project planning, let’s talk about some specific ways that you can use to implement those techniques. We’ll first discuss the concepts of story points and velocity, then move into how time boxing can be used to improve your project efficiency. We’ll then introduce the Gantt chart, a basic tried and true method of visualizing project tasks. We’ll finish off with techniques for planning your project at a release level, which will set the stage for iteration planning in the next module.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
4.2.1A: Story Points10m
4.2.2: Velocity Estimates9m
4.2.3: Time Boxing6m
4.2.4: Gantt Charts5m
4.2.5: Release Plans15m
4 readings
Discussion: User Story Points10m
Discussion: Velocity10m
Release Planning Tips10m
Module 2: Supplemental Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 2: Assessment (Graded)16m
4 hours to complete
Module 3: Iteration Planning
This module will be focusing on planning techniques at the iteration or sprint level. You will start by looking at various techniques for estimating task time. You will then look at task dependencies in more detail. This will come in handy when you learn two visual planning charts--the Critical Path Method chart, and the PERT chart. Finally, you will learn the process for creating an iteration plan. By the end of this module, you will have the tools you need to plan sprints or iterations for development.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 57 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
4.3.1A: Estimating Task Time12m
4.3.2: Task Dependencies6m
4.3.3: CPM Chart9m
4.3.4: PERT Chart8m
4.3.5: Iteration Planning11m
2 readings
Worksheet and Discussion: Calculating Task Time10m
Module 3: Supplemental Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3: Assessment (Graded)16m
3 hours to complete
Module 4: Risk Planning
You’ve made it to the last module, congratulations! Here, we’re going to talk about what can cause projects to fail. We’ll start off by discussing common causes of failures, including anti-patterns. Then, you’ll learn how to assess risks, looking at their likelihood and potential impact on the project. We’ll end on an optimistic note by leaving you with strategies for intervening when risks present themselves and avoiding those risks to begin with.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 66 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
8 videos
4.4.1A: Anti-Patterns - Team9m
4.4.1B: Anti-Patterns - Development6m
4.4.1C: Anti-Patterns - Management6m
4.4.1D: Anti-Patterns - Individual Developers8m
4.4.2: Common Causes of Failure6m
4.4.3: Risk Assessment, Likelihood, and Impact10m
4.4.4: Risk Strategies, Contingency, Mitigation9m
3 readings
Discussion: Product Management Techniques10m
Module 4: Supplemental Resources10m
Acknowledgements10m
2 practice exercises
Module 4: Assessment (Graded)16m
Course Final Assessment (Graded)1h 4m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM AGILE PLANNING FOR SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
by AMApr 14, 2020
Great Agile techniques to learn from this course !! Useful for those who want to brush up on their product management skills as well as those who want to launch themselves in this career stream.
by ASJul 17, 2020
What I very appreciate from this course that we get feedback from your mistake so can learn from it. That's why it suitable for newbie or professional and programmer or non programmer.
by MKFeb 22, 2018
As I am already into Product development and management, this course is very useful and helping me in real time. I am started applying few practices already into product development.
by RPDec 11, 2018
It's a solid addition to get the specialization certificate. I may give it 4.5+ stars, but the course resources are exceptional - its like they wrote their own textbook almost.
About the Software Product Management Specialization
In this Software Product Management Specialization, you will master Agile software management practices to lead a team of developers and interact with clients. In the final Capstone Project, you will practice and apply management techniques to realistic scenarios that you will face as a Software Product Manager. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from the insights of others as part of a Software Product Management
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