Software industry is going crazy on agile methods. It is rapidly becoming the choice for software development where requirements are unpredictable or is expected to change over time. This course will help you gain knowledge on what is agile? Why agile is better suited for these situations? We will also cover some of the most common agile frameworks like scrum and XP in depth.
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Software Development Lifecycle SpecializationUniversity of MinnesotaAbout this Course
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Understanding of traditional software development processes helpful, not required. No programming background required.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Skills you will gain
Software Development Kit (SDK)Agile Software DevelopmentScrum (Software Development)
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 2 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
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Intermediate Level
Understanding of traditional software development processes helpful, not required. No programming background required.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
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University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Agile Fundamentals
In this module, we will learn about agile mindset, the core behind many agile methods. How agile methods are different than traditional methods and when to use agile methods. We will learn about how to apply agile mindset and finally review different frameworks available to implement agile.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 52 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
What software development looks like?7m
Intro to Software Development Models7m
Why Agile?4m
Agile Manifesto: Principles7m
Benefits and Challenges of Agile5m
Agile: When to Use and When NOT to!4m
Applying an Agile Mindset to a Project8m
Agile Frameworks3m
3 readings
Course Learning Plan10m
Video: Agile Manifesto : Values5m
Video: Agile Manifesto Explained30m
4 practice exercises
Agile Values and Principles10m
Using Agile Methods10m
Applying an Agile Mindset30m
Agile Fundamentals30m
3 hours to complete
Requirements and Planning
In this module we will learn about user stories and agile estimation and planning techniques.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 77 min)
9 videos
User Stories: The currency of agile development10m
Characteristics of good user stories6m
Generating User Stories13m
Agile Estimation and Planning13m
Estimation Styles and Process8m
Velocity8m
Release Planning7m
Release Tracking4m
5 practice exercises
User Stories20m
Gathering User Needs20m
Agile Estimation25m
Release Planning and Tracking30m
Requirements and Planning30m
3 hours to complete
Scrum
In this module we will learn about Scrum which is one of the most popular agile framework. We will learn about scrum practices and the purpose behind these practices.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 36 min)
6 videos
Sprint Planning12m
Sprint Tracking3m
Sprint Execution and Daily Standups4m
Sprint Review3m
Sprint Retrospective5m
4 practice exercises
Scrum Overview16m
Sprint Planning and Tracking30m
Sprint Review, Retrospective and Execution30m
Scrum30m
2 hours to complete
XP and Course Wrap-up
In this module, we will compare Scrum to XP and learn about some of the engineering practices from XP.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 23 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
1 reading
Scrum vs XP10m
1 practice exercise
XP30m
About the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization
This Specialization is designed for people who are new to software engineering. It's also for those who have already developed software, but wish to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying context and theory of software development practices.
At the end of this Specialization, we expect learners to be able to:
1.) Build high-quality and secure software using SDLC methodologies such as agile, lean, and traditional/waterfall.
2.) Analyze a software development team's SDLC methodology and make recommendations for improvements.
3.) Compare and contrast software development methodologies with respect to environmental, organizational, and product constraints.
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