Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Agile Software Processes

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Agile Software Processes

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Intermediate level

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5 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Make software engineers trained in legacy practices adopt agile methodologies for rapid development and deployment of products and services.

  • Expose various agile methods currently in practice and their applicability in various scenarios of software development and testing.

  • Enable software engineers and project managers to choose the right tools and techniques, considering challenges, pros and cons of each.

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July 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

Modern software projects face uncertainty and scale. This module contrasts linear models with iterative approaches, demonstrating why the short cycles and feedback loops of Agile reduce risk and accelerate value. Learners connect SDLC fundamentals to the adaptive mindset of Agile.

What's included

15 videos5 readings12 assignments

This module introduces the core philosophy of Agile Software Development. It introduces iterative and incremental delivery and discusses how core SDLC activities work in Agile. The module also introduces a simple meta-framework (TTD – Time To Develop & CAF - Change Absorption Frequency) to compare agility across methods, and introduces some popular Agile methods.

What's included

13 videos4 readings13 assignments

This module explains the Agile Manifesto and its twelve principles, offering learners a framework to understand the core values that guide agile teams. It highlights how these principles influence real-world decision-making in agile environments. The module interprets the four values and twelve principles and translates them into day-to-day team decisions. It also describes how decomposition and coordination enable many Agile teams to move in parallel when building large systems.

What's included

13 videos4 readings12 assignments

This module introduces two widely adopted agile methodologies: SCRUM and Extreme Programming (XP). It covers practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), giving students practical insights into how agile is implemented in modern software teams. It discusses how Scrum provides rhythm and empiricism through roles, artefacts, and events and how XP brings technical excellence through pair programming, TDD, and Continuous Integration (CI).

What's included

13 videos4 readings13 assignments

This module focuses on managing requirements in agile projects, emphasising the flexibility and responsiveness that agile brings to requirement gathering and refinement. It also introduces basic techniques for effort estimation. You will learn how to discover needs, frame them as user stories with clear acceptance criteria, estimate and prioritise a backlog that continuously delivers value.

What's included

13 videos4 readings12 assignments

This module provides a structured approach to understanding Agile Planning, starting with the essential roles and values, moving on to team dynamics, and culminating in the creation of a product vision and roadmap.

What's included

13 videos4 readings13 assignments

This module provides a structured approach to understanding and applying Agile methodologies, with a focus on the practical execution of Agile processes. It covers essential aspects such as user story creation and estimation, release and sprint planning, daily work management, and effective progress tracking.

What's included

13 videos4 readings12 assignments

This module covers aspects of agile project management, moving beyond the basics to address how agile principles are applied to broader organisational challenges.

What's included

13 videos4 readings13 assignments

This module highlights the distinct approach to quality and risk management in agile, emphasising proactive measures and early intervention to ensure successful outcomes.

What's included

13 videos4 readings12 assignments

This Module delves into the practical aspects of adopting and scaling agile methodologies within an organisation. It highlights the tangible benefits of agile product development and the key factors that contribute to its success.

What's included

13 videos5 readings13 assignments

Build toward a degree

This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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