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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course is designed to empower software development professionals to apply, manage, and evaluate Agile-based workflows using Team Foundation Server (TFS). Through hands-on instruction and structured modules, learners will gain the skills to create and manage work items, configure source control using both TFVC and Git, and implement automated build and release pipelines.
The course also explores in-depth test management using test plans, shared steps, and result tracking. Participants will learn how to monitor project health through dashboards and summaries, connect Visual Studio to TFS environments, and streamline collaborative development across teams.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to effectively construct, organize, analyze, and evaluate development processes using TFS to ensure project visibility, accountability, and continuous delivery excellence.
This module introduces learners to the core architecture, project setup, and Agile project tracking features within Team Foundation Server (TFS). It explores foundational concepts including TFS tiers, version control integration, Agile methodology support, backlog management, sprint planning, and visual tools such as Kanban boards and widgets. The module equips learners with hands-on knowledge for configuring TFS, managing team workflows, and tracking software development activities effectively within a collaborative environment.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 89 minutes
Introduction to TFS•9 minutes
Application Tier•7 minutes
Team Foundation Server•8 minutes
Adding Backlog Items•8 minutes
TFS Test Project Team Sprint•7 minutes
Features and Epic•7 minutes
Adding Tag•7 minutes
Slow Response on Welcome Page•7 minutes
Add TFS Test Solution•6 minutes
Add Widgets•10 minutes
TFS Agile Kanban•6 minutes
TFS Agile Kanban Continues•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Getting Started with TFS•10 minutes
Agile Backlog and Team Setup•10 minutes
Agile Boards and Test Solutions•10 minutes
Graded - Introduction to TFS and Agile Project Management•30 minutes
Managing Work Items and Version Control
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module equips learners with practical skills for managing work items and implementing version control in Team Foundation Server (TFS). Learners will explore how to create and track work items aligned with Agile principles, configure version control using both Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Git, and design automated build and release pipelines. Emphasis is placed on organizing tasks, maintaining code integrity through integrated version control systems, and streamlining deployment workflows via build and release definitions.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 65 minutes
Creating New Item•9 minutes
TFS Agile Summary•4 minutes
TFS Version Control with Visual Studio•11 minutes
TFS Version Control with GIT•5 minutes
TFS Build Management•7 minutes
TFS Build Management Continues•6 minutes
TFS Release Management•12 minutes
TFS Console Overview•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Work Item Management•10 minutes
Version Control Systems•10 minutes
Build and Release Pipelines•10 minutes
Graded - Managing Work Items and Version Control•30 minutes
Testing, Collaboration, and Final Overview
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on leveraging Team Foundation Server (TFS) for managing software quality through integrated testing workflows, collaboration features, and dashboard insights. Learners will explore test management operations including test plan creation, execution tracking, and shared step reuse. The module also covers how to connect to TFS from development environments and summarizes key TFS features, ensuring participants can confidently assess progress, collaborate across teams, and interpret project dashboards for actionable insights.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 51 minutes
TFS Test Management•7 minutes
TFS Test Management Continues•7 minutes
Connect to Team Foundation Server•12 minutes
Shared Steps•8 minutes
TFS Summary•8 minutes
More on TFS Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Test Management in TFS•10 minutes
Reusability and Final Summaries•10 minutes
Graded - Testing, Collaboration, and Final Overview•30 minutes
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