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There are 5 modules in this course
Lead your organization’s digital transformation with confidence. In a world flooded with new technologies—AI, data analytics, and automation—this course helps you focus on what really matters: turning digital strategy into business results.
You’ll learn how to use the Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) framework to design, plan, and manage digital transformation projects that create long-term competitive advantage. Through three in-depth case studies—a start-up, an established organization, and a company in crisis—you’ll see how agile methods and data analytics come together to drive meaningful change.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Apply the Disciplined Agile Delivery framework to manage data analytics and transformation projects.
Build a digital organization from the ground up using lean startup methods.
Transform established business processes while maintaining cultural strengths.
Use data analytics to rescue and revitalize struggling organizations.
Turn digital potential into powerful business performance—and elevate your leadership in the process.
Begin with an introduction to the Disciplined Agile (DA) project management framework. Learn DA’s core principles, promises, and guidelines, explore project lifecycles, and understand team roles and process goals that support flexible, effective ways of working.
What's included
5 videos12 readings6 assignments
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5 videos•Total 38 minutes
1.1.1 What is Disciplined Agile Delivery? - Video•6 minutes
1.2.1 The Disciplined Agile Principles, Promises, and Guidelines - Video•9 minutes
1.3.1 The Disciplined Agile Tool Kit - Video•6 minutes
1.4.1 The Disciplined Agile Lifecycles - Video•6 minutes
1.5.1 The Disciplined Agile Team - Video•11 minutes
12 readings•Total 30 minutes
Welcome!•1 minute
Course Syllabus•2 minutes
Course Instructor•1 minute
FAQs•1 minute
What is Disciplined Agile Delivery? - Summary Points•4 minutes
The Disciplined Agile Principles, Promises, and Guidelines - Summary Points•5 minutes
The Disciplined Agile Tool Kit - Summary Points•3 minutes
The Disciplined Agile Lifecycles - Summary Points•4 minutes
The Disciplined Agile Team - Summary Points•6 minutes
Don't Forget to Claim You Some PDUs!•1 minute
Selected Resources on Week 1•1 minute
Leverage Your Learning Today!•1 minute
6 assignments•Total 40 minutes
1.1.3 What is Disciplined Agile Delivery? - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
1.2.3 The Disciplined Agile Principles, Promises, and Guidelines - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
1.3.3 The Disciplined Agile Tool Kit - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
1.4.3 The Disciplined Agile Lifecycles- Knowledge Check•5 minutes
1.5.3 The Disciplined Agile Team - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 1 Quiz•15 minutes
Week 2 Case Study : The New Start-Up
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Examine how a start-up uses the DA framework to launch and manage data analytics projects that drive digital transformation. See how agility enables innovation and rapid growth in dynamic environments.
What's included
5 videos6 readings6 assignments
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5 videos•Total 27 minutes
2.1.1 Introducing the Case Study - Video•5 minutes
2.2.1 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Video•4 minutes
2.3.1 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Video•6 minutes
2.4.1 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Video•5 minutes
2.5.1 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Video•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 12 minutes
Introducing the Case Study - Summary Points•2 minutes
Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Summary Points•2 minutes
Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Summary Points•2 minutes
Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Summary Points•2 minutes
Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Summary Points•3 minutes
Selected Resources for Week 2•1 minute
6 assignments•Total 40 minutes
2.1.3 Introducing the Case Study - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
2.2.3 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
2.3.3 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
2.4.3 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
2.5.3 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 2 Quiz•15 minutes
Week 3 Case Study: The Established Organization
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Analyze how a fictional government agency applies data analytics to turn its operational processes into dynamic capabilities. Discover how established organizations can adapt, innovate, and regain competitiveness through DA practices.
What's included
5 videos6 readings6 assignments
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5 videos•Total 46 minutes
3.1.1 Introducing the Case Study - Video•6 minutes
3.2.1 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Video•8 minutes
3.3.1 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Video•10 minutes
3.4.1 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Video•8 minutes
3.5.1 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Video•13 minutes
6 readings•Total 23 minutes
Introducing the Case Study - Summary Points•4 minutes
Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Summary Points•5 minutes
Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Summary Points•3 minutes
Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Summary Points•4 minutes
Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Summary Points•6 minutes
Selected Resources for Week 3•1 minute
6 assignments•Total 40 minutes
3.1.3 Introducing the Case Study - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
3.2.3 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
3.3.3 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
3.4.3 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
3.5.3 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 3 Quiz•15 minutes
Week 4 Case Study: The Threatened Organization
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Explore how a century-old, family-owned grocery chain faces new market challenges and competitors. Learn how data analytics and digital transformation can help traditional businesses develop new capabilities and thrive in the modern marketplace.
What's included
5 videos6 readings6 assignments
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5 videos•Total 27 minutes
4.1.1 Introducing the Case Study - Video•5 minutes
4.2.1 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Video•6 minutes
4.3.1 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Video•6 minutes
4.4.1 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Video•4 minutes
4.5.1 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Video•6 minutes
6 readings•Total 19 minutes
Introducing the Case Study - Summary Points•4 minutes
Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Summary Points•4 minutes
Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Summary Points•4 minutes
Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Summary Points•2 minutes
Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Summary Points•4 minutes
Selected Resources for Week 4•1 minute
6 assignments•Total 40 minutes
4.1.3 Introducing the Case Study - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
4.2.3 Finding Your Organization's Dynamic Capabilities - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
4.3.3 Mapping the Fitness Landscape - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
4.4.3 Building the Organization's Digital Business Model - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
4.5.3 Creating the Portfolio of Data Analytics Projects - Knowledge Check•5 minutes
Week 4 Quiz•15 minutes
Final Exam
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
What's included
3 readings1 assignment
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3 readings•Total 3 minutes
Congratulations! Now How About a Quick Retro...?•1 minute
Don't Forget to Claim You Some PDUs!•1 minute
Continue Your Education with UMD!•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Exam•30 minutes
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