This course is part of the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

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Software Development Lifecycle SpecializationUniversity of Minnesota

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While scrum and XP were transforming the software development industry, there were another set of ideas (derived from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma) that started to influence software development methods.  These ideas around Lean Software Development forms the foundation of number of agile methods. 
In this course, we will explore lean concepts and cover some of the common Lean methods and techniques like Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
 
In this course, we will also learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help team learn about user and market needs much faster and cheaper. 

As part of this course, you will also apply the knowledge gained  in this course to fictional case studies.  These projects will help you gain experience to confidently apply these techniques in real world.

At the end of the course,  you will be able to apply lean techniques / methods to software development.  You will also be able to apply methods to learn about your users and market needs much faster and cheaper.

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Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

Beginner Level

Understanding of traditional software development processes helpful, not required. No programming background required.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

Beginner Level

Understanding of traditional software development processes helpful, not required. No programming background required.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Praveen Mittal

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College of Science and Engineering

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4 Courses

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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.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Lean Fundamentals

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Kanban, Value Steam Mapping and Kaizen

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 24 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Lean Startup

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 30 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Design Thinking

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 33 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LEAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

by TPAug 28, 2021

The course covers the fundamentals of all relevant content. The slidedecks could be styled better.

by COJul 4, 2021

Very good course. Clear and concise with usable examples to help match customer needs to correct methodologies.

by JLJun 3, 2020

learned alot of great project management concepts from this course

by SBJun 26, 2021

It is helping me in my research work. Thanks a lot!

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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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