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.
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Understanding of traditional software development processes helpful, not required. No programming background required.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Lean Fundamentals
Kanban, Value Steam Mapping and Kaizen
Lean Startup
Design Thinking
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TOP REVIEWS FROM LEAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Very good course. Clear and concise with usable examples to help match customer needs to correct methodologies.
learned alot of great project management concepts from this course
Concept and explanation is really good. I have understood the Process very easily and grasp the knowledge quickly. It is really awesome course. THANK YOU!!
Amazing learning. I had a question to course instructor regarding Value Stream Mapping that I posted on week -2 forum and would appreciate the response. Thanks.
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