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There are 4 modules in this course
This course is designed to help the SE practitioner and Agile practitioner combine their skills to apply Agile Systems Engineering to large-scale systems engineering projects.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of Agile Systems Engineering, exploring how agile principles integrate with traditional systems engineering practices. It compares Agile and Waterfall methodologies, discusses scalability, and examines how system decomposition aids in managing complexity in large organizations.
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7 videos1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 24 minutes
Agile Systems Engineering•3 minutes
The Fued (Fallacy)•4 minutes
Scaling Scrum•3 minutes
Barriers to Scaling•4 minutes
Large Engineering Teams•3 minutes
Which Approach Do I Choose?•4 minutes
No Magic Formula•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
Organizational Agility and Structure
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module explores how organizational structure, culture, and leadership impact the adoption of Agile. It focuses on frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, the role of value streams, and strategies for scaling Agile practices through effective collaboration and communication.
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8 videos1 assignment
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8 videos•Total 32 minutes
Top Down Scaling•2 minutes
Adapting Waterfall to Agile•5 minutes
Layered Feedback Loops•4 minutes
Organizational Silos•5 minutes
Organizing Around Value Streams•3 minutes
Introduction to Kanban•4 minutes
Role of Management - Top-Down•3 minutes
Criticism of Top-Down Scaling•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
Scaling Agile Systems Engineering
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module focuses on scaling Agile methodologies across large, multi-team engineering organizations. It examines synchronization mechanisms, team specialization, backlog management, and executive roles in supporting Agile transformation.
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8 videos1 assignment
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8 videos•Total 19 minutes
Bottom Up Scaling•2 minutes
Adapting Scrum to Systems Engineering•3 minutes
Scaling Up•4 minutes
Common Cadence•2 minutes
Organizing Around Scrum Teams•3 minutes
Role of Management - Bottom-Up•1 minute
Planning in Bottom Up Agile•2 minutes
Criticism of Bottom-Up Scaling•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Integrating MBSE and Agile Practices
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module bridges Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with Agile methodologies. It highlights the role of SysML, model-based communication, and value-driven design in enhancing efficiency, consistency, and stakeholder alignment within complex systems.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 21 minutes
Hidden Cost of Change in the Traditional Process•3 minutes
Introduction to MBSE•3 minutes
Challenges of Transitioning to MBSE•5 minutes
Implementing MBSE Into a Scrum Team•2 minutes
Balancing Agile with Waterfall•2 minutes
Path Dependence•3 minutes
Value Driven Approaches•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
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