Software is quickly becoming integral part of human life as we see more and more automation and technical advancements. Just like we expect car to work all the time and can't afford to break or reboot unexpectedly, software industry needs to continue to learn better way to build software if it were to become integral part of human life.
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Software Development Lifecycle SpecializationUniversity of MinnesotaAbout this Course
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Learner Career Outcomes
57%
started a new career after completing these courses
42%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
12%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Software development processes : Part 1
In this module and next one, we will learn about various software development processes at a high level to understand what is involved in each of these processes. In this module, we will cover Requirements and Architecture.
3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 9 quizzes
11 videos
Motivation and Course Intro3m
What software development looks like9m
Why do we need requirements?4m
Requirements vs Specification4m
Non-functional Requirements3m
WRSPM7m
WRSPM Model: Real-world Example7m
Software Architecture: Definition7m
Software Architecture: Models13m
Software Architecture: Process5m
1 reading
Welcome to the course5m
9 practice exercises
What software development looks like6m
Why do we need requirements?6m
Requirements vs Specification6m
Non-functional Requirements4m
WRSPM Quiz6m
Software Architecture: Definition6m
Software Architecture Models6m
Software Architecture: Process6m
Requirements and Architecture30m
4 hours to complete
Software Development Processes : Part 2
In this module, we will learn about processes that are used to implement the software, verify and validate the software, deploy the software and maintain the software.
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 75 min)
12 videos
Software Design: Modularity4m
Software Design: Coupling4m
Software Design: Cohesion4m
Implementation4m
Deployment4m
Deployment: Rollback3m
Deployment: Cutover Strategies9m
Software Testing: Introduction9m
Software Testing: Definitions7m
Software Testing: Strategies11m
Software Testing: Perspectives5m
10 practice exercises
Software Design: Introduction10m
Software Design: Modularity16m
Software Design: Coupling26m
Software Design: Cohesion30m
Implementation10m
Deployment6m
Deployment: Rollback6m
Deployment: Cutover Strategies10m
Software Testing: Introduction14m
Design, Implementation, and Testing30m
4 hours to complete
Software Development Models: Traditional Models
In this module we will learn about various traditional models like waterfall, RUP, Incremental, and Spiral models.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 73 min)
9 videos
Waterfall Model6m
V-Model3m
Sashimi Model4m
Incremental Models4m
Unified Process and its Variants13m
Spiral Model9m
Phase Gates / Stage Gates8m
Applying Software Development Models13m
4 practice exercises
Waterfall methods6m
Waterfall and Incremental Software Development Models14m
Unified and Spiral Processes10m
Traditional Software Development Models35m
5 hours to complete
Software Development Models: Agile and Lean
In this module, we will learn about agile and modern techniques of software development. We will also learn about techniques that helps you learn faster about your market, your users, and your product.
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 58 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
9 videos
Agile Manifesto and Principles7m
Agile Frameworks3m
Scrum8m
Kanban9m
Agile and Lean Summary2m
Lean Startup14m
Model Selection: When to use which model?6m
What Next?41s
2 readings
Watch Agile Manifesto Video5m
Video - Agile Manifesto Explained30m
3 practice exercises
Agile Mindset20m
Agile Frameworks and models10m
Agile & Lean Software Development30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES AND METHODOLOGIES
by LPApr 17, 2020
Very nice course that provides good insight on software development practices and common problems. It provides also some insights on project management, highlighting pros and cons of different models.
by TKFeb 18, 2018
Very interesting and engaging course on Software Development Processes and Methodologies. Good both as a first contact course or as a mean of refreshing your memory on processes and methodologies.
by MWMay 24, 2018
Week 4 assignment. I kept going back to my submission to see if it’s been graded since I never got any email verifications. Now it says I’ve resubmitted the asisngment. Which I haven’t done.
by CCApr 13, 2020
Great beginner course for those interested in software development processes and methodologies. Very applicable especially if you're a software engineer or an aspiring IT project manager.
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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