Software Product Management Specialization

This course delves into a variety of processes to structure software development. It also covers the foundations of core Agile practices, such as Extreme Programming and Scrum. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - Distinguish between different process models for organizing software production. - Gauge the applicability of process models for a software development project. - Apply the fundamentals of Agile software development and management practices.

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Approx. 7 hours to complete

Suggested: 6 hours/week

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Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Apply the fundamentals of Agile software development and management practices

Distinguish between different process models for organizing software production

Predict the suitability of process models for a software project

Understand complex tools such as Lean Software Development and Kanban

Skills you will gain

Agile Software DevelopmentScrum (Software Development)Software Development ProcessSoftware Engineering

100% online course

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

Suggested: 6 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

2 hours to complete

Module 1: Introduction to Processes

Are you someone who likes to see the big-picture? Being a forward thinker who knows what’s coming next is an invaluable trait as a software product manager. This module will prepare you to become this asset for your team. A software process organizes development from beginning to end. We are going to walk through each step of the development process. This will allow you to become familiar with the entire development process so that you can effectively organize product development and foresee upcoming steps--even if you’ve never worked in software development before!...

8 videos (Total 39 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Specialization Preview2m

Introduction to Software Processes and Agile Practices2m

2.1.1: Processes and Practices5m

2.1.1A: Processes and Practices5m

2.1.1B: Processes and Practices5m

2.1.2: Software Engineering Activities5m

2.1.2A: Software Engineering Activities5m

2.1.2B: Software Engineering Activities5m

7 readings

Meet your presenters: Morgan Patzelt10m

Meet your presenters: Bradley Poulette10m

Meet Your Facilitator – Christopher Djuric10m

Course Resources: Software Processes and Agile Practices10m

Course Map: Software Processes and Agile Practices10m

Reading: Differentiating Phases, Activities and Tasks10m

Module 1: Supplemental Resources10m

1 practice exercises

Module 1 Assessment (Graded)16m

2

Section

1 hour to complete

Module 2: Process Models

Ready to dive a little deeper? This module will familiarize you with a wide variety of software process models from throughout history. You will learn about basic software process models, like the Waterfall model and The Unified Process. These fundamental processes will set the stage for the knowledge you will gain later in the course, where more complex processes will be introduced....

5 videos (Total 58 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

5 videos

2.2.1: Linear Models14m

2.2.2: Spiral Model8m

2.2.3: Unified Process8m

2.2.4: Prototyping14m

2.2.5: Continuous Delivery11m

1 readings

Module 2: Supplemental Resources10m

1 practice exercises

Module 2 Assessment (Graded)16m

3

Section

1 hour to complete

Module 3: Agile Practices

Do you want to help developers reach their full potential? Do you want to impress clients by delivering a great product on-schedule and on-budget? Then this module is the place for you! In this module, you will learn some Agile methodologies that are practiced in the industry today. This module will cover the Scrum and Extreme Programming methodologies. The practices in these methodologies are some of the most popular practices in the industry today. They provide practices that will help to maintain organized and effective development. These methodologies will help you to know the exact state of your product and deliver successfully!...

4 videos (Total 46 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

2.3.1: Using Agile With Process Models7m

2.3.2: Extreme Programming14m

2.3.2B: Extreme Programming8m

2.3.3: Scrum15m

2 readings

Discussion: Difficulties Adopting Scrum10m

Module 3: Supplemental Resources10m

1 practice exercises

Module 3 Assessment (Graded)16m

4

Section

3 hours to complete

Module 4: Other Practices

Almost there! In this last module, we will dive into Lean Software Development and Kanban. Being the most complex tools which we will cover in this course makes them the “spike-driving machines” from our railroad-building analogy. Lean and Kanban are a cumulation of many lessons learned, and are widely used in some form in the industry today. ...

5 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

2.4.1: Agile Variations and Lean Software Development10m

2.4.1A: Agile Variations and Lean Software Development9m

2.4.1B: Agile Variations and Lean Software Development8m

2.4.1C: Agile Variations and Lean Software Development4m

2.4.2: Kanban16m

2 readings

Module 4: Supplemental Resources10m

Acknowledgements10m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 Assessment (Graded)16m

Course Final Assessment (Graded)12m

Instructor

Kenny Wong

Associate Professor

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Software Product Management Specialization