University of Minnesota

Lean Software Development

University of Minnesota

Lean Software Development

This course is part of Software Development Lifecycle Specialization

Praveen Mittal

Instructor: Praveen Mittal

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

433 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

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1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
82%
Most learners liked this course

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This course is part of the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will first learn about core lean principles from manufacturing. After that we will learn how you can apply these lean principles in software development. Finally we will learn about Lean Principles of software development in depth. At the end of this module, you will build the foundational knowledge around lean concepts.

What's included

8 videos4 readings2 assignments

In this module we will learn about Kanban and other Lean practices like Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen etc. You will gain the ability to participate effectively in using these tools and practices.

What's included

2 videos4 readings2 assignments1 peer review

In this lesson we will learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help your team learn about user and market needs much faster.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, we will learn about a technique called "Learn Startup with Design Thinking". These techniques help the team learn about user needs. You will also get an opportunity to apply this technique on a fictional case study. At the end of this module, you will be able to uncover user needs using "Lean Startup with Design Thinking".

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 peer review

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