This course highlights the importance and role of software product management. It also provides an overview of the specialization, as well as its goals, structure, and expectations. The course explains the value of process, requirements, planning, and monitoring in producing better software.
This course is part of the Software Product Management Specialization
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About this Course
What you will learn
Relate software product management to better software products
Recognize the role of a software product manager
Reflect on how Agile principles will improve your own projects
Skills you will gain
- Agile Software Development
- Software Product Management
- Software Project Management
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University of Alberta
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Module 1: Software Product Management - The Discipline
Are you ready to start? Our starting point will be the goal of software product management, and that is to build better software. We will delve into the role of the software product manager, where you will hear from software industry representatives. This module will also cover the path which you will take through this specialization, which offers to prepare you for taking on a software product manager role.
Module 2: Foundations of Software Product Management
Welcome to the second half of Introduction to Software Product Management. In this module you will learn the philosophy, core values, and principles of Agile software development. The Agile philosophy has reshaped modern software development. Challenge yourself by thinking about how you would deliver a successful software product within the “triangle” of (a) meeting client needs, (b) delivering on schedule, and (c) staying within budget. This module will also preview software product management in four foundational areas: establishing a process, defining requirements, planning the work, and monitoring development. You’ll see the important role they play in producing better software.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
I really love this software management introductory course. It promises to help manage my personal and freelance web development projects efficiently. Thanks to the instructors.
More about Project Management rather than Product Management Cource is just an overview of the specialization, gives no specific knowledge.\n\nLiked the instructors and their motivation.
Very solid, blank-slate introduction to software product management. Excellent focus on the real agile principles (which often go forgotten or unmentioned in "agile" product management teachings.)
A bit too basic and quiz questions did not reflect the real value of what was being learnt but was just poised at encouraging us to memorize sequences of facts more than anything.
About the Software Product Management Specialization
In this Software Product Management Specialization, you will master Agile software management practices to lead a team of developers and interact with clients. In the final Capstone Project, you will practice and apply management techniques to realistic scenarios that you will face as a Software Product Manager. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from the insights of others as part of a Software Product Management

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