This course is part of the Software Product Management Specialization

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Software Product Management SpecializationUniversity of Alberta

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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.

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Software Product Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Hungarian

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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Course 1 of 6 in the

Software Product Management Specialization

Approx. 5 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Hungarian

Instructor

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Kenny Wong

Associate Professor

Computing Science, Faculty of Science

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11 Courses

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University of Alberta

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

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

8 videos

Specialization Preview2m

Course Difficulty1m

1.1.1: Better Software8m

1.1.2: Why Software Product Management?5m

1.1.3: The Role of a Software Product Manager8m

1.1.4: How to be a Better Learner3m

1.1.5: Plagiarism2m

1.1.6: Specialization Overview7m

7 readings

Meet Your Presenters: Bradley Poulette10m

Meet Your Presenters: Morgan Patzelt10m

Meet Your Facilitators10m

Course Resources: Introduction to Software Product Management10m

Course Map: Introduction to Software Product Management10m

Discussion: Introduce Yourself10m

Module 1: Supplemental Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 (Graded)30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 50 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

1.2.1: Project Success, Why Agile?7m

1.2.2: Agile Manifesto4m

1.2.2A: Delivering Working Software3m

1.2.2B: Flexible Design4m

1.2.2C: Collaborative Communication5m

1.2.3: Why Process?5m

1.2.4: Why Requirements?5m

1.2.5: Why Planning?6m

1.2.6: Why Monitoring?7m

4 readings

Mandatory Readings10m

Discussion: Your Experience with Agile10m

Module 2: Supplemental Resources10m

Acknowledgements10m

2 practice exercises

Module 2 (Graded)30m

Course Final Assessment (Graded)30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

by UOSep 18, 2020

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.

by USOct 14, 2015

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.

by LNFeb 24, 2020

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.)

by FNOct 21, 2015

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.

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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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Introduction to Software Product Management