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 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.

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

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What you will learn

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.

Skills you will gain

Lean Software Development
Agile Software Development
Software Development Process
Scrum (Software Development)

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Course 2 of 6 in the

Software Product Management Specialization

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English

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Kenny Wong

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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: 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!

2 hours to complete

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 Facilitators10m

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 exercise

Module 1 Assessment (Graded)30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Module 2: Process Models

2 hours to complete

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

Week

Week 3

2 hours 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!

2 hours to complete

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

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Module 4: Other Practices

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min), 4 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

4 readings

Learn Kanban with Trello30m

Module 4: Supplemental Resources10m

Congratulations and Preview a Capstone Course10m

Acknowledgements10m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 Assessment (Graded)30m

Course Final Assessment (Graded)30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SOFTWARE PROCESSES AND AGILE PRACTICES

by RSMay 12, 2020

For me, it was a great learning opportunity, the content provided and the way they taught was great, and it helped a lot in my understanding of software development management.

by TPJan 8, 2016

Great production values and more "meat" to it than the intro course. I like the scenario based questions. It still seems a little light on content, but the content that is present is good.

by JOFeb 5, 2016

What other way to learn and understand Software Processes and Agile Practices than to register to Software Product Management at the University of Alberta, Canada.

I rate the course 5 star.

by VDApr 27, 2020

Very broadband overview of the main software processes and agile practices. Very well explained with helpful graded tests and additional sources to go deeper in some aspects.

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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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