University of Alberta
Software Product Management Specialization

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University of Alberta

Software Product Management Specialization

Create Better Software using Agile Practices. Master Agile development and effective interactions to drive the making of great software products

Kenny Wong

Instructor: Kenny Wong

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(8,920 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master Agile software development practices.

  • Confidently interact with clients and manage a team of developers.

  • Practice and apply management techniques to industry-inspired scenarios.

  • Share your experiences and learn from the insights of others as part of a software product management community.

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August 2024

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Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Software Product Management

Course 14 hours4.6 (7,661 ratings)

What you'll 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'll gain

Category: Software Metric
Category: Agile Software Development
Category: Software Project Management
Category: Software Metrics

Software Processes and Agile Practices

Course 28 hours4.7 (5,254 ratings)

What you'll 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'll gain

Category: Agile Software Development
Category: User Story
Category: Software Requirements
Category: Use Case

Client Needs and Software Requirements

Course 312 hours4.8 (3,126 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create clear requirements to drive effective software development

  • Visualize client needs using low-fidelity prototypes

  • Maximize the effectiveness of client interactions

  • Adapt to changing product requirements

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Development
Category: Agile Management
Category: Program Evaluation And Review Technique (PERT)
Category: Agile Software Development

Agile Planning for Software Products

Course 412 hours4.8 (2,021 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create effective plans for software development

  • Map user requirements to developer tasks

  • Assess and plan for project risks

  • Apply velocity-driven planning techniques

Skills you'll gain

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

Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

Course 58 hours4.7 (1,644 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Apply techniques to measure and visualize project progress

  • Integrate Agile review practices to increase project visibility

  • Reflect on lessons learned in software projects through retrospective exercises

  • Improve project and process quality through ongoing measurement

Skills you'll gain

Category: Agile Software Development
Category: Software Product Management
Category: Software Project Management

Instructor

Kenny Wong
University of Alberta
12 Courses425,505 learners

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