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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will learn about Agile software development, offering a practical understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies.

In this module, we will explore how and why organizations implement agile methodologies to enhance daily work experiences, interactions, collaboration, adaptability, and overall job satisfaction. As an agile leader, it's important to understand these principles. This knowledge will equip you with the necessary skills to foster a dynamic and responsive work environment and empower you to lead engaged, adaptable teams.

What's included

5 videos9 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts

5 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • Agile in a Nutshell: A Historical Journey and Comprehensive Overview4 minutes
  • The Benefits of Transitioning to Agile in the Workplace3 minutes
  • Becoming an Agile Leader4 minutes
  • Exploring the Agile Manifesto: Core Values and Principles3 minutes
  • Roles in Agile Teams: Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team4 minutes
9 readingsTotal 80 minutes
  • Course Overview1 minute
  • Syllabus - Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management10 minutes
  • Academic Integrity1 minute
  • Transitioning to an Agile Workplace10 minutes
  • Principles of Agile Leadership10 minutes
  • Agile Core Characteristics10 minutes
  • Agile Manifesto10 minutes
  • Agile Principles & Roles25 minutes
  • Summary and Key Takeaways 3 minutes
5 assignmentsTotal 85 minutes
  • Introduction to Agile15 minutes
  • Reflect: From Waterfall to Agile15 minutes
  • Reflect: Is Your Leadership Agile-Ready? 15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check20 minutes
2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes
  • Meet Your Fellow Learners10 minutes
  • Choosing Your Role in an Agile Team10 minutes

In this module, you'll learn about organizational practices and Agile tools used to discuss implementation priorities in development teams. You'll explore Agile technical practices that are tailored to project needs. You'll examine Agile artifacts and learn how they create project transparency and teamwork. You’ll also develop the interpersonal skills you will need to collaborate and communicate in Agile software development contexts.

What's included

4 videos3 readings5 assignments

4 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • Prioritizing Conversations in Agile: Organizational Practices and Tools3 minutes
  • Technical Excellence in Agile Development: Skills and Techniques5 minutes
  • Agile Artifacts: Purpose, Content, and Project Transparency3 minutes
  • Nurturing Interpersonal Skills in Agile: Teamwork and Collaboration5 minutes
3 readingsTotal 21 minutes
  • Agile Sprint & Pair Programming10 minutes
  • The 7 Scrum Artifacts8 minutes
  • Summary and Key Takeaways3 minutes
5 assignmentsTotal 85 minutes
  • Organizational Practices and Agile Tools10 minutes
  • Reflect: Practices and Tools in Your Team Environments15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check20 minutes
  • Reflect: Interpersonal Skills20 minutes

In this module, you’ll explore and compare predictive thinking, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies, with a special focus on their strategies for planning, execution, and adaptation. You'll gain insights into requirements engineering and how to apply them across project contexts. You’ll also cover techniques for gathering, documenting, and organizing requirements. We'll also explore the architectural and design principles of Agile methodologies. By the end of this module, you'll be able to make informed decisions, tailor strategies to specific project needs, and successfully steer Agile projects.

What's included

4 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Predictive Thinking and Waterfall Methodology4 minutes
  • Implications of Predictive Thinking in Project Outcomes3 minutes
  • Gathering, Documenting, and Managing Requirements in Waterfall and Agile4 minutes
  • Agile Approach to Project Management2 minutes
5 readingsTotal 27 minutes
  • Agile Vs. Waterfall: Which Project Management Methodology Is Best For You?5 minutes
  • Requirements Gathering Techniques for Agile Product Teams6 minutes
  • Implications of Agile Thinking in Project Outcomes10 minutes
  • Introduction to Rational Unified Process (RUP)5 minutes
  • Summary and Key Takeaways1 minute
4 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes
  • Quiz: Challenging the Norms—Addressing the Pitfalls of Big Upfront Planning10 minutes
  • Reflect: Predictive Thinking in Everyday Life15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Reflect: Requirement Dynamics—Exploring Agile's Fluidity vs. Waterfall's Rigidity15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 60 minutes
  • Reimagining Requirements and The Impact of Methodological Transitions60 minutes

In this module, you'll explore software development life cycles (SDLC), and assess their suitability for different projects. You’ll learn more about capability maturity model integration (CMMI) which focuses on quality management.

What's included

3 videos3 readings4 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Phases and Best Practices2 minutes
  • Exploring Software Life Cycle Models4 minutes
  • CMMI Quality Management in Software Development 4 minutes
3 readingsTotal 13 minutes
  • What is the CMMI? 10 minutes
  • Summary and Key Takeaways2 minutes
  • Congratulations1 minute
4 assignmentsTotal 64 minutes
  • Building on Solid Ground—The Core Foundations of Software Development in Agile7 minutes
  • Reflect: What Do You Know About SDLC Phases? 20 minutes
  • Software Life Cycle Models in Action30 minutes
  • CMMI Quality Management in Real-World Development7 minutes
1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes
  • Agile Innovation 60 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes
  • SDLC Phases in the Real-World 30 minutes

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Excellent course! I enjoyed the short lectures and reading material. Thanks!

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