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Agile Planning for Software Products
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by University of Alberta
  • Offered by

About

This course covers the techniques required to break down and map requirements into plans that will ultimately drive software production. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - Create effective plans for software development - Map user requirements to developer tasks - Assess and plan for project risks - Apply velocity-driven planning techniques - Generate work estimates for software products

Modules

Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Specialization Preview
  • Introduction to Agile Planning for Software Products

5 Readings

  • Meet your presenters: Morgan Patzelt
  • Meet your presenters: Bradley Poulette
  • Meet Your Facilitators
  • Course Resources: Agile Planning for Software Products
  • Course Map: Agile Planning for Software Products

Lesson 1: Introduction To Planning

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 4.1.1: Introduction To Planning
  • 4.1.1A: Introduction To Planning

Lesson 2: Uncertainty Space

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.1.2: Uncertainty Space

Lesson 3: Work Breakdown Structure

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Module 1: Work Breakdown Structure (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.1.3: Work Breakdown Structure

Lesson 4: Estimates, Targets, and Commitments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1: Assessment (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.1.4: Estimates, Targets, and Commitments

1 Readings

  • Module 1: Supplemental Resources

Lesson 1: Story Points

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 4.2.1: Story Points
  • 4.2.1A: Story Points

2 Readings

  • Discussion: User Story Points
  • Stanley's Problem: Part 3, Estimate User Stories

Lesson 2: Velocity Estimates

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 4.2.2: Velocity Estimates

2 Readings

  • Discussion: Velocity
  • Stanley's Problem: Part 4, Estimate Velocity

Lesson 3: Time Boxing

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.2.3: Time Boxing

Lesson 4: Gantt Charts

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.2.4: Gantt Charts

Lesson 5: Release Plans

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2: Assessment (Graded)

1 Peer Review

  • Module 2: Release Planning (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.2.5: Release Plans

3 Readings

  • Release Planning Tips
  • Stanley's Problem: Part 5, Release Plan
  • Module 2: Supplemental Resources

Lesson 1: Estimating Task Time

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 4.3.1: Estimating Task Time
  • 4.3.1A: Estimating Task Time

1 Readings

  • Worksheet and Discussion: Calculating Task Time

Lesson 2: Task Dependencies

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.3.2: Task Dependencies

Lesson 3: CPM Chart

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.3.3: CPM Chart

Lesson 4: PERT Chart

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Module 3: CPM Chart (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.3.4: PERT Chart

Lesson 5: Iteration Planning

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3: Assessment (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.3.5: Iteration Planning

1 Readings

  • Module 3: Supplemental Resources

Lesson 1: Anti-Patterns

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • 4.4.1: Anti-Patterns
  • 4.4.1A: Anti-Patterns - Team
  • 4.4.1B: Anti-Patterns - Development
  • 4.4.1C: Anti-Patterns - Management
  • 4.4.1D: Anti-Patterns - Individual Developers

Lesson 2: Common Causes of Failure

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.4.2: Common Causes of Failure

Lesson 3: Risk Assessment, Likelihood, and Impact

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • 4.4.3: Risk Assessment, Likelihood, and Impact

Lesson 4: Risk Strategies, Contingency, Mitigation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4: Assessment (Graded)

1 Videos

  • 4.4.4: Risk Strategies, Contingency, Mitigation

2 Readings

  • Discussion: Product Management Techniques
  • Module 4: Supplemental Resources

Course Conclusion

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Course Final Assessment (Graded)

2 Readings

  • Congratulations and Preview a Capstone Course
  • Acknowledgements

Auto Summary

"Agile Planning for Software Products" focuses on mastering techniques for translating requirements into actionable plans for software development. Ideal for business and management professionals, this foundational course by Coursera covers effective planning, risk assessment, velocity-driven techniques, and work estimates. With a duration of 720 minutes, it offers flexible subscription options including Starter, Professional, and Paid. Perfect for those aiming to enhance their project planning skills.

Kenny Wong
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Kenny Wong