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Lean Software Development
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Minnesota
  • Offered by

About

While scrum and XP were transforming the software development industry, there were another set of ideas (derived from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma) that started to influence software development methods. These ideas around Lean Software Development forms the foundation of number of agile methods. In this course, we will explore lean concepts and cover some of the common Lean methods and techniques like Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc. In this course, we will also learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help team learn about user and market needs much faster and cheaper. As part of this course, you will also apply the knowledge gained in this course to fictional case studies. These projects will help you gain experience to confidently apply these techniques in real world. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply lean techniques / methods to software development. You will also be able to apply methods to learn about your users and market needs much faster and cheaper.

Modules

Intro to Lean

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lean Fundamentals

3 Videos

  • Welcome and Course Intro
  • What do we mean by Lean?
  • Lean for software development

2 Readings

  • Course Learning Plan
  • Video: Five Principles of Lean Manufacturing

Lean Principles for Software Development

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lean Principles

5 Videos

  • Amplify Learning / Create Knowledge
  • Defer Commitments
  • Build Quality In
  • Deliver Fast
  • Optimize the whole

2 Readings

  • Video: Eliminate Waste
  • Lean Principle: Respect People

Kanban

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Kanban

1 Videos

  • Kanban for Software Development

1 Readings

  • Lean Metrics : Tracking Flow Based Methods like Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Value Stream Map

1 Videos

  • Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Kanban, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen

3 Readings

  • Video: Intro to Kaizen
  • Video: Kaizen Examples
  • Video: The 5 Whys

Lean Startup

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Lean Startup

3 Videos

  • Lean Startup Principles
  • Lean Startup (validated Learning and Build-measure-learn)
  • Innovation Accounting

1 Readings

  • A Talk by Eric Ries on Lean Startup

Design Thinking

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Design Thinking

Design Thinking with Lean Startup

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Design Thinking

1 Peer Review

  • Applying Design Thinking

3 Videos

  • Lean Startup with Design Thinking
  • Identifying and Classifying Assumptions
  • Prototype and Test

Auto Summary

Discover the foundations of Lean Software Development in this comprehensive course designed for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts. Led by Coursera, this course delves into lean concepts, techniques like Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking. Engage with fictional case studies to apply your knowledge practically. With a duration of 600 minutes, choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to enhance your skills and meet user and market needs efficiently. Ideal for beginners seeking a solid foundation in agile methods and lean techniques.

Praveen Mittal
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Praveen Mittal