Software Product Management

Create Better Software using Agile Practices

Master Agile development and effective interactions to drive the making of great software products

About This 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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6 courses

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Courses

Beginner Specialization.: No prior experience required.

COURSE 1
Introduction to Software Product Management
Upcoming session: Jul 17 — Aug 7.
Commitment
2 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course highlights the importance and role of software product management. It also provides an overview of the specialization, as well as its goals, structure, and expectations. The course explains the value of process, requirements, planning, and monitoring in producing better software. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - 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
COURSE 2
Software Processes and Agile Practices
Upcoming session: Jul 17 — Aug 21.
Subtitles
English
About the Course
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. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - 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.
COURSE 3
Client Needs and Software Requirements
Upcoming session: Jul 17 — Aug 21.
Commitment
4 weeks, 3 - 4 hours per week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course covers practical techniques to elicit and express software requirements from client interactions. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - 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
COURSE 4
Agile Planning for Software Products
Upcoming session: Jul 17 — Aug 21.
Commitment
4 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
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
COURSE 5
Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements
Upcoming session: Jul 17 — Aug 21.
Commitment
4 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course covers techniques for monitoring your projects in order to align client needs, project plans, and software production. It focuses on metrics and reviews to track and improve project progress and software quality. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - 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
COURSE 6
Software Product Management Capstone
Upcoming session: Jun 26 — Aug 14.
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
In this six-week capstone course, you will gain practical management experience in a safe, simulated software production setting. You will apply Agile practices and techniques to conquer industry-inspired challenges. Interacting with a realistic client, you will discern what they want and express what they truly need in software requirements to drive software production. Upon completing the capstone, you will be prepared to advance your career as a confident software product management professional.

Creators

The University of Alberta gives a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront.
UAlberta is considered among the world’s leading public research- and teaching-intensive universities. As one of Canada’s top universities, we’re known for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.

Kenny Wong
Associate Professor

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