本专项课程介绍

In this specialization you will master Agile software 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 in your career 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 community.

第 1 门课程

软件产品管理导论

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课程学习时间 2 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week

课程概述
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

第 2 门课程

Software Processes and Agile Practices

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课程概述
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.

第 3 门课程

客户要求与软件需求

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课程学习时间 4 weeks, 3 – 4 hours per week

课程概述
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

第 4 门课程

软件产品的敏捷规划

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课程学习时间 4 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week

课程概述
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

第 5 门课程

软件进步的评价与指标

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课程学习时间 4 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week

课程概述
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

毕业项目

软件产品管理毕业项目

Upcoming session: 5月 16 — 7月 4.
课程学习时间 6 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week

毕业项目介绍
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.