Introduction to Software Product Management

Introduction to Software Product Management

This course is part of Software Product Management Specialization

Instructor: Kenny Wong

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7,774 reviews

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

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

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There are 2 modules in this 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.

Are you ready to start? Our starting point will be the goal of software product management, and that is to build better software. We will delve into the role of the software product manager, where you will hear from software industry representatives. This module will also cover the path which you will take through this specialization, which offers to prepare you for taking on a software product manager role.

What's included

8 videos7 readings1 assignment

8 videosTotal 39 minutes

Specialization Preview2 minutes
Course Difficulty2 minutes
1.1.1: Better Software8 minutes
1.1.2: Why Software Product Management?5 minutes
1.1.3: The Role of a Software Product Manager9 minutes
1.1.4: How to be a Better Learner3 minutes
1.1.5: Plagiarism2 minutes
1.1.6: Specialization Overview7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Meet Your Presenters: Bradley Poulette10 minutes
Meet Your Presenters: Morgan Patzelt10 minutes
Meet Your Facilitators10 minutes
Course Resources: Introduction to Software Product Management10 minutes
Course Map: Introduction to Software Product Management10 minutes
Discussion: Introduce Yourself10 minutes
Module 1: Supplemental Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 (Graded)30 minutes

Welcome to the second half of Introduction to Software Product Management. In this module you will learn the philosophy, core values, and principles of Agile software development. The Agile philosophy has reshaped modern software development. Challenge yourself by thinking about how you would deliver a successful software product within the “triangle” of (a) meeting client needs, (b) delivering on schedule, and (c) staying within budget. This module will also preview software product management in four foundational areas: establishing a process, defining requirements, planning the work, and monitoring development. You’ll see the important role they play in producing better software.

What's included

9 videos4 readings2 assignments

9 videosTotal 50 minutes

1.2.1: Project Success, Why Agile?7 minutes
1.2.2: Agile Manifesto5 minutes
1.2.2A: Delivering Working Software3 minutes
1.2.2B: Flexible Design5 minutes
1.2.2C: Collaborative Communication6 minutes
1.2.3: Why Process?6 minutes
1.2.4: Why Requirements?5 minutes
1.2.5: Why Planning?6 minutes
1.2.6: Why Monitoring?7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Mandatory Readings10 minutes
Discussion: Your Experience with Agile10 minutes
Module 2: Supplemental Resources10 minutes
Acknowledgements10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 2 (Graded)30 minutes
Course Final Assessment (Graded)30 minutes

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Reviewed on Feb 12, 2017

It's a decent enough introductory course. Not amazing, and I have to admit I might be biased by the fact that I already knew much of the material beforehand, but I enjoyed taking it.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2018

This course was very helpful. It not only gave an insight to what a software product manager really is, but also dived in the problems of this profession and how to tackle them.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020

Very solid, blank-slate introduction to software product management. Excellent focus on the real agile principles (which often go forgotten or unmentioned in "agile" product management teachings.)

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