Introduction to Software Product Management
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Course Summary
This course offers an introduction to software product management, covering key concepts and skills needed to successfully manage software products.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to define and prioritize features for a software product
- Gain skills in communicating with stakeholders and managing product development teams
- Understand the product lifecycle and how to make data-driven decisions
Related Topics for further study
- Agile product management
- Product strategy
- Stakeholder management
- Data-driven decision making
- Product development teams
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the key concepts and skills needed to manage software products
- Gain practical experience in defining and prioritizing product features
- Learn how to communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage product development teams
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of software development
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
Similar Courses
- Agile Product Management
- Product Management
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
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.
Knowledge
- 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
Outline
- Module 1: Software Product Management - The Discipline
- Specialization Preview
- Course Difficulty
- 1.1.1: Better Software
- 1.1.2: Why Software Product Management?
- 1.1.3: The Role of a Software Product Manager
- 1.1.4: How to be a Better Learner
- 1.1.5: Plagiarism
- 1.1.6: Specialization Overview
- Meet Your Presenters: Bradley Poulette
- Meet Your Presenters: Morgan Patzelt
- Meet Your Facilitators
- Course Resources: Introduction to Software Product Management
- Course Map: Introduction to Software Product Management
- Discussion: Introduce Yourself
- Module 1: Supplemental Resources
- Module 1 (Graded)
- Module 2: Foundations of Software Product Management
- 1.2.1: Project Success, Why Agile?
- 1.2.2: Agile Manifesto
- 1.2.2A: Delivering Working Software
- 1.2.2B: Flexible Design
- 1.2.2C: Collaborative Communication
- 1.2.3: Why Process?
- 1.2.4: Why Requirements?
- 1.2.5: Why Planning?
- 1.2.6: Why Monitoring?
- Mandatory Readings
- Discussion: Your Experience with Agile
- Module 2: Supplemental Resources
- Acknowledgements
- Module 2 (Graded)
- Course Final Assessment (Graded)
Summary of User Reviews
Learn the fundamentals of software product management through this introductory course offered by Coursera. Students found the course engaging and informative, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. Many appreciated the expert instructors who provided real-world examples and insights to enhance the learning experience.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Expert instructors providing real-world examples and insightsPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course
- Strong emphasis on practical applications
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Opportunity to learn from industry leaders
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course content too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors and peers
- Course materials could be more organized
- Not suitable for experienced product managers
- Lack of hands-on exercises or projects
Kenny Wong
4.6 Raiting
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