Agile Accelerator
Navigating Lean Startup, Agile, and Scrum
This short course is aimed at students or professionals who would like to learn how to apply Agile methodologies to their projects or to their own business contexts to shorten the project development cycle. In this course, students will learn the main concepts of lean startup methodology, explain how Agile can be used to implement solutions and improve products and services, and apply scrum methodology to specific business problems or situations. Students will learn through a variety of readings and a multimedia material with interactive videos and activities, and will be prepared to apply these methodologies to their own projects once they complete the course.
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This short course is aimed at students or professionals who would like to learn how to apply Agile methodologies to their projects or to their own business contexts to shorten the project development cycle. In this course, students will learn the main concepts of lean startup methodology, explain how Agile can be used to implement solutions and improve products and services, and apply scrum methodology to specific business problems or situations. Students will learn through a variety of readings and a multimedia material with interactive videos and activities, and will be prepared to apply these methodologies to their own projects once they complete the course.
This short course is aimed at students or professionals who would like to learn how to apply Agile methodologies to their projects or to their own business contexts to shorten the project development cycle. In this course, students will learn the main concepts of lean startup methodology, explain how Agile can be used to implement solutions and improve products and services, and apply scrum methodology to specific business problems or situations. Students will learn through a variety of readings and a multimedia material with interactive videos and activities, and will be prepared to apply these methodologies to their own projects once they complete the course.
This short course is part of the previous Master Track Certificate in Business Essentials. You may also be interested in a related short course from this program, "From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User Centricity."
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Review of Agile methodologies
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Review and refine your Agile skills in preparation for this course.
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Review the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
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Classify different Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
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Describe the role of Agile in software development.
Scrums for beginners
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Learn the basics of Scrum to enhance your understanding of Agile methodologies.
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Scrum
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Find online tutorials on Scrum methodology.
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Follow the tutorials to understand the Scrum framework.
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Practice organizing projects using Scrum principles.
Agile project planning practice
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Reinforce your understanding of Agile project planning through repetitive exercises.
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Identify a real-world project and apply Agile principles.
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Create user stories and prioritize them.
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Estimate story points and plan sprints.
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Gain diverse perspectives on Agile methodologies through peer discussions.
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Identify learners with similar interests and availability.
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Set up regular online or in-person meetings to focus on Agile.
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Discuss Agile topics, share experiences, and provide support.
Apply Agile to your own project
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Solidify your knowledge by applying Agile methodologies to a personal project.
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Choose a project that you're passionate about.
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Define the project scope and objectives.
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Apply Agile principles and tools throughout the project lifecycle.
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Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement.
Agile case study presentation
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Deepen your understanding by creating a case study presentation on Agile methodologies.
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Identify a successful Agile project.
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Research and gather information about the project.
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Analyze the project's success factors.
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Create a presentation that showcases your findings.
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Present your case study to your peers or colleagues.
Mentor junior Agile learners
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Reinforce your knowledge by guiding other learners in their Agile journey.
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Identify junior Agile learners who need support.
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Share your knowledge and experiences.
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Provide guidance and feedback on their Agile projects.
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Evaluate your mentee's progress and provide constructive criticism.
Review of Agile methodologies
Show steps
Review and refine your Agile skills in preparation for this course.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Review the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
- Classify different Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
- Describe the role of Agile in software development.
Scrums for beginners
Show steps
Learn the basics of Scrum to enhance your understanding of Agile methodologies.
Browse courses on
Scrum
Show steps
- Find online tutorials on Scrum methodology.
- Follow the tutorials to understand the Scrum framework.
- Practice organizing projects using Scrum principles.
Agile project planning practice
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Agile project planning through repetitive exercises.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Identify a real-world project and apply Agile principles.
- Create user stories and prioritize them.
- Estimate story points and plan sprints.
Agile discussion group
Show steps
Gain diverse perspectives on Agile methodologies through peer discussions.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Identify learners with similar interests and availability.
- Set up regular online or in-person meetings to focus on Agile.
- Discuss Agile topics, share experiences, and provide support.
Apply Agile to your own project
Show steps
Solidify your knowledge by applying Agile methodologies to a personal project.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Choose a project that you're passionate about.
- Define the project scope and objectives.
- Apply Agile principles and tools throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement.
Agile case study presentation
Show steps
Deepen your understanding by creating a case study presentation on Agile methodologies.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Identify a successful Agile project.
- Research and gather information about the project.
- Analyze the project's success factors.
- Create a presentation that showcases your findings.
- Present your case study to your peers or colleagues.
Mentor junior Agile learners
Show steps
Reinforce your knowledge by guiding other learners in their Agile journey.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Identify junior Agile learners who need support.
- Share your knowledge and experiences.
- Provide guidance and feedback on their Agile projects.
- Evaluate your mentee's progress and provide constructive criticism.
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