Agile Software Development

This course is intended for students who are new to Agile methodology as well as those who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of the Agile Software Development principles and processes. After a brief overview of traditional approaches to managing software development projects, students explore Agile Software Development principles and processes. The main emphasis is on the Scrum framework: students gain understanding of the core concepts like Scrum roles, events and artifacts, as well as planning and execution of sprints.

Through role playing and class discussions, students explore the characteristics and skills of an effective Scrum Master, Product Owner and Development Team. While emphasis is on Scrum, the most popular Agile framework currently in use, students additionally learn about several other Agile methodologies and frameworks.

Students are also introduced to a large variety of concepts, ideas and the mindset supporting Agility. Students learn about requirements analysis, modelling and project management in an Agile environment, quality assurance, engineering practices such as continuous integration, servant leadership and management approaches, how to build effective teams and increase performance and Agile culture and common tools.

Admission Requirements

The Instructor will assume you have at least an introductory level of experience with programming.