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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Software Product Management Capstone certification course by Coursera is a six-week one, where you will learn theories and practical skills of software product management in an organized, online Capstone programme. You will learn to face industry-inspired challenges and handle them using agile, practical skills and techniques. You will learn how to interact with clients in real-life and understand what they exactly need in software requirements to drive software productions.

The Software Product Management Capstone course is offered by the University of Alberta and is taught by a top instructor in Coursera, who will guide you through graded programming assignments, quizzes, course readings, and videos. This is the sixth course in the ‘Software Product Management Specialization’ programme.

Furthermore, the Software Product Management Capstone training by Coursera comprises six modules, each with detailed video-lectures, readings, practice tests and quizzes. It can take approximately 19 hours to complete this course. Since it offers flexible deadlines, you can finish the programme in your own time and earn a shareable certificate from Coursera after completion. The course also provides subtitles in French, English, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Russian.

The Highlights

Self-paced course
Flexible deadlines
100% online
Assignments and quizzes for each module
Shareable Certificates
Top instructors
Free Enrolment
Approx 19 hours to complete
Offered by University of Alberta

Programme Offerings

Self-paced learning
Shareable Certificate
Pre-recorded Video Lectures
Tests for practice
Feedback from peers
Programming assignments which are graded
Flexible Deadlines
Availability of financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	University of Alberta, EdmontonCoursera

The candidates can audit the course for free and access all the course material by clicking on the “Enroll for free” option. The program can be completed entirely free of cost through the audit mode. However, the certificate, graded assignments, and projects will not be available without payment of the course fee.

Software Product Management Capstone Fee Structure

Particulars	Fees in INR
Software Product Management Capstone - 1 month	Rs. 4,087/-
Software Product Management Capstone - 3 months	Rs. 8,175/-
Software Product Management Capstone - 6 months	Rs. 12,263/-

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

You must complete all the video lectures, graded assignments and quizzes if you want to earn certification for this course. You will be able to access all the graded assignments and become eligible for a certificate only after you pay the course fee.

What you will learn

Software development skillsKnowledge of Product ManagementKnowledge of SCRUM

After completing the Software Product Management Capstone course, you will learn the following:

Practical applications via interactions with realistic, simulated clients
Practical management experience in a simulated setting
Application of agile practices and techniques to face real-life, industry-inspired challenges and how to conquer those challenges
Have a head-start on a career as a software product management professional
Skills in Scrum (software development), Software project management, Agile software development, and Software product management

Who it is for

Software DeveloperProduct Development ManagerSoftware Engineer

Admission Details

The following are the steps the candidates should take for enrolling in this course:

Visit the Course page.
Look for the Software Product Management Capstone course in the catalogue and go to the “course information” page.
Find the “enrol for free” option and click on it.
Sign up for the course using your Email ID and password, or your Google, Apple, or Facebook account.
You can access all the course material for free or you can purchase the course by paying the course fee.
If you want to access all the practice tests, graded quizzes and assignments and be eligible for a certificate, make the payment and purchase the course.

Application Details

There is no such application form for enrolling in the Software Product Management Capstone programme by Coursera. You can simply sign up on Coursera with your Apple/Facebook/Google/Coursera account, or your Email ID and password.

The Syllabus

Videos

Capstone Preview
Introduction
Plagiarism
Video Simulation: Development Team Introduction (Monday)
Video Simulation: Development Team Meeting (Monday)
Tutorial: Google Docs Tutorial (Video Tutorial)

Readings

Meet Your Facilitators
Software Product Management Capstone: Open Study Guide
Course Map: Software Product Management Capstone
Tutorial: Capstone Introduction
Software Product Management Capstone Community Guidelines
Discussion Forum: Introduce Yourself
Capstone Assignments Time Estimates
Resource: Software Product Manager Job Posting
Email: Greetings from Inukshuk Books
Tutorial: Decision Tree
Decision Tree: Meeting the Client
Decision Tree: Expert Advisor Meeting
Email: TedTalk Video
Tutorial: Google Docs Tutorial (Written Tutorial)

Quiz

Plagiarism Quiz

Video

Video Simulation: Risk Discussion (Wednesday)

Reading

Email: Removing Android

Video

Video Simulation: Task Breakdown Meeting

Readings

Resource: Project Requirements/User Stories
Email: Size Estimates and Dependencies
Tutorial: Prioritization Template
Decision Tree: Prioritization Meeting
Email: Risk Assessment
Exercise: Week 3 Release Planning
Resource: Week 3 Project Release Plan (Proposed Solution)
Email: Task Breakdown

Quiz

Assessment: Prioritization (Graded)

Videos

Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Wednesday)
Simulation: Office Chat Conversation (Thursday)
Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Friday)
Video Simulation: Client Demo and Backlog Refinements (Friday)
Video Simulation: Sprint Retrospective (Friday)

Readings

Email: Acceptance Tests
Resource: Sprint 1 Retrospective - Meeting Minutes
Exercise: Week 4 Release Planning
Resource: Week 4 Project Release Plan (Proposed Solution)
Email: Iteration Plan Explanation

Videos

Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Monday)
Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Wednesday)
Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Friday)
Video Simulation: Client Demo (Friday)
Video Simulation: Backlog Refinement (Friday)
Video Simulation: Sprint Retrospective (Friday)

Readings

Exercise: Week 5 Release Planning
Resource: Week 5 Project Release Plan (Proposed Solution)
Resource: Sprint 2 Retrospective - Meeting Minutes (Friday)

Videos

Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Wednesday)
Video Simulation: Standup Meeting (Friday)
Video Simulation: Client Demo (Friday)
Video Simulation: Project Retrospective
Congratulations on completing the Capstone

Readings

Decision Tree: Loose Cannon
Supplemental Reading: Release Burndown Solution
Resource: Project Retrospective - Meeting Minutes
Discussion Forum: Your Specialization Experience
Acknowledgements

Instructors

University of Alberta, Edmonton Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long does it take to complete this course?

It will take you approximately 19 hours to complete this course. It has six modules with video lectures and quizzes and graded assignments.

2: Will financial aid be available?

Financial aid will be available to candidates who cannot afford to pay the full course fee. To apply for financial aid, choose the Financial Aid option on the course page, beside the “Enrol for free” option. You will be redirected to an application, which you must complete, and wait for Coursera’s notification within 15 days.

3: Will I be eligible for a certificate?

You will receive a certificate after you complete the course, from Coursera. You can share this certificate on your CVs, resumes and LinkedIn profile. However, you have to pay the course fee to be eligible for certification.

4: Why should I do this course from Coursera?

In Coursera, you can audit this course for free. Besides that, it is a 100% online course, with subtitles in multiple languages like English, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek, Russian, and Spanish. You can also complete this course in your own time, at your own pace, owing to the fact that it is a self-paced course. Coursera will also give you flexible deadlines.

5: When should I do the course?

You can start this course at your own convenience. Since this is a self-paced course with flexible deadlines, you can complete the course in your own time without giving up your usual daily schedule.