About this course: While scrum and XP were transforming the software development industry, there were another set of ideas (derived from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma) that started to influence software development methods. These ideas around Lean Software Development forms the foundation of number of agile methods. In this course, we will explore lean concepts and cover some of the common Lean methods and techniques like Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc. In this course, we will also learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help team learn about user and market needs much faster and cheaper. As part of this course, you will also apply the knowledge gained in this course to fictional case studies. These projects will help you gain experience to confidently apply these techniques in real world. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply lean techniques / methods to software development. You will also be able to apply methods to learn about your users and market needs much faster and cheaper.
Who is this class for: This class is anyone who has 1-2 years of experience building software using Traditional and Agile methods and looking to learn about applying lean principles to software development
Created by: University of Minnesota
Taught by: Praveen Mittal, Adjunct Professor
College of Science and Engineering
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the Software Development Lifecycle Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study with 3-4 hours /week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Lean Fundamentals
In this module, we will first learn about core lean principles from manufacturing. After that we will learn how you can apply these lean principles in software development. Finally we will learn about Lean Principles of software development in depth. At the end of this module, you will build the foundational knowledge around lean concepts.
8 videos, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Welcome and Course Intro
- Reading: Course Learning Plan
- Video: What do we mean by Lean?
- Reading: Video: Five Principles of Lean
- Video: Lean for software development
- Reading: Video: Lean Vs Agile
- Practice Quiz: Lean Fundamentals
- Reading: Video: Eliminate Waste
- Video: Amplify Learning / Create Knowledge
- Video: Defer Commitments
- Video: Build Quality In
- Reading: Lean Principle: Respect People
- Video: Deliver Fast
- Video: Optimize the whole
Graded: Lean Principles
WEEK 2
Kanban, Value Steam Mapping and Kaizen
In this module we will learn about Kanban and other Lean practices like Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen etc. You will gain the ability to participate effectively in using these tools and practices.
2 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Kanban for software development
- Reading: Lean Metrics : Tracking Flow Based Methods like Kanban
- Practice Quiz: Kanban
- Video: Value Stream Mapping
- Reading: Video: Intro to Kaizen
- Reading: Video: Kaizen Examples
- Reading: Video: 5 Whys
Graded: Value Stream Map
Graded: Kanban, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen
WEEK 3
Lean Startup
In this lesson we will learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help your team learn about user and market needs much faster.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Lean Startup Principles
- Video: Lean Startup (validated Learning and Build-measure-learn)
- Video: Innovation Accounting
- Reading: A Talk by Eric Ries on Lean Startup
Graded: Lean Startup
WEEK 4
Design Thinking
In this module, we will learn about a technique called "Learn Startup with Design Thinking". These techniques help the team learn about user needs. You will also get an opportunity to apply this technique on a fictional case study. At the end of this module, you will be able to uncover user needs using "Lean Startup with Design Thinking".
4 videos
- Video: Design Thinking
- Video: Lean Startup with Design Thinking
- Video: Identifying and Classifying Assumptions
- Video: Prototype and Test
Graded: Design Thinking
Graded: Applying Design Thinking
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