Question 1

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

Question 2

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

Accepted Answer

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Question 3

Do I need to know anything about Agile, Scrum, or DevOps to take this course?

Accepted Answer

No. This is an introductory course that assumes no prior knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or DevOps.

Question 4

Which software tools are required?

Accepted Answer

To complete the labs, you will need to set up an account for GitHub and set up an account for Zenhub. Both are free and available via a web browser! There is nothing to download or instrall. A guide for signing up for these accounts is included in the course material, with screen shots and simple step-by-step instructions.

Question 5

Are the labs optional?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The labs are optional so that managers and executives can complete the course without completing the labs. If you are a practitioner, or are pursuing the DevOps Foundation Specialization or DevOps Professional Certificate, you are strongly encouraged to complete the labs, as well as the optional HONORS module project.

Question 6

Do I need to have experience with GitHub or ZenHub?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no need for you to have experience with GitHub or ZenHub prior to taking this course. The course material will guide you through using the tools, with step-by-step instructions as well as an explanation of how the tool is useful for Agile.

Question 7

Are the tools, like GitHub and ZenHub, available at no charge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both tools are available at no cost. By signing up for a 14-day free trial for ZenHub, you will be able to use the tool for the course and the tool will still be available to you for educational purposes or open-source projects after 14 days.

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Module 2: Agile Planning

Module 3: Daily Execution

Module 4: Optional HONORS Project - Create an Agile Plan with ZenHub

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