Software Development Fundamentals: Project Management

This course in software development is intended to provide a foundation in key concepts of development to enable you to succeed in your digital technology role.

With a solid skill set and a good understanding of the job, you'll be ready to start a career as a tech- or development professional.

The high-level concepts and terms involved in software development will be explained to you, along with the key features of the software planning process. You will analyse the processes and produce outputs that meet meaningful requirements.

The project management process is an integral part of software development and any career in digital technology. It is the application of processes and principles to plan, manage and implement initiatives within an organization.

This course will teach you how to describe the software development process, compare Agile with Waterfall approaches, and familiarize yourself with common Agile frameworks. A solid understanding of Agile and its advantages will help you prepare for work in most tech companies that rely on it to improve their products.

Additionally, you will explore the planning and requirements gathering processes. This includes the use of personas as well as user stories.

This course will give you a solid understanding of two common project management methods and common approaches for improving user experience.