Learning Outcomes

Quality Assurance and Quality Control - Introduction

Why is Quality Assurance Important?

Quality Assurance in Software Engineering

Quality Assurance in Industrial Practices

Lesson Summary

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. It mentions the essential principles of QA and its industrial aspects and importance. The module also discusses the importance of QA and QC in software engineering and development and some of the most important QA certifications.

Quality Assurance (QA) - Techniques and Methodologies - Assessment

Learn how to ensure quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in this free online quality management course.

Quality Assurance (QA) - Techniques and Methodologies

Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are integral concepts for any industry. This quality management course demonstrates the importance of these practices and explains how organizations implement them to ensure that only high-quality products reach consumers. We focus on the role of QA and QC practices within the software engineering and development industry. Sign up to launch your career as a trained quality management professional.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control: Definitions and Importance

Business and Historical Aspects of Quality Assurance

Guidelines for Quality Control

P.D.C.A. Cycle and Quality Assurance Tools

Methods of Root Cause Analysis

This module covers critical quality and control concepts,  including the history, best practices, and trends in the field. You'll also learn about strategies and tools such as quality management systems, RCA, FMEA, SPC, and PDCA. These are vital for pinpointing and solving issues, enhancing operations, and assuring continuous improvement in Q.A.

The Role of Quality Control in the Software Business

Manufacturing and Service Industry Quality Control

L.E.A.N. Standards and Quality Assurance

Certifications in Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance as a Profession

This module covers software development, manufacturing, and service delivery quality control. You'll learn about techniques like statistical process control, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing and how to use them effectively. You'll also learn about the certifications and competencies needed to become a successful Q.A. professional.

Fundamentals of Quality Assurance - Course Assessment

Learn how to maintain product excellence and client satisfaction in this free online quality management course.

Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

This quality management course is an ideal starting point if you want to work as a quality auditor or quality control engineer. We outline strategies you can use to ensure the high quality of your products and services in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. We explain how to analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), manage risks and solve difficulties. These skills enable you to confront any challenge with confidence.

Topic A - Introduction

Review Quiz

In this module, Introduction, students will get an introduction to scrum. This module will discuss why it is important to learn scrum, what this course will help you do or solve, and what you can get out of this course personally. Students will learn to use Bloom's taxonomy, reflect on expectations, and come to understand scrum better overall.

Topic A - Introduction to Scrum

Topic B - Scrum Overview

Topic C - Scrum Concepts & Principles

Topic D - Scrum Phases & Processes

Topic E - Course Summary

In this module, Introduction to Scrum, students will learn about the reasons for agile development methods, the benefits of scrum, the six key scrum principles, and the five scrum aspects. This module will cover project management as a discipline, the specific goal that project management achieves, and the software development lifecycle management.

Topic A - Initiating a Project

Topic B - Creating the Project Vision

Topic C - Identifying the Scrum Master

Topic D - Forming the Scrum Team

Topic E - Developing Epics

Topic F - Creating the Prioritized Product Backlog

Topic G - Release Planning

Topic H - Course Summary

In this module, Initiating a Project, students will learn about initiating a project, creating the project vision, identifying the scrum master, forming the scrum team, developing epics, creating the prioritized product backlog, and release planning. By completing this module, students will understand the process involved in initiating a project.

Topic A - Planning & Estimating a Project

Topic B - Creating User Stories

Topic C - Approve, Estimate & Commit User Stories

Topic D - Create Tasks

Topic E - Estimating Tasks

Topic F - Creating the Sprint Backlog

Topic G - Course Summary

In this module, Planning & Estimating a Project, students will learn about how to create user stories, how to approve, estimate, and commit user stories, create tasks, estimate tasks, and create a sprint backlog. Students will then learn about the scrum cycle, plan, and how to use estimates. This module then covers user story meetings and workshops, including what user stories describe and what they tell.

Topic A - Implementing a Project

Topic B - Creating Deliverables

Topic C - Conducting the Daily Standup (or Daily Scrum)

Topic D - Grooming the Prioritized Product Backlog

In this module, Implementing a Project, students will learn about how to produce deliverables, what happens in a daily standup meeting (or daily scrum), how scrum reduces technical debt and improves the agility and maintainability of code, and how impediments are identified and managed. This module will also look at the process of creating deliverables, building deliverables, refactoring, and outputs for creating deliverables.

Topic A - Sprint Review and Retrospect

Topic B - Convene a Scrum of Scrums

Topic C - Demonstrating & Validating Sprint

Topic D - Retrospect Sprint

In this module, Sprint Review and Retrospect, students will learn about the sprint review and retrospect, convene a scrum of scrums, demonstrate and validate sprint, and retrospect sprint. This module also covers what happens in a sprint review, why to use a scrum of scrums, what happens in a sprint retrospect, and how these drive performance improvements.

Topic A - Release

Topic B - Ship Deliverables

Topic C - Retrospect Project

Topic D - Course Summary

In this module, Release, students will learn about the difference between handing over deliverables and release, integration issues with organizational release and deployment, how to retrospect a project and recommend improvements, the concept of minimum functionality and its importance. This module will also cover the pilot plan; one of the key inputs into ship deliverables.

Scrum Development - Assessment

Learn the concepts of Scrum Developer training with this free online Scrum development course.

Scrum Development

Discover the fundamentals of Scrum development through our free online course. Delve into the principles behind agile methodologies, explore the benefits of Scrum, and gain insight into its six core principles and five key aspects. Learn essential skills such as project initiation, planning, estimation, and implementation, alongside detailed examinations of sprint review and retrospective practices. Embark on your journey to Scrum mastery today.

Introduction to Agile Master Training

Agile Methodologies and Terms

Core Introduction to Agile

Agile Manifesto

Core Agile Practices

Agile Overview Summary

Introduction to Agile Master Training - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about introductory aspects of agile applications used in organizations and businesses. You will also learn about concepts covering methodologies, the agile manifesto and practices required for agile usage.  You will also learn about the special structure, learning methods and aims of the course.

Introduction to Lean Development

Understanding Lean Development

Lean Development Summary

Understanding Lean Software Development - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about the origins of lean software development alongside the seven important principles it uses. You will also learn about the benefits of iterative development together with the relationship between agile framework and lean development.

Introduction to Kanban

Origins of Kanban

Understanding Kanban Core Practices

Understanding Kanban Summary

Understanding Kanban - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about the origins of Kanban together with its core practices and main principles used in operation. You will also learn about the different benefits of using Kanban over other approaches including how it visualizes aspects into signboards.

Core Scrum Practices

Scrum Overview

Core Concepts and Principles of Scrum

Scrum Processes

Scrum Summary

Introduction to Scrum - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about more reasons for adopting Agile development methods related to the benefits of Scrum. You will also learn about key scrum principles and different aspects required for executing adequate applications of Scrum in development.

Introduction to Extreme Programming

Extreme Programming Basics

Practices and Adoption Strategies

Extreme Programing Summary

Understanding Extreme Programming Software Development - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about the Extreme Programming Agile framework for the development of high-quality software. You will also learn about the core values of this framework alongside its roles, practices, and aspects surrounding its adoption.

Introduction to Other Agile Methods

Dynamic System Development Method

Crystal Methodology

Feature Driven Development

Comparing Agile Methodologies

Other Agile Methods Summary

Other Agile Methods - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about other relevant Agile models used for software development and project management. You will also learn how to compare and select different Agile methods for suitable projects based on the required features or processes.

Agile Master Training - Assessment

This free online course describes the development of Agile processes and their implementation in project management.

Agile Master Training

Agile Master Training is a course carefully designed to analyze the different essential processes adopted by modern companies in making decisions. The course illustrates the best practices needed to develop software successfully and manage projects adequately. Contrary to popular belief, Agile principles do not make decisions for boards. Instead, you will discover that they serve as a tool for boards. Start your learning today!

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