Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0374
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
CENG 004A
Location:
Online
Length:
Approximately 23 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Software Acquisition
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to elevate knowledge of Agile methodologies, principles, and practices to help learners successfully navigate and support agile-driven programs and initiatives within DoD. This collection of virtual and online courses will help learners develop an in-depth understanding of Agile values and principles with emphasis on functional roles and interdependencies crucial in capability development using Agile methodologies. Learners will also explore the dynamics of successful Agile transformations and how to foster change in cultural mindsets within organizations. Upon completing this credential, learners will have a thorough understanding of continuous Agile software acquisition, including its benefits, risks, pre-award contracting considerations, and post-award contract management in an agile setting.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize effectiveness and benefits of Agile methodologies for the DoD.
  • Given a DoD Software Acquisition project, make decisions about DoD agile products, processes and practices.
  • Given a Product Backlog, create team effort estimations that can be used to plan software development.
  • Given a DoD Software Acquisition scenario, demonstrate how to plan an agile project by creating a product roadmap, release burnup, sprint plan, and sprint Burndown.
  • Recognize DoD's Policy for developing software capability at the speed of relevance via the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
  • Describe the emergence of the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and its major differences with other pathways.
  • Recognize value metrics for monitoring the success of a software development project.
  • Recognize the benefits of using an Agile framework for any DoD Acquisition.
  • Recognize the ingredients of setting up an Agile Project.
  • Recognize Agile Estimation methods to determine the effort to design and develop each User Story.
  • Recognize how Agile helps DoD build warfighter capabilities.

General Topics:

  • Agile Planning
  • Agile Requirements
  • Agile Development
  • Software Acquisition Pathway
  • Value Metrics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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