Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No this specialization is not eligible for university credit

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What is the refund policy?

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Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Agile Systems Engineering Specialization

Agile Systems Engineering Specialization

The Fundamentals of Agile Systems Engineering. Evaluate & apply systems engineering to adapt effectively to changing project scope and constraints.

Instructor: J. Morgan Nicholson

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1 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

20 weeks to complete

at 2 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

20 weeks to complete

at 2 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn the fundamentals of Systems Engineering
Learn Agile principles in the context of Systems Engineering projects
Learn the challenges of scaling Agile methods to large scale, systems engineering projects

Skills you'll gain

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Taught in English

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from University of Colorado System

Specialization - 1 course series

This Specialization is intended for project managers and new systems Engineers seeking to develop a working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Agile techniques. Through four courses, you will cover Systems Engineering fundamentals, Agile principles, challenges with Scaling agile to Systems Engineering Projects and leadership techniques which will prepare you to effectively design and implement systems engineering processes and methods to complete large-scale engineering under frequent change.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will work on projects that simulate real-world systems engineering challenges, applying Agile methods to design, adapt, and manage large-scale engineering processes under changing conditions. These projects provide hands-on practice in using systems engineering and leadership techniques to solve authentic, complex problems.