What is the focus of this Agile training program?

It focuses on Agile estimation, planning, monitoring, and control to improve accuracy, transparency, and delivery in projects.

Who should enroll in this course?

Project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile team members, and beginners aiming to build Agile estimation and planning expertise.

What practical skills will I gain from this course?

You’ll learn to write user stories and epics, apply Planning Poker and Affinity Estimation, create release and sprint plans, and monitor progress with burndown charts and radiators.

What are the real-world applications of Agile covered in this course?

The course includes backlog prioritization using the Value Risk Matrix and Kano Model, writing user personas, sprint planning, and managing roadblocks and deviations for better delivery outcomes.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

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. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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Agile Estimation Planning and Tracking Training

Agile Estimation Planning and Tracking Training

This course is part of Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Grasp Agile estimation concepts with practical techniques
Write effective user stories, manage epics, and prioritize backlogs
Apply estimation methods like Planning Poker and Affinity Estimation
Create release plans, manage sprints, and monitor progress with charts

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

14 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Master Agile Scrum with Specialization Certification Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

This Agile Estimation and Planning course provides the skills to estimate, plan, monitor, and control projects effectively. Start with Estimation Foundations to explore core concepts and apply techniques like user personas to define requirements and improve accuracy. Then, learn User Stories and Epics to write stories, manage epics, and prioritize backlogs with the Value Risk Matrix and Kano Model. Next, master Story Points and Estimation Methods such as Planning Poker and Affinity Estimation to align teams and deliver accurate forecasts. Finally, apply Agile Planning and Monitoring to create release plans, conduct sprints, and use burndown charts and information radiators to track progress and address roadblocks.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Agile Estimation: Learn core terms and concepts with practical exercises - Apply User Stories and Epics: Write stories, manage epics, and prioritize backlogs - Use Estimation Methods: Apply Planning Poker and Affinity Estimation in practice - Plan and Monitor Projects: Create release plans, manage sprints, and track progress Ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and professionals seeking Agile estimation and planning expertise.

Module details

This module introduces Agile estimation, planning, monitoring, and controlling, setting the foundation for effective project management. Learn essential terms and concepts of Agile estimating and understand its role in guiding project success. Explore practical techniques through activities like writing user personas, reinforcing skills to define requirements, improve accuracy, and plan iterations with confidence.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 11 minutes

Agile Estimating, Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling2 minutes
Learning Objectives1 minute
Agile Estimating1 minute
Essential Terms for Agile Estimation2 minutes
Activity: Writing User Personas5 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 115 minutes

Assessment for Course Introduction and Estimation Foundations60 minutes
Quiz on Foundations of Agile Estimation55 minutes

This module focuses on creating and managing user stories and epics to drive Agile project success. Learn what makes an effective user story and practice writing them for Agile teams. Explore the role of epics, their impact on planning, and apply the relative weighting method. Reinforce skills with activities like prioritizing backlogs using the Value Risk Matrix and Kano Model to maximize business value.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 24 minutes

What Is a User Story?7 minutes
Activity: Writing User Stories2 minutes
What is an Epic?6 minutes
Relative Weighting Method3 minutes
Activity: Prioritizing Backlogs Using the Value Risk Matrix and the Kano Model5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Assessment for User Stories and Epics60 minutes
Quiz on User Stories for Agile Teams15 minutes
Quiz on Working with Epics55 minutes

This module explores story points and Agile estimation methods to improve project planning accuracy. Learn how story points differ from ideal time estimates and why they matter for Agile teams. Discover key estimation techniques, including Planning Poker and Affinity Estimation, to encourage collaboration, align team understanding, and deliver realistic, value-driven forecasts for successful sprints.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

This module covers Agile planning and monitoring, guiding you from vision to execution. Learn how to prioritize a product backlog, create effective release plans, and conduct commitment-driven sprint planning. Explore Agile monitoring techniques to track progress, identify roadblocks, and manage deviations. Reinforce concepts through discussions and activities that strengthen planning and delivery skills.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 34 minutes

Agile Planning2 minutes
Activity: Product Backlog Prioritization Discussion3 minutes
What Is Release Planning?3 minutes
Activity: Creating a Release Plan3 minutes
What Is Sprint Planning?4 minutes
Commitment-Driven Sprint Planning5 minutes
Agile Monitoring3 minutes
Challenges Faced While Monitoring: Roadblocks8 minutes
Challenges Faced While Monitoring: Deviations3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Assessment for Agile Planning and Monitoring60 minutes
Quiz on Agile Planning from Vision to Execution15 minutes
Quiz on Agile Monitoring55 minutes

This module focuses on Agile monitoring and control techniques to ensure project transparency and alignment. Learn how to use information radiators and burndown charts to track progress and keep teams informed. Explore Agile controlling practices, including effective communication with stakeholders, to address issues early. Conclude with key takeaways that strengthen control, visibility, and delivery success.