Agile Planning and Estimation

Duration: One Full Day or Two Half Days

Overview

Agile Project planning is collaborative and involves the team in the planning and decision-making process. Project managers and team members must thoroughly understand estimation and planning tools & techniques for any agile project to succeed. While the agile approach is flexible and adapts itself to change, accurate and reliable planning is still possible within the agile methodology framework.

This program will provide a solid base in agile iteration planning and aid you in understanding various estimation tools that support iterative processes. Proper use of these tools and techniques will help accomplish tasks smoothly and complete the project successfully, with measurable savings on both time and resources.

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved in estimating or planning projects using Agile methodologies, such as programmers, testers, project managers and members of delivery teams.

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the program regardless of experience.

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training).
• Interactive workshops and case studies.
• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies.
• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials.
• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific.

Topics Covered

• The purpose of planning
• How to estimate size and time requirements
• Units of estimation
• Techniques for estimating and planning
• Re-estimation procedures
• Sprint planning
• Release and iteration planning
• Final tips and techniques

Learning Outcomes

• Get an introduction to Agile methods
• Traditional planning and estimating vs the Agile methods
• How to implement Agile estimating and planning principles
• Work with the Agile Lifecycle Diagram
• Learn about Affinity Sizing, Poker Planning
• Complexity Buckets, and Ideal Days
• Learn about re-estimation and calibration processes
• Real-world case studies and examples
• Release and Iteration planning
• High-quality training from an industry expert