Master Agile Estimation – Scrum & Kanban Techniques
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Master Agile Estimation – Scrum & Kanban Techniques
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Learn to apply multiple estimation techniques such as planning poker, T-shirt sizing, and the bucket system.
Understand the concept of velocity and how to calculate it for team capacity forecasting.
Gain skills in troubleshooting estimation challenges like uncertainty and multi-tasking.
Master the art of writing user stories that lead to more accurate and reliable estimates.
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January 2026
5 assignments
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master Agile estimation techniques with a hands-on approach, focusing on Scrum and Kanban. From the basics of story points and velocity to advanced methods like planning poker and T-shirt sizing, this course covers estimation skills for Agile project planning. You’ll explore estimation best practices, learn to calculate team velocity, and understand how to improve your estimation process through real-world exercises. As you progress, you’ll experiment with different techniques, such as relative estimation, reference stories, and the three-point method, and discover when to re-estimate. Troubleshoot common issues like multi-tasking and team instability to improve accuracy. Perfect for Agile practitioners, Scrum Masters, and product owners, this course will help you refine your estimation skills and apply the most effective techniques for your team’s needs. By the end, you'll be able to estimate accurately and troubleshoot estimation challenges with confidence.
In this module, we will introduce you to the world of Agile estimation, covering its significance in Scrum and Kanban methodologies. You'll learn about the core concepts of estimation, explore its role in Agile processes, and engage in an exercise to practice basic estimation techniques. By the end of this section, you'll have a strong foundation for estimating tasks and planning sprints effectively.
What's included
3 videos1 reading
3 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Welcome & course overview•2 minutes
- What is an estimate?•5 minutes
- Exercise #1: Quick estimation exercise•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will explore the essential fundamentals of Agile estimation. You will learn how to create accurate and reliable estimates, utilize techniques like story points, ideal days, and velocity calculation to forecast team capacity. Additionally, you’ll practice relative estimation and understand the importance of when to re-estimate. This section will help you refine your estimation skills for better planning and delivery.
What's included
15 videos1 assignment
15 videos•Total 56 minutes
- Section introduction•1 minute
- What makes a good estimate?•3 minutes
- Estimation best practices•4 minutes
- The planning onion•4 minutes
- Estimating using story points•5 minutes
- Exercise #2: Estimate using dog points•3 minutes
- Calculating team velocity•5 minutes
- Estimating in ideal days•6 minutes
- Exercise #3: Calculate your team's velocity•3 minutes
- Exercise #4: Discussion questions•3 minutes
- Velocity driven vs commitment driven planning•5 minutes
- Estimation scale•4 minutes
- Exercise #5: Relative estimation•2 minutes
- Using reference stories•4 minutes
- When to re-estimate•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Estimation Fundamentals - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into specific estimation techniques used in Agile environments. You’ll explore team-based methods like planning poker, compare complexity using T-shirt sizing, and consider uncertainty with the three-point method. This section is packed with hands-on exercises to help you apply each technique effectively and choose the right one based on your project’s needs.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 26 minutes
- Section introduction•1 minute
- Planning poker•5 minutes
- Exercise #6: Pointing poker session•3 minutes
- T-shirt sizing•4 minutes
- Bucket system•3 minutes
- Silent estimation•3 minutes
- Three-point Method•2 minutes
- Exercise #7: Choosing a technique•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Estimation Techniques - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will address the common pitfalls and challenges in Agile estimation. You will learn why teams struggle with accurate estimation and how to address issues like multi-tasking, uncertainty, and team instability. We’ll also focus on the value of well-written user stories in creating accurate estimates. This section will provide you with the tools to troubleshoot and refine your estimation approach for optimal results.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 34 minutes
- Section introduction•2 minutes
- Why we struggle with estimation•6 minutes
- Writing user stories•5 minutes
- Exercise #8: Re-write user stories•7 minutes
- Multi-tasking•3 minutes
- Exercise #9: Multi-task vs single-task•2 minutes
- Ignoring Uncertainty•5 minutes
- Unstable Teams•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Estimation Troubleshooting - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will review the major takeaways from the course, summarizing the techniques, strategies, and best practices for Agile estimation. You'll leave with the confidence to apply your newfound skills in Scrum and Kanban environments, and be ready to adapt and refine your estimation processes for continuous improvement in your team’s planning and delivery.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 11 minutes
- Course recap & key takeaways•11 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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Agile estimation refers to the techniques used by Agile teams to predict the effort required to complete tasks in Scrum or Kanban projects. It helps teams plan and prioritize work, ensuring that they can meet deadlines and manage resources effectively. Estimation is crucial in Agile because it allows teams to make informed decisions, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to deliver high-quality results.
This course, "Master Agile Estimation – Scrum & Kanban Techniques," focuses on providing a thorough understanding of Agile estimation methods used in Scrum and Kanban frameworks. It covers essential topics like how to estimate using story points, calculate team velocity, and use various estimation techniques such as planning poker, T-shirt sizing, and the three-point method. The course also includes practical exercises to help you apply these techniques in real-world scenarios, ensuring a deep understanding of the estimation process.
After completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of Agile estimation techniques and how to apply them to improve project planning and execution. You’ll be able to effectively estimate tasks, calculate your team's velocity, and choose the most appropriate estimation method based on the context. You’ll also have the skills to troubleshoot common estimation challenges, like team instability and multi-tasking, and improve your team’s overall efficiency.
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