Free Agile Planning and Estimation Course

FAQs

• Is this Agile Planning and Estimation course free?

  Yes, this course is completely free and includes a certificate upon successful completion.

• Who should take this course?

  This course is ideal for anyone interested in Agile, including developers, project managers, product owners, business analysts, students, and career changers looking to build Agile planning skills.

• Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  There are no strict prerequisites. A basic understanding of Agile or Scrum concepts is helpful but not required, as the course is designed for beginners.

• What estimation techniques are covered in this course?

  The course covers a range of estimation techniques including Story Points, Ideal Time Estimates, Planning Poker, Affinity Estimation, and the Relative Weighting Method.

• Does this course include hands-on activities?

  Yes, the course includes several practical activities such as writing user personas, writing user stories, conducting a Planning Poker simulation, prioritizing backlogs, and creating a release plan.

• What is the difference between release planning and Sprint planning?

  Release planning focuses on delivering a set of features over multiple Sprints to meet a product goal, while Sprint planning focuses on selecting and committing to backlog items for a single Sprint. Both are covered in detail.

• Does this course cover backlog prioritization?

  Yes, the course covers backlog prioritization techniques including the Value Risk Matrix and the Kano Model, helping you understand how to order backlog items based on value and risk.

• What are information radiators and are they covered in this course?

  Information radiators are visual displays that make project progress visible to the entire team and stakeholders. Yes, it covers information radiators in detail, including Burndown Charts and Bar Charts.

• Will I learn how to communicate with stakeholders in this course?

  Yes, this course includes a dedicated sub-lesson on communication with stakeholders, covering how to keep them informed, aligned, and engaged throughout an Agile project.

• Is a certificate provided after completing this course?

  Yes, upon successful completion of the course you will receive a free certificate that you can add to your resume or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your Agile planning and estimation knowledge to employers.

• How is this course structured?

  The course is structured progressively across 12 lessons, starting from the foundations of Agile estimation and moving through user stories, epics, story points, estimation methods, planning, monitoring, controlling, and ending with a Key Takeaways lesson.

• Do I need to install any software to take this course?

  No, you do not need to install any software to take this course. All you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to access the course content.

• Is there a time limit to complete this course?

  This course offers 90 days of access from the date of enrollment, giving you plenty of time to complete all lessons and activities at your own pace.

• Is this course suitable for beginners?

  Yes, this course is specifically designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of Agile planning or estimation. It starts from the very basics and gradually builds your understanding through clear explanations and hands-on activities.

• Does this course cover the challenges faced during Agile monitoring?

  Yes, this course is fully dedicated to Agile monitoring and includes two sub-lessons specifically focused on the challenges teams face while monitoring, covering both roadblocks that slow down progress and deviations from the original plan, along with strategies to address them effectively.