★★★★★
"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Aarti SharmaSenior Project Manager · TCS
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Sprint Planning
- Agile planning concepts
- Sprint objectives
- Scrum planning process
- Team collaboration
- Delivery goals
- Planning principles
Module 2: Agile Estimation Fundamentals
- Estimation concepts
- Relative estimation
- Effort estimation
- Complexity assessment
- Size estimation
- Estimation mindset
Module 3: User Stories
- User story structure
- INVEST principles
- Story writing
- Story splitting
- Acceptance criteria
- Story refinement
Module 4: Product Backlog Management
- Product backlog
- Backlog refinement
- Prioritization
- Feature organization
- Requirement management
- Value prioritization
Module 5: Sprint Backlog Creation
- Sprint backlog
- Work breakdown
- Task identification
- Sprint commitment
- Team ownership
- Work organization
Module 6: Estimation Techniques
- Story points
- Planning Poker
- T-shirt sizing
- Affinity estimation
- Dot voting
- Relative sizing
Module 7: Capacity Planning
- Team capacity
- Resource availability
- Sprint workload
- Velocity analysis
- Availability planning
- Capacity optimization
Module 8: Velocity & Forecasting
- Velocity calculation
- Trend analysis
- Forecasting
- Delivery prediction
- Performance tracking
- Continuous monitoring
Module 9: Prioritization Techniques
- MoSCoW prioritization
- Business value
- Risk-based prioritization
- Dependency prioritization
- Opportunity assessment
- Decision frameworks
Module 10: Dependency Management
- Dependency identification
- Cross-team coordination
- Risk analysis
- Planning adjustments
- Delivery sequencing
- Dependency tracking
Module 11: Sprint Goal Definition
- Goal creation
- Business alignment
- Value delivery
- Outcome planning
- Team commitment
- Success measurement
Module 12: Collaborative Planning
- Planning workshops
- Team discussions
- Stakeholder participation
- Consensus building
- Communication
- Facilitation techniques
Module 13: Agile Metrics
- Velocity
- Burndown charts
- Burnup charts
- Sprint progress
- Team performance
- Delivery metrics
Module 14: Risk Management
- Risk identification
- Planning risks
- Delivery risks
- Mitigation planning
- Issue tracking
- Contingency planning
Module 15: Sprint Execution Readiness
- Definition of Ready
- Requirement validation
- Resource readiness
- Environment preparation
- Team readiness
- Sprint kickoff
Module 16: Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
- Stakeholder updates
- Sprint communication
- Expectation management
- Progress reporting
- Team coordination
- Feedback collection
Module 17: Agile Planning Tools
- Digital planning boards
- Backlog tools
- Estimation tools
- Collaboration platforms
- Reporting dashboards
- Workflow management
Module 18: Continuous Improvement
- Sprint Reviews
- Retrospectives
- Root cause analysis
- Improvement planning
- Lessons learned
- Process optimization
Module 19: Common Planning Challenges
- Scope changes
- Estimation errors
- Resource constraints
- Priority conflicts
- Team coordination
- Resolution strategies
Module 20: Agile Delivery Optimization
- Workflow efficiency
- Incremental delivery
- Value optimization
- Planning refinement
- Delivery consistency
- Performance improvement
Module 21: Sprint Planning Case Studies
- Sprint planning scenarios
- Estimation exercises
- Backlog refinement workshops
- Team planning simulations
- Delivery forecasting
- Practical exercises
Module 22: Professional Sprint Planning Practices
- Planning excellence
- Estimation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Continuous learning
- Delivery optimization
- Industry best practices
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device