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Mastering Agile Estimating and Planning; A Step-by-Step Guide to Mitigating Project Risks

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What does the Agile Estimating and Planning course cover?

Agile Estimating and Planning is covered here in 10 modules: Introduction to Agile Estimating and Planning: Benefits of agile estimating and planning, Understanding Agile Estimation Techniques: Hybrid estimation approaches, Agile Planning Frameworks and Methodologies: Extreme programming (XP) and 7 more.

How do you approach Agile Estimating and Planning step by step?

The work is sequenced in 10 stages. It starts with Introduction to Agile Estimating and Planning: Benefits of agile estimating and planning, moves through Understanding Agile Estimation Techniques: Hybrid estimation approaches and Agile Planning Frameworks and Methodologies: Extreme programming (XP), and ends at Conclusion and Next Steps: Summary of key takeaways.

What is in Module 1 of the Agile Estimating and Planning course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Agile Estimating and Planning: Benefits of agile estimating and planning. It works through overview of agile methodologies and frameworks, principles of agile estimating and planning, benefits of agile estimating and planning and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 9 modules build on.

How is the Agile Estimating and Planning course delivered?

The Agile Estimating and Planning course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Agile Estimating and Planning course cost?

The Agile Estimating and Planning course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Agile Estimating and Planning Toolkit, Estimation Techniques in Agile Project Management, Software Project Estimation in Agile Project Management, Software Project Estimation and Agile Contracts Kit.

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Mastering Agile Estimating and Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mitigating Project Risks



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to master agile estimating and planning, and mitigate project risks. Through interactive and engaging lessons, participants will learn how to apply agile principles and best practices to real-world projects.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of agile estimating and planning
  • Learn how to apply agile principles to real-world projects
  • Master the art of estimating and planning in agile projects
  • Mitigate project risks through effective planning and estimation
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of agile methodologies and frameworks


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Agile Estimating and Planning: Benefits of agile estimating and planning

  • Overview of agile methodologies and frameworks
  • Principles of agile estimating and planning
  • Benefits of agile estimating and planning
  • Challenges of agile estimating and planning
  • Best practices for agile estimating and planning

Module 2. Understanding Agile Estimation Techniques: Hybrid estimation approaches

  • Introduction to agile estimation techniques
  • Story points and velocity-based estimation
  • Hours-based estimation
  • Hybrid estimation approaches
  • Best practices for agile estimation

Module 3. Agile Planning Frameworks and Methodologies: Extreme programming (XP)

  • Overview of agile planning frameworks and methodologies
  • Scrum framework
  • Kanban framework
  • Lean software development
  • Extreme programming (XP)

Module 4. Agile Planning Tools and Techniques: Test management tools, Requirements management tools

  • Introduction to agile planning tools and techniques
  • Agile project management tools
  • Collaboration and communication tools
  • Requirements management tools
  • Test management tools

Module 5. Managing and Mitigating Project Risks: Introduction to project risk management

  • Introduction to project risk management
  • Identifying and assessing project risks
  • Prioritizing and mitigating project risks
  • Monitoring and controlling project risks
  • Best practices for project risk management

Module 6. Agile Estimating and Planning in Practice: Case studies of

  • Case studies of agile estimating and planning in practice
  • Real-world examples of agile estimating and planning
  • Lessons learned from agile estimating and planning projects
  • Best practices for implementing agile estimating and planning

Module 7: Advanced Agile Estimating and Planning Techniques

  • Introduction to advanced agile estimating and planning techniques
  • Agile estimation and planning for large and complex projects
  • Agile estimation and planning for distributed teams
  • Agile estimation and planning for projects with multiple stakeholders

Module 8. Agile Estimating and Planning for Business Value: Measuring business value in agile projects

  • Introduction to agile estimating and planning for business value
  • Understanding business value in agile projects
  • Measuring business value in agile projects
  • Maximizing business value in agile projects

Module 9: Agile Estimating and Planning for Continuous Improvement

  • Introduction to agile estimating and planning for continuous improvement
  • Understanding continuous improvement in agile projects
  • Implementing continuous improvement in agile projects
  • Measuring continuous improvement in agile projects

Module 10. Conclusion and Next Steps: Summary of key takeaways

  • Summary of key takeaways
  • Next steps for implementing agile estimating and planning
  • Resources for further learning and support


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging lessons with real-world examples and case studies
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content covering the latest agile methodologies and frameworks
  • Expert instructors with extensive experience in agile estimating and planning
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning with self-paced online access
  • User-friendly interface with easy navigation and clear instructions
  • Mobile-accessible for learning on-the-go
  • Community-driven with discussion forums and peer feedback
  • Actionable insights with practical exercises and quizzes
  • Hands-on projects for applying agile estimating and planning skills
  • Bite-sized lessons for easy learning and retention
  • Lifetime access to course materials and updates
  • Gamification with badges and leaderboards for motivation
  • Progress tracking with personalized feedback and coaching


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's mastery of agile estimating and planning skills and can be used to demonstrate their expertise to employers and clients.

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