Agile Estimation with Story Points and Relative Sizing

Traditional time-based estimation often leads to missed deadlines and team burnout because software development is inherently unpredictable. This text-based course teaches you how to use relative sizing and story points to create realistic, flexible plans that help your team deliver value consistently. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental shift from hourly estimates to relative effort and story points. - Apply collaborative estimation techniques like Planning Poker and Affinity Mapping for remote and hybrid teams. - Calculate and track team velocity to forecast future sprint capacities with greater confidence. - Avoid common estimation pitfalls, such as point inflation and confusing complexity with duration. - Integrate estimation with modern workflow metrics like cycle time and throughput for holistic project predictability. You will start by learning core Agile terminology and foundational concepts before moving into step-by-step estimation scenarios and practical team exercises. This course is designed for beginners, including new scrum masters, product owners, and developers with no prior estimation experience. Start reading today to bring clarity, alignment, and confidence to your team's planning sessions.