Move from participating in sprints to actively planning them with Plan, Estimate, and Break Down Sprints. This course is designed for any agile team member who wants to master the core mechanics of creating a predictable and successful sprint. You will learn to facilitate and execute the key ceremonies and practices that turn a backlog of ideas into a committed and actionable plan.
Plan, Estimate, and Break Down Sprints
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Plan, Estimate, and Break Down Sprints
This course is part of Getting Started with Jira Specialization
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Learners will plan sprints, apply story-point estimation, and break down user stories into sub-tasks to ensure a collaborative delivery.
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January 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module moves beyond the theory of Sprint Planning to focus on its strategic execution. You will learn not just the purpose and time-boxes of this critical ceremony, but how to prepare for and participate in it effectively. By analyzing the inputs (a well-refined backlog) and outputs (a sprint goal), you will be equipped to help your team create a realistic and valuable plan.
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In this module, you will master the collaborative art of story-point estimation. You will learn why abstract, relative estimation is more effective than time-based estimates for assessing complexity and uncertainty. Through hands-on scenarios, you will practice using agile estimation techniques and learn to justify your estimates, helping your team build a shared understanding of the work ahead.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
This final module focuses on making work visible and actionable by breaking it down. You will learn how to analyze a user story and deconstruct it into the concrete technical and procedural sub-tasks required to get it to "Done." This skill is essential for improving workflow, enabling parallel work, and providing clear, daily visibility into a story's true progress.
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