Scrum Developer Fundamentals: Planning, Estimation, and Execution

Transitioning to agile development requires more than just knowing the terminology—it demands a practical understanding of how to plan, estimate, and execute work within a Scrum framework. This text-based course equips you with the foundational knowledge and practices needed to thrive on a modern Scrum team. You will transition from understanding basic agile concepts to actively contributing to sprint planning, defining clear project visions, and estimating developer tasks with precision. What you'll learn: - Understand core Scrum principles, roles, and terminology from a developer's perspective. - Create a clear project vision and initiate collaborative agile projects. - Practice agile estimation techniques like Planning Poker and story pointing using written scenarios. - Apply modern collaborative development workflows aligned with continuous integration. - Manage and refine product backlogs to ensure clear, actionable developer tasks. The course begins with foundational Scrum concepts and roles, progressing through project initiation, collaborative estimation, and sprint execution. You will read realistic case studies and complete written exercises designed to simulate real-world sprint cycles. This course is perfect for beginner developers, project team members, and anyone new to agile software development. No prior Scrum experience is required. Start reading today to build your agile development skills and deliver value in every sprint.