Scrum Master: Sprint Goals & Planning

Scrum Master: Sprint Goals & Planning

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• recognize the purpose of Sprint planning within the Scrum framework
• recognize the key elements associated with Sprint planning
• recognize what Sprint goals are and why they are required
• describe the guidelines for defining Sprint goals
• define the term Done to validate fulfillment of Sprint goal
• define increment in the context of Sprint goals
• describe techniques for estimating the Sprint backlog
• describe guidelines for conducting an effective Sprint planning meeting
• recognize common mistakes of Sprint planning
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Sprint planning makes use of various consensus and estimation techniques in an effort to define a measurable Sprint goal for the Product Owner, team, and stakeholders. The Spring Goal should define what is going to be completed during the course of the current Sprint.

This course presents the concepts associated with setting Sprint goals and planning for the Sprint. You will learn about the Definition of Done, how to define the increment, how to estimate the Sprint backlog, and how to avoid common mistakes. Commonly used tools and techniques, and ways to conduct effective Sprint meetings are also covered.