Agile Software Product Planning: From Requirements to Release

Building great software requires more than just writing code; it demands a clear, adaptable path from initial idea to final delivery. Without structured planning, development teams face scope creep, missed deadlines, and misaligned expectations. This written course equips you with the fundamental skills to translate high-level product visions into structured, actionable development plans. You will learn how to bridge the gap between user requirements and developer tasks, ensuring your team delivers value incrementally and predictably. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational Agile planning principles, cycles, and key terminology - Map user requirements to actionable developer tasks using user stories and epics - Apply velocity-driven planning and estimation techniques to forecast delivery timelines - Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks before they impact your release cycle - Align planning workflows with modern continuous delivery and feedback loops The journey begins with foundational Agile concepts and terminology before moving into practical techniques for mapping requirements, estimating effort, and managing risk. Through written explanations and practical scenarios, you will learn how to maintain flexible plans that adapt to changing product needs. This course is designed for aspiring product managers, project managers, business analysts, and developers transitioning into planning or leadership roles. No prior experience with Agile methodology is required. Start reading today to build the skills needed to guide software projects to successful, predictable releases.