Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation

$1,155

  • 1 day
  • Onsite
  • 12 people max.
Ref: SUG305
12 people max.
$1,155
In-company rate: from $2,195 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
1 day
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of Planning Poker, 70% of agile estimates prove inaccurate, generating average budget overruns of 25% per project.

  • Teams lose up to 20% productivity correcting delays and reallocations, wasting thousands of euros per sprint.

  • For a project manager or Scrum Master, these repeated failures erode stakeholder trust, jeopardizing promotions and professional reputation.

  • Each month without agile estimation expertise exposes the company to insurmountable cumulative risks.

Youcef TAHRI, Learni trainer · Management expert
Youcef TAHRI

Learni trainer · Management expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training objectives

  • Understand the role of estimation in agile project management
  • Discover Planning Poker and its collaborative benefits
  • Implement an effective Planning Poker session
  • Know how to interpret, refine, and exploit estimation results
  • Manage biases and typical difficulties in collective estimations

Program

Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation curriculum: 3 modules over 1 day

Module 1 : Introduction to Agile Estimation and Planning Poker

Presentation of agile estimation principles, context and challenges of collective estimation, discovery of estimation methods. Detailed introduction to Planning Poker: history, foundations, typical process, and why this collaborative game improves project forecasts.

Module 2 : Preparation and Facilitation of a Planning Poker Session

Technical and organizational prerequisites: definition of user stories, choice of scale (Fibonacci sequence or others). Roles and responsibilities of each participant (Scrum Master, Product Owner, team). Card distribution, facilitation of discussions, time management, and handling divergences of opinion.

Module 3 : Practical Exercises and Feedback

Complete simulation of a Planning Poker session on a fictional backlog: estimation of several stories, speaking up, argumentation. Identification and correction of classic biases: anchoring effect, hierarchical influence, social pressure. Collective analysis of discrepancies and sharing of best practices for more reliable estimations.

How Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation skills are assessed

  • MCQ on agile estimation principles at the end of the session
  • Practical case study with collective debriefing
  • Application exercises throughout the day

How the Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation course is taught

  • Alternation of theoretical courses and practical workshops
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Planning Poker Kit (digital card game provided)
  • PDF course materials provided to each participant

Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training?+
They can understand the role of estimation in agile project management, discover Planning Poker and its collaborative benefits and implement an effective Planning Poker session. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Agile Estimation and Planning Poker. Day 2: Preparation and Facilitation of a Planning Poker Session. Day 3: Practical Exercises and Feedback. The Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program runs over 1 day, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training assessed?+
Assessment relies on MCQ on agile estimation principles at the end of the session, practical case study with collective debriefing and application exercises throughout the day. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training costs $1,155 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $2,195 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training take?+
1 day, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training?+
Have a basic understanding of project management or agile methods.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering Planning Poker for Agile Project Estimation training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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