Capacity Planning

The Capacity Planning course offers practical solutions for designers navigating the fast-paced realm of Agile. It teaches methods to manage the frequent requests and shifting priorities that can lead to overcapacity, long hours, and frustration.

The course also addresses the need for a more discernible process in chaotic, non-Agile environments. Learners will gain the tools to tell their own capacity story and assess whether additional resources are needed.

What you can expect to learn

• Understand different capacity planning approaches
• Know when to apply each method
• Grasp the importance of prioritising capacity planning
• Draft a plan with a critical path
• Learn how to request increased capacity with a strategic plan
• Develop a plan highlighting critical resources
• Understand your team and your agile throughput
• Identify roadblocks and pain points that make estimation unpredictable
• Advocate for more capacity planning, with or without data
• Argue for more predictable capacity, using solid data