Summary  
This chapter introduces four time estimation techniques—bottom-up, top-down, historical, and three-point—that help predict project duration by analyzing individual tasks, overall phases, past data, and risk scenarios.

General domain of usage  
Software project planning

### What Is Time Estimation?

Time estimation allows you to predict how much time a project will take and how many resources you'll need. There are several different techniques you can use to estimate time more accurately. Learn each of the four time estimation techniques in the following sections. 

Which time estimation technique involves estimating the time for each individual task and then summing them up to get the total project time?

Why is it important to involve your project team in the time estimation process?

Verwerf de essentiële vaardigheden die nodig zijn om projecten van begin tot eind te beheren. Leer projectvereisten en -opleveringen te definiëren tijdens de initiatie, een projectplan op te stellen en tijd nauwkeurig te schatten in de planningsfase, vergaderingen te leiden, statusrapporten te schrijven en kosten te beheersen tijdens de uitvoering, en klantfeedback te verzamelen bij het afsluiten van een project. Aan het einde bent u in staat om projecten effectief te beheren en veelvoorkomende fouten te vermijden.

Explore the core concepts of project management, including key frameworks, the essential phases, and common mistakes to avoid, providing a solid foundation for successful project management.

The Initiation Phase focuses on setting a strong foundation for the project. Learn how to define project requirements, outline deliverables, and ensure a successful project kickstart to align all stakeholders from the start.

Learn how to create a solid project plan, accurately estimate time and resources, and select the right communication tools to ensure smooth project execution.

Focus on leading effective meetings, writing clear status reports, and managing project costs through budgeting, tracking, and reporting to keep the project on track.

Explore how to seek client feedback, finalize deliverables, and successfully close a project, ensuring all objectives are met and stakeholders are satisfied.

Estimating Time Accurately

What Is Time Estimation?

1. Which time estimation technique involves estimating the time for each individual task and then summing them up to get the total project time?

2. Why is it important to involve your project team in the time estimation process?

Estimating Time Accurately

What Is Time Estimation?

1. Which time estimation technique involves estimating the time for each individual task and then summing them up to get the total project time?

2. Why is it important to involve your project team in the time estimation process?