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?

Adquira as habilidades essenciais necessárias para gerenciar projetos do início ao fim. Aprenda a definir requisitos e entregáveis do projeto durante a fase de iniciação, criar um plano de projeto e estimar o tempo com precisão na fase de planejamento, conduzir reuniões, redigir relatórios de status e controlar custos durante a execução, além de buscar o feedback do cliente no encerramento do projeto. Ao final, você estará apto a gerenciar projetos de forma eficaz e evitar erros comuns.

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?