Sprint Backlog Template
Plan and track the specific tasks for your current sprint.
Excel (.xlsx)
What is a Sprint Backlog?
The Sprint Backlog is the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering the product Increment and realizing the Sprint Goal. It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Development Team plans to accomplish during the Sprint.
Key Components of this Template
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Selected Product Backlog Items -
Task Breakdown for Each Item -
Daily Effort Remaining (Burndown) -
Task Status and Assignee
How to Use the Template
During Sprint Planning, select items from the Product Backlog and break them down into actionable tasks. Estimate the effort for each task and track progress daily. Use the burndown chart to visualize the team’s progress towards the Sprint Goal.
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Ready to Use
Pre-formatted with essential columns and formulas. Just fill in your project data.
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Unlock and edit any part of the template to fit your specific project needs.
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Exclusively created for PM Study Guide with professional branding and structure.
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Prepare by: Parag Pal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sprint backlog template used for?
A sprint backlog template gives project managers a ready-made, pre-formatted structure to capture and track the sprint backlog without building a spreadsheet from scratch. It standardises the format across projects and saves setup time.
Is this sprint backlog template free to download?
Yes. You can download this sprint backlog template for free from PM Study Guide. It is provided in Excel format and is fully editable so you can adapt the columns and formulas to your own project.
Can I edit the sprint backlog template in Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. The template is supplied as an Excel (.xlsx) file, which opens directly in Microsoft Excel and can also be imported into Google Sheets. Every field, column, and formula can be customised.
