What is a sprint in Agile PM?

What is a sprint in Agile PM? In Agile project management, a sprint is a brief, fixed-duration timebox during which a Scrum team completes specified work. Sprints are essential to Scrum and Agile practices, helping teams deliver higher quality software and experience fewer challenges when executed effectively.

Last edited on: 02 Jun 2026

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