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Writing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria

A silent walkthrough of how to write clear user stories with testable acceptance criteria, using INVEST and the Given-When-Then format.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. A silent walkthrough of how to write clear user stories with testable acceptance criteria, using INVEST and the Given-When-Then format. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

This silent video shows how to write user stories that developers can build and testers can verify. You will learn the classic story template, the INVEST checklist, and how to write acceptance criteria in Given-When-Then form. A worked, illustrative ERP example shows a weak story becoming a strong one. It also covers splitting large stories, the difference between acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done, and common mistakes. Ideal for business analysts, product owners and functional consultants on agile or hybrid projects.

What you'll learn

  • The story template
  • Check stories with INVEST
  • Weak vs strong story
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Given-When-Then format
  • Illustrative example
  • Good criteria are
  • Split large stories by
  • Criteria vs Definition of Done
  • Common mistakes
  • Key takeaway

Who it's for

Business analysts, product owners and consultants who capture, model and manage requirements.

Go deeper

Pair this lesson with the related free e-books and templates in the resource library, and read the latest practical articles on the blog.

Let's connect

I'm Pranshu Shubham, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Solution Architect and PMP-certified program lead with 8+ years of ERP and AI transformation across the USA, Europe and APAC. I created this resource from real project experience, and I'd love to hear how you use it.