PMI-ACP® Certification Training Overview

Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ® Training Course Outline

Domain 1: Agile Principles and Mindset

  • Agile Definition
  • Agile Manifesto Values
  • Agile Principles
  • Agile Framework and Terminology
  • Agile Methods and Approaches
  • Scrum
  • Extreme Programming (XP)
  • Agile Methods and Approaches Features Driven Development
  • Feature Driven Development Framework
  • Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
  • DSDM – Atern Principles
  • DSDM Framework
  • Kanban
  • SAFe® Agile
  • Lean Software Development
  • Various Agile Technical Approaches for Code Development

Domain 2: Value-Driven Delivery

  • ROI, NPV, IRR
  • Value-based Decomposition and Prioritization
  • Agile Project Chartering
  • Customer-Valued Prioritization
  • Prioritization Schemes
  • Relative Prioritization/Ranking
  • Agile Contracting Methods
  • Incremental Delivery
  • Review and Feedback Techniques
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Minimal Marketable Features (MMF) and Minimal Viable Product (MVP)

Domain 3: Stakeholder Engagement

  • Stakeholder Management Overview
  • Assessing and Incorporating Community and Stakeholder Values
  • Communication Management
  • Agile Tooling - For Promoting Communication
  • Information Radiators
  • Social Media Communication
  • Participatory Decision Making and Decision Models
  • Active Listening
  • Facilitation Methods
  • Workshops
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies

Domain 4: Team Performance

  • Agile Leadership Practices
  • Adaptive Leadership and Servant Leadership
  • Building Agile Teams – Team Formation
  • Building Empowered Teams and High-Performance Teams
  • Team Formation Stages – Tuckman Model
  • Coaching and Mentoring within a Team
  • Motivational Theory:
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Herzberg’s Hygiene Theory
  • Team Participation Techniques
  • Brainstorming Techniques
  • Agile Innovation Games for Team Collaboration
  • Team Space: Co-Located Teams and Distributed Teams
  • Osmotic Communications
  • Two-Way Communication
  • Daily Stand-Up Meeting/Daily Scrum
  • Sprint Review

Domain 5: Adaptive Planning

  • Planning in Agile
  • Levels of Agile Planning
  • Agile Planning Artefacts and Meetings
  • Agile Planning Artefact - Product Roadmap
  • Agile Planning Artefact – Personas
  • Creating a Persona
  • Agile Planning Artefact – Wireframes
  • Requirement Hierarchy
  • Agile Planning Terms
  • Agile Planning Terms – User Stories
  • Agile Planning Terms – Timeboxing
  • Agile Planning Terms - Story Maps
  • Release Planning
  • Iteration Planning
  • Monitoring in Agile
  • Retrospective
  • Burn Down and Burn Up Charts
  • Continuous Development Techniques: Task and Kanban Boards
  • Continuous Development Techniques: WIP Limits
  • WIP Limits
  • Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD)
  • Little’s Law
  • Theory of Constraints
  • Adapting to Agile
  • Adapting in Agile: Process Tailoring
  • Shu Ha Ri Model
  • Agile Sizing and Estimation
  • Agile Metrics – Story Points
  • Agile Metrics – Velocity
  • Agile Metrics – Cycle Time
  • Relative Sizing/Estimation
  • Wide Band Delphi
  • Planning Poker
  • Affinity Estimation
  • Time, Budget, and Cost Estimation

Domain 6: Problem Detection and Resolution

  • Risk Management
  • Core Risk Types
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Adjusted Backlog
  • Risk-Based Charts and Risk-Based Spikes
  • Frequent Validation and Verification
  • Test Driven Development
  • Acceptance Test Driven Development
  • Continuous Integration
  • Agile Failure Modes
  • Whys Technique
  • Fishbone Diagram Analysis

Domain 7: Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People)

  • Agile Practices for Continuous Improvement
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Self-Assessment
  • KAIZEN
  • DMAIC
  • Testing – Exploratory and Usability
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • PMI® Code of Ethics

 

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Who should attend this PMI-ACP® Certification Training?

This PMI-ACP® Certification Training in the United States is intended for anyone who is interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices. This training course is beneficial for these professionals:

  • Project Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Program Managers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Business Project Managers
  • Project Management Specialists
  • Project Consultants

Prerequisites of the PMI-ACP® Certification Training

To attend this PMI-ACP® Certification, delegates must have a secondary degree and prior experience in Agile Principles, Project Management would be beneficial for delegates.

Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ® Certification Overview

The Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification in the United States stands as a hallmark in Agile Project Management. This certification has gained paramount importance with the industry's shift towards agile methodologies. It equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Agile Principles, practices, and tools, enhancing their ability to lead projects efficiently in dynamic environments.

Proficiency in PMI-ACP in the United States is crucial as organizations increasingly adopt agile methodologies. Professionals in project management, such as project managers, team leaders, Scrum Masters, and product owners, benefit significantly from mastering this certification. Agile proficiency ensures adaptability, better project outcomes, and improved stakeholder satisfaction in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

This 3-day PMP Training in the United States is designed to provide delegates with a condensed yet comprehensive understanding of agile methodologies. Participants will gain insights into agile frameworks, principles, and tools, enabling them to navigate complex project scenarios effectively. Through interactive sessions and practical examples, delegates will develop the skills to lead agile projects successfully.

Course Objectives:

  • To comprehend the core concepts and principles of agile methodologies
  • To explore various agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP
  • To understand how to apply agile tools and techniques in project management
  • To analyze real-world scenarios and apply agile practices for optimal project outcomes
  • To hone leadership skills to manage agile teams efficiently
  • To prepare candidates for the PMI-ACP certification exam
  • To foster an understanding of risk management and adaptability within agile environments
  • To emphasize the importance of continuous improvement and value-driven delivery

After completing this PMP Course in the United States, delegates will gain a validated understanding of Agile methodologies. They are equipped to apply Agile practices effectively in their project management endeavors, fostering adaptability and resilience within their teams.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo and PMI-ACP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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What is included in this PMI-ACP® Certification Training?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • PMI-ACP® Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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