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Enhance your agile skills with this Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP® Training
Gain an understanding of the Agile Principles and Mindset PMI-ACP® Official Course
This course includes all the materials needed to prepare you for the PMI-ACP® exam

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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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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.

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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"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

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