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Agile Certified Practitioner

Agile Project Management

The Agile Certified Practitioner course is designed for professionals interested in managing knowledge-based projects. Participants will learn how to apply Agile methods and principles in practical project environments.

Additionally, the course introduces approaches for managing projects in dynamic and changing conditions. Furthermore, participants will develop a stronger understanding of Agile practices and their application to knowledge-based project management.

Overview

Program Overview

The Agile Certified Practitioner Training Program is designed to help professionals manage knowledge-based projects using Agile methods. Participants will explore core Agile principles and practical approaches for managing projects in dynamic environments. Additionally, the program focuses on applying Agile practices to improve collaboration, flexibility, and project performance. Through practical learning, participants will develop the skills needed to manage changing requirements and deliver project outcomes effectively.

Target Audience

Target Audience

This Agile Certified Practitioner Training Program is suitable for:

  • Project Managers – Professionals managing knowledge-based projects and seeking to apply Agile methods.
  • Team Leaders – Individuals responsible for guiding teams through Agile project environments.
  • Project Team Members – Professionals involved in planning, executing, and delivering project activities.
  • Business Analysts – Specialists who need to manage changing requirements and stakeholder needs.
  • Professionals Seeking Agile Skills – Individuals looking to develop practical knowledge of Agile principles and project management.

Pre-requisites

Prerequisite

  • Project Management Experience – Applicants should have experience in project management. A current PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification can satisfy this requirement; however, neither certification is required to apply for the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner).

Exam Info

Exam Information 

Exam Name Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
Exam Type Multiple-choice Questions
Total Questions 120 Questions
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Exam Type Computer based exam
COURSE SYLLABUS

Agile Principles and Mindset

Agile Principles, Values, and Methodologies

  • Core Principles of Agile Project Management
  • The Agile Manifesto: Four Core Values
  • Traditional vs. Agile Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
    • Scrum
    • Extreme Programming (XP)
    • Lean Product Development
    • Kanban
  • Agile Leadership

Value-driven Delivery

Value Assessment, Prioritization, and Agile Delivery

  • Assessing Value
  • Prioritization Techniques
    • MoSCoW
    • Monopoly Money
    • Dot Voting
    • Kano Analysis
  • Minimal Viable Product (MVP)
  • Agile Contracting
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Stakeholders Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Communication

  • Principles of Stakeholder Engagement
  • Agile Modeling
  • Wireframes
  • Personas
  • Collaborative Communication
  • Critical Interpersonal Skills

Team Performance

  • Agile team roles 
  • Building and maintaining high-performance teams 
  • Models of team development 
  • Training, coaching, and mentoring 
  • Creating collaborative workspaces 
  • Distributed teams 
  • Tracking team performance 

Adaptive Planning

  • Progressive elaboration 
  • Value-based decomposition 
  • User story (product) backlog 
  • Sizing tools for high-level planning (affinity estimating, t-shirt sizing) 
  • Story maps 
  • Product roadmaps 
  • Release and iteration planning 

Problem Detection and Resolution

  • Understanding problems 
  • Cycle time, WIP, and throughput 
  • Managing threats and issues 

Continuous Improvement

  • Process tailoring 
  • Value stream mapping 
  • Retrospectives 

Benefits

  • Improved Project Outcomes: Agile methodologies focus on iterative progress, flexibility, and collaboration, leading to higher quality products and services.
  • Enhanced Team Collaboration: Agile practices encourage better communication and collaboration within teams, fostering a more cohesive and efficient working environment.
  • Faster Time-to-Market: Agile practices enable faster delivery of products and services by breaking down projects into manageable increments.
  • Adaptability to Change: Agile teams are better equipped to adapt to changing project requirements and market conditions, ensuring the organization can remain competitive and responsive.
  • Risk Management: Regular reviews and continuous feedback loops help identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.

Schedule & Fee

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