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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

The PMI-ACP^® spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD). It will increase your versatility, wherever your projects may take you.

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                                60 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES3065
                            
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                                3 Months
                            
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Overview

Objective

Outline

Intro to the PMI-ACP
1. Terminology and exam content outline review
2. Knowledge and skills area overview
3. The Agile Manifesto
4. Empirical Process Control
Domain I: Agile Principles and Mindset
1. Overview of Agile Methodologies
2. Scrum
3. Extreme Programming
4. Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
5. Lean Product/Software Development
6. Kanban
7. Feature Driven Development (FDD)
8. Crystal Methods
9. Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
10. Developing a Successful Mindset
Domain II: Value Driven Delivery
1. ROI and Benefit Measurement Methods
2. Earned Value
3. Key Performance Indicators
4. The Gulf of Misunderstanding
5. Dot Voting or Multi-Voting
6. MoSCoW
7. Monopoly Money
8. 100-Points
9. Kano Analysis
10. Customized Procurement
Domain III: Stakeholder Engagement
1. Charters and Agile Projects
2. Techniques of Pre-Project Engagement
3. The Definition of Done
4. Agile Knowledge Sharing and Communication
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Conflict Resolution
7. Adaptive Leadership
Domain IV: Team Performance
1. Tuckman's Ladder
2. Shu-Ha-Ri and Skill Mastery
3. Dreyfus Model:5 stages of skill acquisition
4. Collaborative Working Environments
5. Osmotic Communication
6. Team and Individual Coaching
7. Velocity tracking
8. Burn Down and Burn Up Charts
Domain V: Adaptive Planning
1. Iteration Zero
2. Analyzing Based on Business Value
3. Timeboxing
4. Epics, Features and User Stories
5. Story Mapping
6. Relative Sizing
7. Planning Poker
8. Sprint Calculations
9. Iterations and Spikes
10. Initial Velocity Planning
Domain VI: Problem Detection and Resolution
1. The Cost of Changes
2. Refactoring
3. Lead, Cycle Time and WIP
4. Determining Defects
5. Common and Special Causes
6. Risk Adjusted backlog
7. Risk Burndown Charts
Domain VII: Continuous Improvement
1. Process Tailoring
2. Cycle Time and Value Streams
3. Value Stream Mapping
4. Total Cycle Time and Process Efficiency
5. Continuous Product Improvement
6. Intraspectives and Retrospectives

Requirements

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for the course. To sit for the PMI-ACP Exam the prerequisites are:

Secondary degree
21 contact hours of training in agile practices
12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years

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FAQs

Does this course prepare for a certification?

This course will help prepare you to sit for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ®.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

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Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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